Marathon gaming raises funds to help sick children
For Timmy Nelson ’11, playing video games for 24 consecutive hours is all about positively impacting sick and injured children in southeast Michigan. Nelson is …
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University breaks ground on McNichols Campus Renovation Project
Community leaders, members of the Detroit Mercy community and news media joined President Antoine M. Garibaldi on Monday, Nov. 16, for the official groundbreaking celebration …
Titans Together: COVID-19 data update, Nov. 15
University of Detroit Mercy is posting current and cumulative cases of COVID-19 on the Titans Together page. These figures will be updated weekly and each …
Virtual commencement videos celebrate Titan Class of 2020
University of Detroit Mercy honored the Fall 2019 and Winter and Summer 2020 graduates with three virtual commencement ceremonies, Nov. 15. Watch the ceremonies below …
Empathetic and service-oriented hearts apply for the San Damiano Award
Detroit Mercy students are encouraged to apply for the Franciscan Mission Service San Damiano Servant Leadership Award by Friday, Jan. 22. When St. Francis prayed …
Unveiling Religious Life initiative offers support
Could you be called to religious life as a sister, brother or priest? Want to learn more about what religious life is like today? Unveiling …
College of Engineering & Science highlights student research during annual symposium
University of Detroit Mercy’s College of Engineering & Science will highlight research performed by undergraduate and graduate students during its eighth annual symposium, Nov. 19 …
University observes International Education Week with virtual programming
University of Detroit Mercy is observing International Education Week by hosting several virtual events Nov. 16-19. The week starts with a public webinar remembering the …
From volunteer to COO of the Michigan Red Cross
Jeffry Bauer ’80 originally took a class with the American Red Cross to get a tenant to stop pestering him. That led to volunteering with …
Davis earns pair of preseason honors
University of Detroit Mercy men’s basketball student-athlete Antoine Davis has earned several preseason honors ahead of the 2020-21 season. The junior guard was named to …
Student Union renovation groundbreaking, Nov. 16
Detroit Mercy will host the groundbreaking for the Student Union Renovation Project on Monday, Nov. 16, at 10 a.m on Zoom. The short program will …
2020-21 Mission Micro Grant awards are in
The Mission Micro Grant Evaluation Committee and Assistant to the President for Mission Integration Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos have announced the 2020-21 Mission Micro Grant Awards. Now …
Titans Together: COVID-19 data update, Nov. 6
University of Detroit Mercy is posting current and cumulative cases of COVID-19 on the Titans Together page. These figures will be updated weekly and each …
Grit is Greatness: Student Organization Semester Capstone
Traditionally the Student Life Office invites students to participate in the Student Leadership & Service Conference at the beginning of the semester. This year, COVID-19 …
Detroit Mercy Dental Dean’s High 5 – November edition
The latest issue of the Dean’s High 5 from Detroit Mercy Dental’s newsletter, Impressions, is now available online. This edition’s headlines include: ADEA /FEMA donates KN95 masks …
COVID-19 research project pinpoints operational impact of virus on hospitals and public health agencies
Project offers picture of potential national impact of disease on hospital operations and points to critical need to follow all CDC guidelines Unless the public …
Soroptimist award applications due for eligible students
Each year, Soroptimist offers educational awards to women enrolled in programs beyond high school. All eligible Detroit Mercy students are encouraged to apply for the …
International students webinar: Exploring Detroit
The American Language and Culture Program (ALCP) in the International Services Office serves students who want to develop their English language and cultural skills in …
Destination Detroit: Titans prove to be outstanding NCAA host
For University of Detroit Mercy, receiving a phone call from the NCAA to be the host of a national tournament or championship has become a …
Titans Together: COVID-19 data update, Oct. 30
University of Detroit Mercy is posting current and cumulative cases of COVID-19 on the Titans Together page. These figures will be updated weekly and each …
Titans announce fan policy for basketball seasons
For health and safety of all student-athletes, coaches, staff and patrons of Calihan Hall, Detroit Mercy Athletics has announced that fans will not be able …
2020 Commitment to Excellence Awards nominations are open
Nominations for the 2020 Commitment to Excellence Awards will be accepted until midnight on Tuesday, Nov. 10. All full-time, non-exempt staff and administrative exempt employees …
Campus Kitchen hosts pumpkin compost drive
Every year after Halloween, more than 1 billion pounds of pumpkins end up in United States landfills. On Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to …
Everyone at Safety Street 2020 had a gourd time
Thank you to all Detroit Mercy student organizations, departments and employees who supported this extra-safe and rain-soaked Safety Street! Curbside and contactless, volunteers distributed more …
Titans Together reminder: Mask Up
There has been a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases throughout the country as well as the Detroit area. University of Detroit Mercy has been fortunate …
Save the virtual date: Employee Christmas Party
University of Detroit Mercy will host a virtual Employee Christmas Party & Colleague Recognition celebration on Friday, Dec. 11 from 3 to 4 p.m. on …
New STEM scholarship offers full undergraduate tuition
The Science and Engineering Equity Development (SEED) scholarship program supports the success of academically talented students with demonstrated financial need in the fields of computer …
Titans Together: COVID-19 data update, Oct. 23
University of Detroit Mercy is posting current and cumulative cases of COVID-19 on the Titans Together page. These figures will be updated weekly and each …
Election 2020 voter registration and resources available
In the spirit of our diverse faith community, University of Detroit Mercy recognizes that civic engagement is an important value for all and that voting …
Racial and Cultural Barriers to Mental Health: A discussion on relevant issues
Detroit Mercy will host the town hall, “Racial and Cultural Barriers to Mental Health: A discussion on relevant issues,” on Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 7 …
Intramurals are heating up this fall
All students and employees are welcome to participate in our upcoming intramurals. Sign up at imleagues.com/udmercy or on Detroit Mercy Live. Contact Matt Higley at higleyml@udmercy.edu for …
Winter intersession, academic advising, class schedules and registration
The University will offer six online undergraduate courses in a Winter intersession, Tuesday, Jan. 5 to Friday, Jan. 15, before the Winter 2021 semester begins …
Fall Festival photos online
Students safely enjoyed outdoor bubble soccer, painting, laser tag, giveaways and live music at this year’s Fall Festival. All areas followed CDC-approved sanitation protocols, social …
University receives $1.6 million Department of Education grant
University of Detroit Mercy recently received a $1.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education (DoE) Office of Postsecondary Education. This five-year competitive grant …
Titans Together: COVID-19 data update, Oct. 16
University of Detroit Mercy is posting current and cumulative cases of COVID-19 on the Titans Together page. These figures will be updated weekly and each …
Michigan student virtual GOTV rally and town hall
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel invite students to a nonpartisan, virtual town hall and rally on Tuesday, Oct. 20 …
Environmental conservation and community webinars
In lieu of this year’s Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit conference, GLBD will present four Zoom webinar sessions focusing on issues related to environmental conservation and …
Meet the Detroit Mercy Class of 2024
The fall semester at University of Detroit Mercy is in full swing, so what better time to check in with some of our freshmen students …
The Hive now serves Detroit Mercy employees
Aware of the challenging situation that many in our community continue to face, The Hive is now expanding food distribution services to University employees, including …
Detroit Mercy Dental Dean’s High 5 – October edition
The latest issue of the Dean’s High 5 from Detroit Mercy Dental’s newsletter, Impressions, is now available online. This edition’s headlines include: University announces a new campus …
PA students celebrate National PA Week
Detroit Mercy PA students virtually visited NBC’s “Today” show to celebrate National PA Week, Oct. 6-12, which recognizes the physician assistant profession and its contributions …
Theatre student brings puppets to life in Halloween show
Elise Pannemann dreams of taking her passion for performing to Hollywood and, one day, acting in films. But for now, the third-year Theatre student is …
Mass for Commerce: A morning of inspiration
Leadership styles change, but the principle of stewardship and serving others are timeless. Join the Southeast Michigan business and professional community and celebrate the Eucharist …
History professor helps state honor Michigan’s Underground Railroad history
After a proclamation by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, September in Michigan has been officially designated Underground Railroad Month, and Detroit Mercy Professor of History Roy …
Creative Academic Writing workshop for students
The Writing Center (TWC) will present “Creative Academic Writing,” a workshop for students on Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. on Zoom. Students …
Detroit Mercy to honor graduates at virtual commencement exercises, Nov. 15
University of Detroit Mercy will honor fall 2019 and winter and summer 2020 graduates at three virtual commencement ceremonies on Sunday, Nov. 15. The McNichols …
School Psychology program earns important designation
University of Detroit Mercy’s Specialist in School Psychology program earned an important designation – Verified Course Sequence (VCS) – from the Association for Behavior Analysis …
Titans Together: COVID-19 data update, Oct. 9
University of Detroit Mercy is posting current and cumulative cases of COVID-19 on the Titans Together page. These figures will be updated weekly and each …
Voter registration information and helpful resources
As a reminder, after Oct. 19, you must register to vote in person and can do this through Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Also, …
Safety Street Curbside needs candy donations
Detroit Mercy’s annual Safety Street may look different this year, but with 31 years of tradition, everyone deserves a safe and happy Halloween! Pounds of …