Let’s Talk: Sisters of Mercy offer words of hope
University of Detrot Mercy’s Office of Mission Integration is offering words of hope and healing to staff, faculty and students during this challenging time. As …
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Ibrahim helps discover new species of flying reptile from 100 million years ago
An international team of paleontologists, including University of Detroit Mercy’s Nizar Ibrahim, has described a new species of flying reptile (pterosaur), which flew over North …
Biology student earns prestigious Goldwater Scholarship
Sara Abdulelah, a junior Biology student in Detroit Mercy’s College of Engineering & Science, has been named a 2020 Goldwater Scholar. Abdulelah is one of …
Snapshots of a Pandemic
We may be in the middle of a pandemic, but life goes on. Detroit Mercy’s Marketing & Communications Team is collecting stories of the many …
Let’s Talk: On being a neighbor in hard times
Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos, special assistant to the president on Mission Integration at Detroit Mercy is doing her part to help the University community find comfort during …
Detroit Mercy student talks about Class of 2020 in NYT
Detroit Mercy student and men’s soccer player Martin Lang, Jr. is featured in The New York Times on the uphill battle facing the Class of 2020: …
COVID-19 Student Emergency Fund supports students in need
Detroit Mercy has created the COVID-19 Student Emergency Fund, a crowdfunding effort that provides emergency funding to students impacted by the coronavirus. This fund will …
Service brings deeper meaning to students’ classroom experiences at Detroit Mercy
Service learning is an integral part of many disciplines at the University of Detroit Mercy. During the 2018-19 academic year, students at Detroit Mercy Law …
Nurse Anesthesia program No. 10 in U.S.
Detroit Mercy’s Nurse Anesthesia program achieved a top 10 rank among the nation’s best programs, according to the 2021 edition of U.S. News & World …
Grants aid students and community work
Recent charitable grants totaling more than half a million dollars will support scholarships, programs, faculty research and community outreach at Detroit Mercy. The two largest …
Detroit Mercy COVID-19 update: Stay Home, Stay Safe Executive Order
On Monday, March 23, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a Stay Home, Stay Safe Executive Order for the State of Michigan for the next three weeks. …
Discovery shows community of flying reptiles inhabited the Sahara 100 million years ago
University of Detroit Mercy’s Nizar Ibrahim was part of an international team of scientists, led by Baylor University’s Megan Jacobs and including researchers from England …
MBA program ranked No. 22 in nation for Management
Detroit Mercy’s MBA program ranked No. 22 in the nation for Management and achieved a top 25 rank among the nation’s best Management programs according …
Let’s Talk: Moving toward a new way of working
Assistant to the President for Mission Integration Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos is organizing a series of reflections from students, faculty and staff during the coronavirus crisis. The …
Let’s Talk: A sermon for trying times
Today, the Detroit Jesuits of the Midwest Province live-streamed Mass from the chapel at Lansing-Reilly on the McNichols Campus for the faithful who are not …
Detroit Jesuits turn to social media to offer comfort
The Detroit Jesuits have created an online source to provide comfort and religious connection through social media during the COVID-19 outbreak. The theme is “Pray. …
Let’s Talk: Reflecting from a social distance
Assistant to the President for Mission Integration Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos is organizing a series of reflections from students, faculty and staff during the coronavirus crisis. The …
Coping with emotional responses during COVID-19
During times of uncertainty such as the COVID-19 pandemic, it is healthy to have an emotional reaction. Sudden changes in our lives can be overwhelming …
Detroit Mercy COVID-19 development: Pass/fail grades
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives. Detroit Mercy understands the sense of difference, dislocation and loss many of our students feel right now and …
Commencement ceremonies postponed
In accordance with the Center for Disease Control’s COVID-19 guideline that gatherings of more than 50 people should not be held over the next eight …
Detroit Mercy coronavirus update
Please note: Campus Connection stories posted prior to March 13 may be inaccurate due to COVID-19 updates. See the University health advisory page for the latest …
Seniors: Are you ready for commencement?
Detroit Mercy Grad Salute launches on Thursday, March 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Student Union Fountain Lounge with a plethora of …
Detroit Mercy Master of Community Development open house set for March 28
UPDATE – The MCD Open House has moved online. Join the open house on Saturday, March 28 at 1 p.m. on Zoom. The event will include an …
Spring Career & Networking Fair, March 19
The Center for Career & Professional Development will host the annual Spring Career & Networking Fair on Thursday, March 19 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. …
Food for Thought: Perspectives on the University’s Mission
Detroit Mercy faculty, students, staff and administrators are invited to spend an evening of pizza, camaraderie and conversation with Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos, assistant to the president …
CBA celebrates Alumni Week
The College of Business Administration will celebrate its Alumni Week Keynote Event on Tuesday, March 17 from noon to 2 p.m. in the Student Union …
Guidance and information regarding novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
As the global situation surrounding COVID-19 (coronavirus) continues to evolve, University of Detroit Mercy is proactively monitoring the outbreak and prioritizing the health and safety of …
Annual food festival features a taste of diversity
Detroit Mercy Campus Kitchen will host a Food Festival, focused on food insecurity in different parts of globe, on Wednesday, March 11 from noon to …
University Ministry internship available
The 2020-2021 University Ministry Internship program is now open for application to all Detroit Mercy students. This is a formation program to accompany students on …
Michelle Obama to host When We All Vote Kick-Off Rally at Calihan Hall, March 27
Event Cancellation Notice Out of an abundance of caution for the health and safety of attendees and individuals traveling to Detroit, the When We All …
2019 Economic & Community Impact Report and Fast Facts
The latest editions of Detroit Mercy’s Economic & Community Impact Report and Fast Facts are now available at the following links: 2019 Detroit Mercy Economic & …
MarCom Reminder: Stay on brand
The Marketing & Communications Department (MarCom) would like to remind the Detroit Mercy community about the importance of brand consistency with regard to marketing and …
Alumna feeds her passion by growing crops, jobs in Africa
Yolanda Grandison ’04, ’06 is a woman of many interests. After earning a biology degree elsewhere, she came to Detroit Mercy to earn a master’s …
McNichols Renovation Project focuses on efficiency, sustainability and state-of-the-art facilities
University of Detroit Mercy announces its first major investment following the close of its most successful fundraising campaign ever, which raised nearly $115 million. This …
Detroit Mercy ranks among top 15% of U.S. universities for career earnings
The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) November 2019 report A First Try at ROI: Ranking 4,500 Colleges shows that 40 years …
Dental students providing free dental care for local community
Students from University of Detroit Mercy’s School of Dentistry will be serving even more members of the community free of charge thanks to a grant …
Health professions conference focuses on collaboration, application and innovation
Detroit Mercy will partner with Henry Ford Health System to host a conference titled “The Future of Healthcare: Application, Collaboration and Innovation” on April 7. …
Update from CHP & MSON: FNP deadline extended
The College of Health Professions & McAuley School of Nursing will extend the application deadline for the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program to March 31. …
Day of Giving, Feb. 18
Detroit Mercy Alumni Relations and the Student Alumni Association encourage all students to come out for Day of Giving on Tuesday, Feb. 18 on the …
Employee Appreciation Night at Calihan Hall, Feb. 21
Detroit Mercy Titan Athletics recognizes all faculty, staff and administrators on Friday, Feb. 21 in conjunction with the men’s basketball game against Green Bay at …
History Journey to India information session, Feb. 20
Would you like to see India with your own eyes? In conjunction with a journey to Mumbai, Chennai, Calcutta and Delhi, students can earn three …
University recognized as Military Friendly School
Detroit Mercy earned an additional honor Feb. 11 with the release of the 2020-21 Military Friendly list of schools that serve veterans and military personnel. …
Theatre students earn recognition at major regional festival
A trip to Wisconsin in early January introduced three Detroit Mercy students to the wide world of theatrical arts and performing on a regional stage, …
CLASA hosts activist for peace, Feb. 12
Kathy Kelly, co-founder of Voices for Creative Nonviolence, will discuss her work as an activist for peace at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12 in Room …
2020 #MakeMercyReal Video Contest
The Sisters of Mercy are calling all Detroit Mercy students to use video to tell a compelling story of how people in their communities “make …
National Alliance on Mental Illness presentation, Feb. 13
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) presents the mental health experience, “In Our Own Voice,” on Thursday, Feb. 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. …
Alumni Achievement Spirit Awards honorees announced
The 2020 University of Detroit Mercy Alumni Achievement Spirit Awards will recognize seven alumni with outstanding achievements and leadership in their work, and devotion to …
Valedictorian and Graduate Honors Society process
While the tradition of Detroit Mercy valedictorians calls for academic excellence, a minimum of 3.70 GPA, as well as instructional involvement, the role additionally calls …
Friendship, connections and support at the women’s prayer group
University of Detroit Mercy hosts women’s prayer group from noon to 1 p.m. in Room 208 of the Student Union on the following dates: Monday, …
Detroit Mercy and Rocket Mortgage Classic 2020
The Rocket Mortgage Classic returns to Detroit Golf Club, May 25-31. The tournament will feature many of the world’s top players competing over four days …