McNichols Campus Commencement adds second ceremony for 2019
Due to increase in enrollment and the number of students participating in the annual commencement ceremony, the McNichols Campus Commencement on Saturday, May 11 will …
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Detroit Mercy vs. OU donor challenge results
The good news: More than 900 people made donations to University of Detroit Mercy from Feb. 11-15 as part of the fourth annual Donor Challenge …
Detroit Mercy education, opportunities lay groundwork for MCD alumna’s career with the city
As a student in Detroit Mercy’s Master of Community Development program, Annie Mendoza ’14, ’16 knew she wanted to put her degree to use benefitting …
CBA alumni week discussion on social media and A.I.
The College of Business Administration will host Vectorform Founder & CEO Jason Vazzano ’00 as the keynote speaker for CBA Alumni week on Thursday, March …
Get your pączki before they’re gone! – Feb. 28
University Ministry will sell an assortment of delicious pączki in front of the University Ministry Office and in the McNichols Campus Library on Thursday, Feb. …
President Garibaldi shares annual lunch with freshmen
Each February, Detroit Mercy President Antoine M. Garibaldi hosts a luncheon with approximately 15 to 20 freshmen as a way to find out why students …
ASCE chapter dominates at Engineering Jeopardy three years in a row
A team of students in the University’s chapter of American Society of Civil Engineers won Engineering Jeopardy for the third year in a row at …
Detroit Mercy Law to host symposium honoring 1859 Frederick Douglass-John Brown meeting in Detroit
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law will host “Detroit’s Abolitionist Moment: 160 Years of Fighting for Justice,” a symposium celebrating the historic March 12, 1859 meeting …
Estate gift endows Arnold Jarboe Chair of Business Administration
Detroit Mercy recently received a $6.1 million estate gift to endow a new chair in the College of Business Administration. This is the largest single …
MarCom not-so-gentle reminder: Use of UDM
University of Detroit Mercy moved away from calling itself UDM more than two years ago. Are there bulletin boards or printed material lying around that …
CLASA hosts three discussions on Jainism, Rabindranath Tagore and social justice in India
The Carney Latin American Solidarity Archive and Students for Justice in Palestine sponsors three discussions featuring Visva-Bharati University Professor and Chair of Philosophy and Religious …
Volunteers needed for Honors Convocation
Dean of Students Monica Williams is looking for faculty, staff and students to volunteer for Honors Convocation ceremonies and liturgical service on Sunday, March 24. …
Glow Skate “highlights,” get it?
University Recreation sponsored its annual glow skating adventure at John Lindell Ice Arena in Royal Oak and Titans sharpened their blades for an evening of …
“Raise the Dough” with Campus Kitchen
Detroit Mercy Campus Kitchen needs your help to “raise more dough” than other Campus Kitchens across the country in this national fundraising competition. Proceeds help …
Colleague Development Days plenary session submission now open
Colleague Development Days is looking for faculty, staff and administrators to present at the ninth annual Fall Colleague Development Days on Tuesday, Aug. 20 and …
Social Work Department sponsors “Digital Blackout & Just Walk” tournament, March 14
In honor of Social Work Month, the Department of Social Work will host the third annual “Digital Blackout & Just Walk” tournament on Thursday, March …
Happy Valentine’s Day, Titans!
Rose are red Violets are blue Writing poems is hard Go Titans! Detroit Mercy students and employees shared some smiles and positivity on Instagram leading …
Day of Giving highlights time, talent and treasure
Detroit Mercy celebrated its annual Day of Giving, Feb. 13, with a smashing turnout of students. Day of Giving educates our Titans on the importance …
Detroit Mercy mourns passing of Trustee David Williams II
Board of Trustee member David Williams II passed away suddenly on Friday, Feb. 8. Williams was a two-time alumnus. He graduated in 1979 with an …
University Ministry Service Immersion Trips help students make a difference for others
University of Detroit Mercy students are currently preparing to help global communities through the institution’s annual University Ministry Service Immersion Trips. But to get there, …
Crowdfunding initiatives highlight important needs
Detroit Mercy is launching a series of crowdfunding initiatives through the Office of Annual Giving that will impact the success of students as they work …
Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night with Detroit Mercy Titans, Feb. 28
Detroit Mercy Titan Athletics wants to recognize the University community for its dedication to improving the lives of our student-athletes. Detroit Mercy employees are invited …
Help Detroit Mercy beat Oakland during Donor Challenge, Feb 11-15
University of Detroit Mercy will once again face off against Oakland University for the Detroit Mercy vs. OU Donor Challenge, which takes place Feb. 11-15. …
Students earn national, international honors
Four Detroit Mercy students received well-earned attention for their recent work. Detroit Mercy student Cameron Johns recently received the American Chemical Society Leadership Institute Award …
Fortune favors Titans – Celebrate Chinese New Year!
Happy Lunar New Year, Titans! Wishing you all health, wealth and luck during the Year of the Pig! 🧧🏮🐖 The Chinese Students and Scholars Association …
Education professor to deliver Ignatian perspective at Jesuit alumni luncheon
The Jesuit Alumni and Friends of Detroit will host Associate Professor of Education Isaiah “Ike” McKinnon at a winter luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 13 from …
Students and employees: Discover how you can make an impact abroad, Feb. 18
Institute of International Education Outreach and Recruitment Specialist Peter Raucci will host two workshops, one for students and one for employees, on Monday, Feb. 18 …
Get your resumes ready: Engineering & Science Career & Co-op Fair, Feb. 14
The College of Engineering & Science will host its winter Engineering & Science Career & Co-op Fair on Thursday, Feb. 14 from 12:30 to 2:30 …
CLASA and SJP host peace and nonviolent alternative discussion, Feb. 6
The Carney Latin American Solidarity Archive and Students for Justice in Palestine present the talk, “Walls and Wars or a Nonviolent Alternative: The Work of …
Learn more about Detroit Mercy’s graduate nursing program
The College of Health Professions & McAuley School of Nursing will host a Graduate Nursing information session on Monday, Feb. 4 from 5:30 to 7 …
Philosophy Department to host agora-style dialogues – Rescheduled
UPDATE: This event has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 6 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Room 301 of the Briggs Building. The agora was …
Student Nursing Association sponsors Blood Drive this week
UPDATE: University of Detroit Mercy is closed on Wednesday, Jan. 30 due to extreme weather conditions. There will be no blood drive on Wednesday. This …
Women’s prayer group set to meet Feb. 4
All female Detroit Mercy students, faculty, staff and administrators are invited to the first 2019 Women’s Prayer Group meeting of the school year on Monday, …
Get up and get moving – Go Move Challenge 2019
Ever wonder which Jesuit institution has the most active employees? University Recreation is calling all Detroit Mercy employees to sign up (free!) and log your …
College of Engineering & Science hosts FIRST Robotics Kickoff
More than 200 high school students attended the FIRST Robotics Competition Kickoff at University of Detroit Mercy, Jan. 5. Students gathered to watch a broadcast …
Student, faculty research transforms El Salvadorian agriculture
For University of Detroit Mercy’s Director of Sustainability, Victor Carmona, a degree is more than just a degree — it’s a tool for social justice. …
Detroit Mercy reaches $100-million campaign goal ahead of schedule
The Campaign for University of Detroit Mercy has reached its $100-million goal a year ahead of schedule. “The success of the campaign is due to …
Titans Basketball: #DefendTheHall
The Detroit Mercy Titans Women’s basketball team will rock Calihan Hall as they take on Green Bay Phoenix on Friday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. …
MarCom reminder: Let us review your communication
The Office of Marketing & Communications (MarCom) has the following exciting offer for the 2018-19 academic year: Before you hit “Send” on a mass email …
Black History Month at Detroit Mercy 2019
University of Detroit Mercy will celebrate Black History Month throughout February with a variety of events and engagements that are free open to everyone. Book …
Chill out at the Titan Winter Blast, Jan. 19
Detroit Mercy will host the Titan Winter Blast Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Student Fitness Center on the McNichols Campus. Get ready to cure the …
Admissions ready: Visit Day, Feb. 2
Do you know a high school student interested in attending Detroit Mercy? Our next Visit Day is just around the corner on Saturday, Feb. 2 …
Martin Luther King Jr. community events – Make it a day on, not a day off
Looking to get involved on MLK Day? Help the AmeriCorps Urban Safety Program board up vacant homes and clean lots around the Fitzgerald neighborhood near …
Support our service immersion trips
For more than 25 years, Detroit Mercy has taken students out of the classroom and into place like the neighborhoods of Detroit, hurricane-ravaged streets of New …
Winter fitness with University Recreation
Stop by the Student Fitness Center this winter and pick up a schedule for this semester’s intramural sports schedule and fitness programs offered through University …
Biggest Loser returns to the Fitness Center with new challenges
Sign up for the seventh annual Detroit Mercy Biggest Loser competition and shave those holiday pounds! Registration is $25 per person and is due before …
Reminder from Financial Aid: Catholic University Grant
As a reminder, with Detroit Mercy’s tuition reset in November 2017, the Catholic University Grant is now worth $5,000 over four years that a student …
Campus Kitchen offers bite-sized grants for student groups
Do you have an idea about how to reduce hunger and food waste in our community? Submit your proposal to the Detroit Mercy Campus Kitchen …
Seasons Greetings from MarCom!
On behalf of Marketing & Communications, we wish you all the warmest of holiday greetings, a relaxing, safe winter break and a happy new year! …
Joy and laughter fill the air at the Employee Christmas party
Thanks to everyone who joined us at the Detroit Mercy Employee Christmas Party last week. It was a wonderful afternoon filled with laughter, food and …