Detroit Mercy’s ReBUILDetroit student ready to work toward her dreams
Margaret Iwu has yet to take her first class at University of Detroit Mercy, but she already has boundless dreams for her future. “Ever since …
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Welcome to the fall 2019 term! MarCom hopes everyone had an enjoyable summer and you’re ready to get down to business. This semester, if you’re …
Students, community enhance Fitzgerald neighborhood, Detroit-area gardens
University of Detroit Mercy freshmen kicked off their college careers by performing a day of service work throughout Detroit on Aug. 21-22. Students split in …
PRIME Center launches new business journal
Business students looking to establish themselves as a writers and a researchers can begin submitting articles to the new Advances in Management & Ethics Research …
Detroit Mercy welcomes new students to campus
Detroit Mercy is thrilled to welcome our new and returning students to our three campuses for the fall semester 2019! On Aug. 20, hundreds of …
Health Professions Night at Comerica Park, Sept. 16
Take me out to the ballgame with the Detroit Tigers as they take on the Baltimore Orioles on Monday, Sept. 16 at 4:10 p.m. at …
Welcome back, Titans!
Hope everyone had a relaxing and sun-filled summer! Detroit Mercy wants to welcome all students back to campus with a whirlwind of Welcome Week events! …
Family Nurse Practitioner information session, Sept. 9
The College of Health Professions & McAuley School of Nursing will host a Family Nurse Practitioner information session on Monday, Sept. 9 from 5:30 to …
Round Ball Luncheons return
Detroit Mercy Titan Athletics will host the first Round Ball Luncheon of the 2019-2020 season on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at noon in Calihan Hall’s Ed …
Be a part of Welcome Week!
Does your department, office or organization have a Welcome Week activity planned for our incoming students? We want to promote it! If you are hosting …
“It Follows” screening on campus, Sept. 6
Detroit Mercy will host a screening of the film, “It Follows,” on Friday, Sept. 6 at 8 p.m. in Room 120 of the Engineering Building. …
Neighborhood HomeBase hosts DD139
For the month of September, Neighborhood HomeBase will act as a satellite location for the Detroit Design 139 exhibit. Detroit Design 139 proposes that through …
Detroit Mercy Dental Dean’s High 5 – August 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: Professor Lynne Morgan to serve …
Freshman Orientation, Homecoming volunteers needed
Looking for an opportunity to engage with the University and students? Volunteers are needed at freshman orientation (PTV) on Wednesday, Aug. 21 and Thursday, Aug. …
Fulbright Scholar Program competition deadline approaching
As a reminder, the deadline for this year’s Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program competition is Monday, Sept. 16. With 17 awards in 11 countries, Detroit Mercy …
Detroit Mercy hosts first Community Development Education Symposium
The state of community development education is a hot topic among educators in the relatively new field. It’s a major reason why the University of …
Detroit Mercy and Wayne State’s ReBUILDetroit receives renewal from NIH
University of Detroit Mercy and Wayne State University’s ReBUILDetroit program recently received a renewal grant of more than $19 million over five years from the …
President’s Convocation set for Aug. 19
Faculty, staff and administrators from all three campuses are invited to attend the annual President’s Convocation on Monday, Aug. 19, on the McNichols Campus. The …
Detroit Mercy Law students take Project Access Up North
On Thursday, July 25, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, in partnership with the Michigan Supreme Court and the Michigan State Bar Foundation, launched …
Celebrate the Feast of St. Ignatius, July 31
The Jesuit Community will host a special Mass and Reception to celebrate the feast day of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the Founder of the Jesuits. …
National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference 2019 at Detroit Mercy
More than 200 students from 25 Jesuit universities visited our McNichols Campus and the city of Detroit for a weekend of service, leadership, fellowship and …
Students journey south to experience civil rights sites
For the third year in a row, a group of University of Detroit Mercy students studied the American civil rights movement and joined Professor of …
Students to accompany professor on fossil-hunting expedition into the Sahara
The Sahara Desert is one of the most remote places on Earth for a reason: it’s unbearably hot, there’s virtually no rainfall and the high …
Live6 Alliance’s MarketOnTheAVE continues
The third season of Live6 Alliance’s MarketOnTheAVE is open! Join in on the fun the second and fourth Saturday of each month, from June through …
New assistant to the president for mission integration appointed
Detroit Mercy has appointed Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos, Ph.D., to the position of assistant to the president for mission integration. She will begin her new role Aug. …
School of Architecture faculty, alums earn AIA Michigan awards
It was a memorable night for the University of Detroit Mercy School of Architecture at the recent AIA Michigan Honor Awards. Former School of Architecture …
Happy Fourth of July!
Whether you were outside grilling and watching the rockets red glare, or inside binging season 3 of Stranger Things, we hope you had an awesome …
“Ask the Professor” heads to Hamtramck, July 10
“Ask the Professor,” the show where you match wits with University of Detroit Mercy professors in an unrehearsed session of questions and answers, is heading …
Detroit Mercy at the Rocket Mortgage Classic
The Rocket Mortgage Classic made history this weekend as the first PGA Tour held in the city of Detroit. Detroit Mercy set up on the …
Detroit Collaborative Design Center names Co-Executive Directors
University of Detroit Mercy’s Detroit Collaborative Design Center (DCDC) will celebrate its 25th birthday with new leadership. Christina Heximer and Ceara O’Leary, AIA, are now …
Detroit Mercy joins MSU’s Early Assurance Program
A new agreement with Michigan State University (MSU) College of Human Medicine will provide positions for Detroit Mercy students at MSU’s medical school. Officials of …
Jordan Manno named candidate for NCAA Woman of the Year
School records, a winning pedigree, excellent leadership, outstanding academics and commitment to her community are all traits that Jordan Manno displayed in her four years …
Ben Kendell honored with Horizon League’s Cecil N. Coleman Medal of Honor
University of Detroit Mercy cross country and track and field standout Ben Kendell did nothing but break records in competition and achieve high marks in …
Student recognized for commitment to service
Rx for Reading Detroit Student Coordinator Chanel Smith received a State of Mind Award from the National Society for Leadership and Success (NSLS) in recognition …
Summertime field trip: Middle school cycles to campus
Students and staff from local Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School rode bikes to the McNichols Campus for a campus tour, snacks and games. This is …
School of Architecture appoints new dean
University of Detroit Mercy announces the appointment of Dan Pitera, FAIA, as the fourth dean of the School of Architecture (SOA) effective Aug. 1, 2019. …
Detroit Mercy exhibit explores history of Detroit’s Zeitgeist Gallery and performance venue
Detroit Mercy’s Libraries / Instructional Design Studio presents “Total Sensory Freak-out: Detroit’s Zeitgeist Collective, 1997 to 2008.” This art exhibit documents the 11-year life of …
Ready for some soccer? Special DCFC ticket alert
Get you tickets through the UREC Adventure Series and cheer on the Detroit City Football Club this Friday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m. as they …
Clinical Psychology program receives 10-year accreditation
Detroit Mercy’s doctoral program in Clinical Psychology recently achieved a 10-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation (CoA) of the American Psychological Association. The Clinical …
Detroit Mercy Dental Dean’s High 5 – June 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: Professor Michael Haddow …
Detroit Mercy receives INCOSE academic equivalency
Detroit Mercy’s College of Engineering & Science recently received The International Council of Systems of Engineering (INCOSE) award on Academic Equivalency for the INCOSE Associate …
Live6 Alliance’s MarketOnTheAVE
The third season of Live6 Alliance’s MarketOnTheAVE is open! Join in on the fun the second and fourth Saturday of each month, from June through …
Grants aid Detroit Mercy service learning projects
University of Detroit Mercy students recently made a presentation of service learning projects supported by a $40,000 grant from The Ford Motor Company Fund, Ford …
Graduate nursing program information session, June 17
The College of Health Professions & McAuley School of Nursing will host a Graduate Nursing information session on Monday, June 17 from 5:30 to 7 …
MBA student project teams with nonprofit to create opportunities for women
Due to the efforts of an MBA class project, a new e-commerce website will soon sell hand-made clothes, bags, blankets and other home goods to …
Detroit Mercy and Rocket Mortgage Classic PGA event
The Rocket Mortgage Classic will make history in 2019 as the first PGA tour event held in the city of Detroit. Scheduled for June 27-30 …
Detroit Mercy Commencement – that’s a wrap!
Detroit Mercy’s commencement ceremonies on the McNichols Campus for the School of Dentistry, School of Law, graduate and undergraduate students wrapped up May 11 and …
A special commencement for Detroit Mercy softball team
Four members of the University of Detroit Mercy Class of 2019 were unable to attend Saturday’s commencement because they were busy in Chicago winning the women’s …
Scholarship builds architecture student’s dream of helping Detroit
Matthew Northcott knew early in high school that he wanted to study architecture in college. Thanks to the Loranger Nautilus Endowed Scholarship, he was able …
Delta Dental Foundation grant extends successful dental health program for underserved pregnant women
A statewide community outreach pilot program for pregnant women in high-risk populations and run by University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry will continue and …