Go Move Challenge begins Feb. 1
Faculty and staff, team up with other members of your department or college to win the title of the most active school in the AJCU!
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Monthly wellness qigong and sound bath
Focus on enhancing overall health and well-being by participating in a group qigong/tai chi session followed by a relaxing, restorative sound bath on Feb. 1 at 10 a.m.
Healthcare is Radical Hospitality
Read the latest feature in the Mission Effectiveness series ‘A Year in Radical Hospitality,’ which delves into compassionate, patient-centered healthcare, in which Detroit Mercy faculty and students seek to provide care that honors the dignity of each individual and meets patients where they are.
STAR Center receives provisional accreditation
The STAR Center has achieved provisional accreditation from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare through Dec. 31, 2026.
‘What’s the Tea with Ministry’ kicks off Season 4 by unraveling the threads of mission-driven work
‘What’s the Tea with Ministry’ open its fourth season during Mission week with an interview of the co-chairs of the Mission Effectiveness Team: Ashlee Barnes and Mary-Catherine Harrison!
President’s Town Hall set for Jan. 29
Get your questions answered at the in-person President’s Town Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 29, where an exciting announcement will also be shared!
Titan Winter Blast, Feb. 1, features chili cook-off, winter fun for all
Join Detroit Mercy for its annual Titan Winter Blast, which is set for Saturday, Feb. 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by a UDM men’s basketball game, all on the McNichols Campus.
Industrial/Organizational Psychology program open house, alumni panel set for Jan. 30
Join us to take the first step in advancing your career in I/O Psychology at an open house and alumni panel on Jan. 30, Feb. 6 or Feb. 20 and learn about this flexible, accelerated program and exciting opportunity.
Create community rhythm at Beats of Unity Drum Circle on Jan. 28
Join us at the Beats of Unity Drum Circle on Tuesday, Jan. 28 and learn more about Detroit Mercy’s mission and identity by creating some community rhythm.
Mission Week activities planned, Jan. 24-31
A number of activities are planned for Mission Week, Jan. 24-31, to acknowledge and teach us more about our mission and identity at Detroit Mercy.
Nominate for 2025 Alumni Achievement Spirit Awards, deadline is Jan. 30
Detroit Mercy is once again looking for Spirit Award nominations. The Spirit Awards honor alumni achievement at the University. Online nominations for 2025 will be accepted until Jan. 30.
First Creative Writing Collective of winter term set for Jan. 28
The first installment of the Creative Writing Collective for the winter semester will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 5:30 in the Briggs Building, Room 205. All Detroit Mercy students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends are invited!
Sr. Judy Mouch’s Celebration of Life set for Jan. 27
A Mass of Remembrance will be held in the Fountain Lounge of the Student Union at 4 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Life reception and program at 4:45 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus.
Clinical Psychology M.A. program open house set for Jan. 27
Learn more about Detroit Mercy’s master’s program in Clinical Psychology and the Ignite Scholarship during a live Zoom session on Jan. 27. Explore this meaningful program and get all your questions answered!
Save the dates for Bridges not Fences 6: Stories of Trauma and the Road to Recovery
Please save the dates of Feb. 25 and April 9 for the event series ‘Bridges not Fences 6: Stories of Trauma and the Road to Recovery’ where you will listen to stories of immense life challenges, attend a workshop to craft your own story and then be introduced various methods of healing.
Poetry submissions due Feb. 7 for Dudley Randall Poetry Prize Competition
Detroit Mercy undergraduate students are eligible to submit one poem of 55 or fewer lines with all topics and poetic forms welcome. The deadline for submissions is Friday, Feb. 7, and the first prize is $150!
Register to present at 19th annual scholarly celebration event
The University’s Celebration of Scholarly Achievement & Community Engagement (CSACE) is an opportunity for students, staff and faculty to be recognized for their work throughout the academic year. Registration and submissions are due on March 3.
Detroit Mercy Law to host property law scholar Bernadette Atuahene for discussion, Jan. 31
Harvard and Yale trained property law scholar Bernadette Atuahene and special guest Orlando Bailey, Emmy award-winning journalist and executive director of Outlier Media, will lead an evening of conversation based around Atuahene’s new book Plundered: How Racist Policies Undermine Black Homeownership in America.
Enroll for winter term tuition payment plan; deadline is Feb. 15
Payment plans for winter term tuition are available to students through Feb. 15. To take advantage of five-month payment plan, please sign up by Jan. 15.
Winners of the 2024 UDM Photography Contest announced
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Detroit Mercy Photography Contest, with a big congratulations to Jordan Shear for winning the Best of Show award for the photo, “Red, Gold, and Renaissance.”
Get ready to move with URec fitness classes
Kick off your fitness journey with University Recreation at yoga classes designed to help you unwind, stretch and strengthen and/or Titan Training, a high energy combination of cardio and strength training.
Men’s basketball hosts rival Oakland for red out, Jan. 18
Detroit Mercy men’s basketball takes on Oakland in a RED OUT game on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 1 p.m. The first 300 fans will receive a free T-shirt!
Intersectional Immersion Day offers service experience for students, Jan. 20
Join us for a day of service, education, and reflection on issues of gender, race, immigration, employment and housing. All students of faith or non-faith are welcome!
Reserve rooms for events at UDM in CourseDog
You can now reserve a room for a meeting or event on the McNichols Campus in real time in CourseDog.
Six students receive Adia J. Palmer Memorial Scholarship
The Detroit Mercy Libraries, along with the Titan Equity Nourish Network and Varsity News, are happy to announce the recipients of the second annual Adia J. Palmer Memorial Scholarship for the 2024-25 school year: Hisham Almadani, Taspiya Begum, Isabelle Francis, Cecilia Grimes, Desseray Martin and Kateri Sollars.
Earn $40 through Detroit Mercy’s mental health study
Detroit Mercy students, staff and faculty can earn $40 through a mental health study at the University. Each in-person appointment is expected to take between 60-90 minutes.
Human trafficking conversation set for Jan. 15
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and the College of Health Professions and McAuley School of Nursing will host a presentation and discussion on this very important issue on Jan. 15.
Triptych reading series returns with poet Brandon Som, Jan. 16
Detroit Mercy’s English Department welcomes back its Triptych series by hosting poet Brandon Som, winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize in Poetry, on Thursday, Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Appalachia service immersion trip application deadline is Jan. 15
Service immersion trip to Joppa Mountain, Tenn., takes place during spring break, March 1-7. UDM students of all faiths or non-faiths are invited to apply for this opportunity. Participants will engage in hands-on service in the community around Joppa Mountain, including building homes, working in food pantries and learning about the systemic issues that contribute to poverty and displacement.
Mass schedule with the Jesuit community
All students, as well as faculty and staff, are invited to attend Mass with the Jesuit community at 5:15 p.m. every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Detroit lands on The New York Times’ 52 places to go in 2025
Detroit is the 39th location on the NYT list this year and was applauded for its “remarkable signs of renewal.”
Women’s basketball hosts rival Oakland for red out, Jan. 11
Detroit Mercy women’s basketball takes on Oakland in a RED OUT game on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 1 p.m. The first 200 fans will receive a free T-shirt!
The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse Insights Report 2025
Read the latest WSJ/Statista Insights Analysis to review the 2025 college rankings and specific areas where UDM scored well and areas where we might improve!
Three DMTC productions earn honors
Two productions were selected for recognition at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) Region 3, while “A Year with Frog and Toad” earned six Wilde Awards, given to professional productions across Michigan.
Titans needed to deliver fresh produce with TENN
Join TENN in delivering fresh produce and smiles to our neighbors, while earning service hours!
Triptych 2025 launches in January
Triptych, a virtual reading series featuring three award-winning poets in conversation with Detroit Mercy’s poet-in-residence, Stacy Gnall, launches in January.
Celebrate the start of the new semester at welcome week, Jan. 6-10
Start the new year with an exciting week of fun, creativity and connection at Welcome Week, Jan. 6-10
Tuition insurance being offered, beginning Winter 2025
Tuition insurance will be offered for Detroit Mercy students through GradGuard beginning during the Winter 2025 semester.
Alpha Sigma Nu receives more than 400 pairs of socks for Detroit homeless
The Detroit Mercy chapter of Alpha Sigma Nu held a sock drive for the homeless in late November and December with generous results for the homeless in Detroit.
New cybersecurity threat emerges called quishing
Quishing is an up-and-coming cybersecurity threat with an intended theft of sensitive information for the purpose of financial fraud, identity theft or ransomware. Read on to discover the necessary steps you can take to protect yourself from this threat.
UDM rebranding: Read what students think about Detroit Mercy
Understand the values, mindsets and decision-making processes of Gen Z students and their families in MarCom’s three-phase research process regarding rebranding efforts.
Team of students now performing standard operator services for Detroit Mercy
A small team of students are performing operator services for incoming calls to the University to help route calls to the correct department.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Detroit Mercy wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday season! The University has updated hours of operation across all of its campuses during the holiday season.
Fall 2024 Spiritus magazine now available online
Check out the newest edition of Spiritus, the magazine of Detroit Mercy, online now!
‘What’s the Tea with Ministry’ podcast wants your feedback
Fill out the survey with your feedback on the ‘What’s the Tea with Ministry’ podcast for a chance to win a $25 Visa gift card!
Vehicle Cyber Engineering Program offers significant scholarship support for new students
University of Detroit Mercy’s Vehicle Cyber Engineering (VCE) Program announces the availability of scholarships of up to $12,500 for students who enroll in the program for winter 2025.
New feature in A Year in Radical Hospitality: A Thanksgiving of Cultural Exploration
Read ‘A Thanksgiving of Cultural Exploration,’ the latest feature in the series A Year in Radical Hospitality, where Assistant Professor Ashlee Barnes describes the enriching experience of welcoming two international students from India into her Detroit home for Thanksgiving dinner and reminds us of the importance of intercultural exchange.
UDM Night at Detroit Pistons game set for Dec. 19
Attend UDM Night at Little Caesars Arena as the Detroit Pistons take on the Utah Jazz and get a free co-branded hoodie (included with the cost of the ticket)!
Helping charities for the holidays with UDM
Please consider donating to one of the several giving opportunities offered by the UDM community during this holiday season. This is your chance to get involved and support a great cause!
Last call to register for 2025 India trip with UDM
There’s still a few spots for faculty, students and others interested in traveling to India with Detroit Mercy in May of 2025. The final deadline to register for this wonderful immersion experience is Dec. 15.