Senator Gary Peters, Cheri Newman, and James E. White, will address UDM graduates in keynote speeches during 2025 Commencement ceremonies on May 9-10 inside Calihan Hall on the McNichols Campus.
Zaynab Alhisnawi ’25 was drawn to UDM because of its values of compassion, respect for all voices and meaningful engagement. These aspects aligned with Alhisnawi’s approach to design, one that encompasses the concept of working with and for community members and integrating their perspectives and spirit into her designs.
Wrapping up the winter term? Invest in your future and take advantage of UDM’s benefits by unlocking up to 12 months of FREE access to Kaplan’s comprehensive test prep through the All Access program!
When Steven Meerschaert was leaving his longtime career in mental healthcare to go to law school, he never envisioned his experience going beyond the classroom setting. Instead, Meerschaert immersed himself in University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.
Mark Formosa ’25 felt an instant sense of community and that he could make a difference at Detroit Mercy. The Accounting graduate became heavily involved in many aspects of the University, built meaningful relationships and prepared himself for the next steps.
Learn how to use the new CourseDog scheduling system, best practices and other helpful hints for planning an event on McNichols Campus!
Please join Live6 Alliance for some community fun on Saturday, May 3 from noon to 5 p.m. This free event will feature prizes, food, giveaways and activities for the kids and our entire community!
As part of Detroit Mercy’s commitment to improving campus life, the University is conducting Student and Employee Satisfaction Surveys through April 30. Student and employee participants can win up to a $250 gift card in completing the confidential survey.
“People with disabilities are entirely capable of performing daily activities and tasks when they’re provided with the proper tools and support,” said Jesse Lindlbauer, a …
Please help TENN welcome spring on Tuesday, April 29, with an afternoon of crafts, food and fun on the Student Union Patio, starting at 3 p.m.
Detroit Mercy’s Marketing & Communications department unveiled new spots for use on the University’s over-the-top (OTT) marketing buys and paid social media.
Join us for an exciting performance of “Emerging Voices: Student Directing Showcase,” featuring a dynamic array of scenes, each crafted by our talented student directors, on Friday, April 25 at 11 a.m.
Get a free bucket hat and sunglasses when you attend the beach bash with the Detroit Mercy Women’s Lacrosse team as they battle the Central Michigan University Chippewas on April 27.
The 2025 issue of the Economic and Community Impact Report on Metro Detroit & Fast Facts is now available for review!
This summer, the McNichols Campus will become a mini art gallery with high-quality reproductions of five works of art from the DIA’s collection installed on campus as part of the DIA’s Inside|Out project.
University of Detroit Mercy President Donald B. Taylor and Fr. Charles Oduke, vice president of Mission Integration, join with leaders throughout the world in mourning the passing of Pope Francis at age 88.
Faculty and staff, join the Office of Mission Integration on April 24 in an opportunity for sharing, reflection and grounding ourselves in community, inspired by restorative justice practices.
Learn how a Master of Community Development (MCD) from Detroit Mercy can make a difference by attending a virtual information session on April 22 at noon or April 23 at 5 p.m.
All are welcome to join the Sisters of Mercy and the rest of the University community for Holy Thursday Mass on April 17 at 4 p.m. in the St. Ignatius Chapel.
Please join us in giving Ashraf Elazzazi, UDM’s newly appointed associate dean for the School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, a warm welcome to our community.
All are welcome to join the Office of Mission Integration in an opportunity to celebrate Holy Week at the monthly liturgy on April 16.
Learn how to use the new CourseDog scheduling system, best practices and other helpful hints for planning an event on McNichols Campus!
Angelo Vitale ’80, retired general counsel of Rocket Companies, and Michael Birney ’15, founder and COO of Arbor Growth, will offer their experiences on their leadership journeys on Tuesday, April 15.
Are you thinking of buying a new home or refinancing a current loan? Check out the great savings being offered by Rocket Mortgage to all Detroit Mercy faculty, staff and alumni.
The University held its annual Celebration of Scholarly Achievement showcasing the hard work and accomplishments of all Titans on April 3 inside of the Student Fitness Center on the McNichols Campus!
Come show your support for Detroit Mercy student writers who will read their original creative work at Book Suey, a vibrant local bookstore just 10 minutes from campus, on Thursday, April 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Please join University Ministry for a special edition of M.U.G. Hour (Mingle. Unwind. Gather) on Wednesday, April 9 at 3 p.m. outside the University Ministry Office in the Student Union. All are welcome!
Come watch the women’s softball team take on rival Oakland University on Tuesday, April 8 at 3 p.m. in a faculty and staff appreciation event. The first 25 faculty and staff members in attendance will receive a free Titans travel mug!
Have you had a traumatic experience that you have overcome that you’d like to share in order to deliver a clear and powerful message to others? In session two of this workshop, fine tune your stories with Satori Shakoor for presentation in front of an audience on this date at the Bridges not Fences 6: Stories of Trauma and the Road to Recovery event at the University.
With suicide being a leading public health concern, early identification through routine screening can save lives. Please join us for an important discussion Monday, April 9 regarding the importance of screening in medical settings.
If your department needs more information regarding UDM rebranding, please contact MarCom to schedule a meeting at marcom@udmercy.edu.
Help celebrate National Library Week with UDM Libraries and their staff and stop by the McNichols Campus Library for a slice of cake on Wednesday, April 9 from noon to 2 p.m.
The Center for Career and Professional Development will host a Money Management Seminar on Thursday, April 10, from 12:45-1:30 p.m. All Detroit Mercy students and staff are invited to attend.
All are invited to join the Detroit Mercy Theatre Company for their performance ‘The Grown Ups,’ a dark satire about a group of camp counselors thrust into a struggle to shape the leaders of tomorrow amidst looming uncertainty and fraught relationships. Performance dates are April 4-6 and April 11-13, and tickets start at $10!
Grab a friend and sign up for the Detroit Mercy Pre-Law Society’s first annual Moot Court Competition, which takes place on April 11. This is an oral competition open to students of all majors, and no writing is involved. Participants will compete for exciting awards and cash prizes!
Stop by the Write Something! desk at the Detroit Mercy Creative Arts kiosk any time from April 14-17 and participate in a fun activity to celebrate National Poetry month and National Haiku Poetry Day!
Detroit Mercy has once again been recognized as a military friendly school for 2025-26, a designation that measures an organization’s commitment, effort and success in creating sustainable and meaningful opportunities for the military community.
Detroit Mercy’s African American Studies Program will host Christopher Tounsel, associate professor of History and director of African Studies at the University of Washington, for a Zoom webinar on April 9, where he will discuss the civil war in Sudan, its historical context and important features of the crisis and offer perspective on the country’s uncertain future.
All are welcome to join the African American Studies Program at the last Six Mile Meetup of the 2024-25 school year on Saturday, April 12 from 6-8 p.m. at Detroit Pizza Bar.
The Detroit Mercy English Department and College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences will host a reading and conversation with author Sonya Huber on Tuesday, April 8 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Commerce & Finance Building. All are welcome!
Join us for a panel discussion to explore the intersections of Catholic social thought, Mercy critical concerns, Jesuit universal apostolic preferences and the work of Jesus, the first DEI officer.
Renowned leader and education professor Sabin Prentis Duncan will deliver a special keynote address, “The Community Needs Titans,” as part of the Celebration of Scholarly Achievement and Community Engagement (CSACE) on Thursday, April 3.
Mark your calendars for a pair of very informative learning opportunities for faculty and students in which Saundra McGuire will share tools designed to increase student academic performance. The events will take place on April 3 and 4.
All are welcome to join University Ministry and the African American Studies Program for a Faith and Freedom Tour in the D event on April 6! This day includes a trip to Second Baptist Church for Sunday service, a tour of the worship space and history of their involvement with the Underground Railroad and lunch in the city.
Jose Artiga, co-founder and director of SHARE, will discuss the work of SHARE El Salvador with a focus on the environment, women’s health projects and other important work from 4:30-6 p.m. Wednesday, April 2.
Titan Faith serves as an organizing principle to help frame the work that goes into defining a brand with the emotional resonance Detroit Mercy needs and deserves. This is what gives the core elements and underpinnings of a brand its emotional power and builds connection with all stakeholders. Please share the underpinnings you think of when you contemplate Detroit Mercy.
All are welcome to join University Ministry for a powerful discussion on immigration law on Wednesday, March 26, and learn about the challenges, uncover the facts and explore ways to create an impartial process.
University Ministry and the Gesu Detroit Peace and Justice Committee is holding a fundraiser on April 4 to benefit the San Mateo Haitian Refugee Outreach Ministry in Puerto Rico, where they will present the short film ‘American Prophet’ in the Loranger Architecture Building Exhibition Space. All are welcome.
The School of Optometry will hold an open house for prospective students and families from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, March 31, at the University’s Novi Campus.
At this workshop, Lee Eshelman will be educating instructors on trauma-informed pedagogy and practices they can incorporate into the classroom to promote more inclusive and compassionate teaching.
