University Chorus presents gospel-style concert, March 28
Please join us in the St. Ignatius Chapel for a free gospel-style concert presented by the University Chorus! All are welcome.
Category: Community
Volunteers needed to plan Bioneers conference
Please consider volunteering for the planning committee and subcommittees for 2025 Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit Conference, which will take place Oct 2-3 on the McNichols Campus.
SACD Dichotomy lecture series features Oriana Venti on March 24
Please join the SACD Dichotomy lecture series for a presentation on March 24 featuring architect Oriana Venti, who will present on using tools that enhance social agency in the intervention of public spaces.
UDM rebranding: Help create an emotive new brand
Detroit Mercy community, we need your help with co-authoring UDM’s new brand! Please visit the MarCom website or email us with your thoughts and input!
TENN thrift and local pop-up shop fundraiser set for April 1
Shop till you drop while supporting your community at Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) thrift and local pop-up shop event on Tuesday, April 1 starting at 4:30 p.m. in the Student Union Fountain Lounge. All are invited.
Final Creative Writing Collective of winter term set for March 24
The final Creative Writing Collective for the winter semester will take place on Monday, March 24 at 5:30 p.m. inside the Briggs Building, Room 301. All Detroit Mercy students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends are invited!
Free estate planning and legacy workshop set for March 27
The Detroit Mercy community is invited to attend a FREE life planning and legacy workshop on Thursday, March 27 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Learn how to protect your family’s future with an estate plan.
CBA alumni week features keynote event with Eric Hespenheide ’75
This free event is set for Thursday, March 20 at 5:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. Refreshments will be available at 5 p.m.
Cushing Distinguished Lecture series featuring Jay Garfield, March 14
The Department of Religious Studies presents the 2025 Cushing Distinguished Lecture series on Friday, March 14, featuring Jay Garfield, who is a leading expert on Buddhist philosophy.
PRIME Center’s sixth speaker series event features Mike Kaufmann, March 12
Detroit Mercy’s Center for Practice & Research in Management & Ethics (PRIME Center) will host Mike Kaufmann, healthcare distribution industry leader and 2023 recipient of the Nexus Award for Lifetime Achievement, in its sixth speaker series event.
Stations of the Cross to be observed on Wednesdays during Lenten Season
All are welcome to join us in commemorating the Stations of the Cross on Wednesdays during the Lenten Season.
Triptych reading series features poet Aracelis Girmay on March 20
Detroit Mercy’s Triptych series hosts acclaimed poet Aracelis Girmay, professor of English at Stanford University, on Thursday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m.
Annual UCA Jesuit Martyrs fundraiser dinner set for April 2
All are invited to learn about contemporary Central America and help to raise funds for an important scholarship on April 2 at the UCA Jesuit Martyrs Fundraiser dinner.
Dewitt C. Holbrook Lecture on Social Justice features Simon Tam, March 19
All are welcome to join Detroit Mercy Law for the Dewitt C. Holbrook Lecture on Social Justice on Wednesday, March 19, which provides a forum to address issues on law and policy related to social justice. This year’s lecture features Simon Tam, who will deliver a presentation of storytelling and songs about Matal v. Tam, with his counterpart Joe X. Jiang.
CCRI announces Beginners’ Investment 101 summer camp, June 23-27
The Charlton Center for Responsible Investing in the College of Business Administration will hold a FREE Investment 101 Summer Camp the week of June 23-27 to introduce rising junior and senior high school students in metro Detroit to the world of investing.
Ash Wednesday Mass set for noon March 5
Wednesday, March 5 is Ash Wednesday, the first day of the Roman Catholic Church’s celebration of Lent. The University is offering Mass and distribution of ashes at noon in the McNichols Campus’ St. Ignatius Chapel.
Live6 Alliance Annual Report now available
View Live6 Alliance’s first annual report highlighting the key outcomes and impacts of the organization’s work in 2024.
Women’s basketball hosts first-round playoff game Tuesday, March 4
The Titans women’s basketball team hosts a first-round contest of the 2025 Barbasol Horizon League Championships 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, taking on No. 11-seeded Milwaukee inside of Calihan Hall.
Mark Montgomery featured in Titans on Leadership webinar, April 2
Attend this webinar and hear how UDM Men’s Basketball Coach Mark Montgomery and Women’s Basketball Coach Kate Achter has navigated the road to success!
UDM rebranding update
Check out the exciting steps Detroit Mercy has taken in its rebranding work and view its powerful documentary!
CLASA webinar on Lex Innocentium set for March 10
All are invited to attend this free webinar in which Eamon Rafter, an activist and educator for peace and justice, will discuss the movement of Lex Innocentium 21st Century on March 10 at 4 p.m.
DIY home repair series, March 8-29
Learn how to do basic repairs in four different areas of home improvement at the DIY home repair series set for March 8-29.
Becoming A Better U takes place on March 22
Expand your horizons within your professional careers and personal lives at Becoming A Better U, which takes place on March 22 in the Student Union Ballroom.
Second Creative Writing Collective of winter term set for Feb. 26
The second Creative Writing Collective for the winter semester will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. All Detroit Mercy students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends are invited!
Triptych reading series features poet K-Ming Chang on Feb. 27
Detroit Mercy’s Triptych series hosts featured poet K-Ming Chang, Lambda Literary Award winner, on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets available for PGA Tour’s 2025 Rocket Classic
Enjoy watching tournament play at the Rocket Classic from the comfort of a private suite, hosted by the University. Tickets are on sale now!
Titans to celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day, Feb. 15
The event features a FREE clinic for girls ages 6-12 includes skills instruction in various sports, a half-time performance and a post-game autograph session, as well as a T-shirt and swag bag. A women’s basketball game follows when the Titans take on Green Bay.
Radical Hospitality featuring SSC canine Bentley
Read the latest feature in the Mission Effectiveness series ‘A Year in Radical Hospitality,’ where Sr. Sarah explains how one of God’s smaller creatures recognizes the sacred in everyone he meets.
UDM celebrates Black History Month with series of programs in February
February is Black History Month, and the University of Detroit Mercy will celebrate with a series of enlightening events across all campuses.
DMTC presents ‘The Glass Menagerie,’ Feb. 7-16
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company’s first production of the winter semester is ‘The Glass Menagerie,’ performed across two weekends, Feb. 7-9 and Feb. 14-16 at the Marlene Boll Theatre in downtown Detroit.
‘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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
A heartfelt thank you from TENN
TENN thanks all who have contributed to making their work possible during this giving season and is always grateful for your support!
UDM Rebranding — Get ready!
The UDM community is invited to review information about the rebranding work currently taking place and consider participating in stakeholder strategy sessions that will take place the first half of 2025.
Donate leftover meal swipes to help community
Students, please help to ensure that members of the Detroit Mercy community get to enjoy a free meal on campus by donating your unused swipes this semester.
Detroit Mercy TheatreLab presents ‘Ripped’ by Rachel Bublitz, Nov. 22
Don’t miss the one-night-only performance of this captivating play by Rachel Bublitz, Ripped, on Nov. 22 at Live6 Alliance Event Space.
MarCom strategizes with Greenhouse::Innovation, internal and community stakeholders on University rebranding efforts
As UDM approaches its 150th anniversary in 2027, the University is working to unveil a new brand that everyone can take pride in while celebrating the institutional birthday at the same time.
Writing about/with animals the theme for Nov. 20’s Creative Writing Collective
Detroit Mercy students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends are invited to join UDM’s Creative Writing Collective from 5:30-6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20!