Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom He is pleased!” – Luke 2:14 May the timeless message of …
Category: President Garibaldi
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President appears on WXYZ’s Spotlight on the News
Detroit Mercy President Antoine M. Garibaldi spoke with WXYZ Editorial and Public Affairs Director Chuck Stokes on Nov. 22 about the recent groundbreaking of the …
University breaks ground on McNichols Campus Renovation Project
Community leaders, members of the Detroit Mercy community and news media joined President Antoine M. Garibaldi on Monday, Nov. 16, for the official groundbreaking celebration …
Detroit Mercy President Antoine M. Garibaldi is featured in Detroit Free Press article, “Avenue of Fashion retailers see drop in sales, newer businesses struggle to …
University announces a new campus expansion in Novi
University of Detroit Mercy has acquired a new 40,000-square-foot facility in Novi that allows the institution to expand graduate and health education programs, and provides …
University of Detroit Mercy President Antoine M. Garibaldi will be featured as a panelist in a National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine workshop on …
COVID-19 data now on Titans Together
University of Detroit Mercy is posting current and cumulative cases of COVID-19 on the Titans Together page. These figures will be updated weekly and each …
Detroit Mercy ranks among top U.S. universities in U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 rankings of Best Colleges
Detroit Mercy was again ranked among the top 200 national universities by U.S. News & World Report, earning a No. 187 rank in the National …
USC Election Cybersecurity Initiative – Michigan Workshop
You are invited to participate in the University of Southern California (USC) Cybersecurity Initiative Michigan Virtual Workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 1:30 p.m. EDT. …
At the President’s Convocation last week, Agere ex Missione Awards were presented to a staff and faculty member who “work the mission” of the University. …
Several restaurants on the Avenue of Fashion, the stretch of Livernois Avenue just north of Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus, now feature outdoor seating, allowing them …
WDIV news coverage of campus health and safety measures
University of Detroit Mercy recently received positive news coverage by WDIV in Detroit for the institution’s efforts to implement health and safety measures as the …
Detroit Mercy President Antoine M. Garibaldi was mentioned in a recent letter to Congress by the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU), standing in …
Virtual President’s Convocation for all employees
University of Detroit Mercy faculty, staff and administrators from all three campuses were invited on Zoom to the virtual President’s Convocation, Aug. 17. New colleagues …
AJCU celebrates 50 years of supporting Jesuit higher education
Detroit Mercy President Antoine M. Garibaldi and other leaders at AJCU colleges and universities highlight the impact of Jesuit education in a powerful video celebrating …
A statement from the McNichols Faculty Assembly
This collective statement of the McNichols Faculty Assembly was adopted on June 4, 2020. The McNichols Faculty Assembly, the representative body of the McNichols Campus faculty, …
The death of Mr. George Floyd and a call to action
Dear Members of the University Community: The tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on Memorial Day has preoccupied my thoughts over the last week …
University announces plans for 2020-21 academic year
Detroit Mercy announces that all three of its campuses will remain fully in session throughout the 2020-21 academic year. The University’s main priority is the …
University designated Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly School for 2019-2020
The State of Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency has once again honored Detroit Mercy as a Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly School for 2019-20, based on the University’s efforts …
COVID-19 Impact: Employee Emergency Fund
As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy becomes increasingly felt by more and more individuals and families, the reality of the growing …
University proudly honors 2020 Vivere ex Missione Award winners
Detroit Mercy is pleased to honor the winners of the 2020 annual Vivere ex Missione Award, which is typically presented each year during commencement exercises …
University voices support for students and campus communities
Detroit Mercy has joined the higher education and health communities to call on all governors to heed the call of the Secretary of Health and …
CARES Act grant and other assistance help students maintain progress during pandemic
UPDATE 4/24: Detroit Mercy is happy to announce that in addition to undergraduate students, graduate, law and dental students will also qualify for summer 2020 …
COVID-19 Student Emergency Fund supports students in need
Detroit Mercy has created the COVID-19 Student Emergency Fund, a crowdfunding effort that provides emergency funding to students impacted by the coronavirus. This fund will …
Detroit Mercy COVID-19 update: Stay Home, Stay Safe Executive Order
On Monday, March 23, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a Stay Home, Stay Safe Executive Order for the State of Michigan for the next three weeks. …
Detroit Mercy COVID-19 development: Pass/fail grades
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives. Detroit Mercy understands the sense of difference, dislocation and loss many of our students feel right now and …
Detroit Mercy coronavirus update
Please note: Campus Connection stories posted prior to March 13 may be inaccurate due to COVID-19 updates. See the University health advisory page for the latest …
Detroit Mercy McNichols Campus renovation in the news
Facelift set to get underway at the University of Detroit Mercy. WWJ-AM 950 Radio Feb. 29, 2020 Listen to WWJ’s newscast here Transcript: A more …
Alumni Achievement Spirit Awards honorees announced
The 2020 University of Detroit Mercy Alumni Achievement Spirit Awards will recognize seven alumni with outstanding achievements and leadership in their work, and devotion to …
Detroit Mercy’s campaign completion story reaches more than 130 news outlets
Coverage of the Detroit Mercy’s campaign completion skyrockets and is re-posted in 133 news outlets. The story, “University of Detroit Mercy’s celebration of $100-million campaign ushers …
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power …
Ringing in the holiday season with employee recognition
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Detroit Mercy Christmas Party and Employee Recognition Celebration last week. As is tradition, Human Resources presented …
Achievement of $100-million campaign ushers in era of growth and opportunity
On Dec. 14, Detroit Mercy celebrated the institution’s record-breaking $100-million campaign and began a new phase of growth for the next decade with a strong …
Detroit Mercy honors faculty for excellence
University of Detroit Mercy honored two faculty members at the 2019 Faculty Recognition Awards held earlier this month. Professor of Counseling and Director of Addiction …
President Garibaldi urges legislators to stop playing budget games or students will lose
Many Michiganders may see the budget battle going on in Lansing as political gamesmanship. But the fallout of cutting funding to many important programs will …
Celebrate Titan pride and fall colors at Homecoming 2019, Sept. 20-21
University of Detroit Mercy will celebrate Homecoming 2019 on Sept. 20-21. Join the Fall Festival-themed festivities as you reconnect with the University through two exciting …
Detroit Mercy ranked among top 200 U.S. institutions
For 18 consecutive years, Detroit Mercy has achieved top tier rankings for Midwest Best Regional Universities in the U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges” edition. This …
Lights — and night games — return to Titan Field
For the first time in nearly 55 years, University of Detroit Mercy’s outdoor varsity athletic teams will play home contests under lights. Detroit Mercy today …
Detroit Mercy ranks in top 20% of U.S. Universities in Wall Street Journal’s/THE 2020 Times rankings
Detroit Mercy has made a significant jump in The Wall Street Journal’s (WSJ) 2020 Times Higher Education (THE) college rankings that were released Sept. 4. The University …
Detroit Mercy President Antoine M. Garibaldi chaired a national forum on Historically Black Colleges and Universities at Morehouse College in Atlanta, April 27. Garibaldi is …
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 …
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 …
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. …
Detroit Mercy President Antoine M. Garibaldi was recently elected to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) Board of Directors effective July 1. CHEA is …
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 …
Detroit Mercy President Antoine M. Garibaldi attended the first solemn Mass led by Adam Nowak ’13 at St. Cyprian Church in Riverview. Nowak was ordained …
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 …
Commencement Ceremonies take place May 10 and 11; Rapson to speak
University of Detroit Mercy will hold its annual commencement ceremonies on May 10 and 11, 2019, in Calihan Hall on the McNichols Campus. Rip Rapson, …
Neighborhood HomeBase opens new chapter for Livernois-McNichols area
Government, civic and neighborhood leaders announced the opening of Neighborhood HomeBase, a storefront community space in the Livernois-McNichols area that will provide residents with meeting …