History students receive grants to travel to India
Detroit Mercy students Jake Nagorski and Mateo Six have each been awarded a history department, merit-based grant for travel to India in May of 2023. …
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Detroit Mercy Dental student organization wins Chapter of the Year honor
Detroit Mercy’s American Student Dental Association (ASDA) chapter received national recognition at the 2022 ASDA National Leadership Conference as the organization was honored as the District 6 Gold Crown Chapter of the Year.
Student Spotlight: Fatima Herrera
Fatima Herrera recently won an award for an outstanding research presentation at the 2022 National Diversity in STEM Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Student Spotlight: Ahlam Al Mohammad
Our student spotlight shines on international student Ahlam Al Mohammad. Hometown: Homs, Syria Year and major: First year master’s student in Electrical Engineering Languages spoken: …
Student Spotlight: Joyce Olatunde
Our student spotlight shines on international student Joyce Olatunde. Hometown: Ikun Ekiti, Nigeria Year and major: First year, Nursing Languages spoken: Yoruba, Ibibio, English What …
Women’s History Month/Title IX profiles: Kaitlin Murray
To honor Women’s History Month, University of Detroit Mercy’s Office of Marketing & Communications spoke to Titan student-athletes and coaches about their experiences in sports, …
Women’s History Month/Title IX profiles: Isabella Cole
To honor Women’s History Month, University of Detroit Mercy’s Office of Marketing & Communications spoke to Titan student-athletes and coaches about their experiences in sports, …
Women’s History Month/Title IX profiles: Kaileigh Nuessgen
To honor Women’s History Month, University of Detroit Mercy’s Office of Marketing & Communications spoke to Titan student-athletes and coaches about their experiences in sports, …
Women’s History Month/Title IX profiles: Hannah Alexis
To honor Women’s History Month, University of Detroit Mercy’s Office of Marketing & Communications spoke to Titan student-athletes and coaches about their experiences in sports, …
Student Spotlight: Kinda Alsaidi
Our Student Spotlight shines on international student Kinda Alsaidi. Home countries: Syria and Turkey Year and major: First year, Master of Business Administration Languages spoken: …
ReBUILD scholar’s research honors late uncle’s memory
Drinking and driving kills 28 people a day in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). One Detroit Mercy student …
Student Spotlight: Zayan Rahman
Detroit Mercy student Zayan Rahman recently shared her marvelous watercolor that she painted for her Conversation Partner, Zongming Jiang. Rahman had hoped that the painting, …
Biochemistry senior finds career path, passions at Detroit Mercy
University of Detroit Mercy senior Coryn Le is passionate about her Biochemistry research. She aspires to help others through her career, whether it be in …
Student dedicated to helping boys become men
Every week, Detroit Mercy student Baron Warren visits Northridge Academy in Flint, Mich., to meet with a group of male students. In the classroom, the …
Biology freshman eager to achieve dental dreams at Detroit Mercy
Hannah Benford is only a few months into her undergraduate career at University of Detroit Mercy, but already has her eyes set on a bright …
SGA president experiences politics on national stage
Detroit Mercy senior Matthew Hutnick has always been interested in politics and he recently saw how politics work on the national stage as an intern …
Norwegian student-athlete finds a home at Detroit Mercy
Before this year, Daniel Larsson had never been to Michigan. He had only visited the United States a couple times growing up. Yet Larsson was …
Nursing students featured in Michigan Advance article on vaccination efforts
Two Detroit Mercy nursing students were recently featured in a Michigan Advance article highlighting COVID-19 vaccination efforts at the Kent County Health Department (KCHD). The KCHD …
University Honors Program students volunteer at The Children’s Center in Detroit
University Honors Program students volunteered their time recently at The Children’s Center of Wayne County, cleaning and weeding the outdoor area of the facility. The …
Student Spotlight: Yanbo Deng
Our Student Spotlight shines on international student Yanbo Deng! Hometown: Huainan, Anhui, China Year & Major: Graduate student, Electrical & Computer Engineering Languages Spoken: English and …
TENN recognized for impact on community
Students and staff of University of Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) were recognized for their work in delivering food to community members on …
Detroit Mercy team places third at Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competiton
A team of College of Engineering & Science students and faculty placed third in the Self-Drive Challenge competition at the 28th Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition in …
Student Spotlight: Mike Doryen
Our Student Spotlight shines on international student and 2021 graduate Mike Doryen! Hometown: Monrovia, Liberia Year & Major: 2021 graduate, Master of Business Administration and …
Gutiérrez Navarro earns Michigan Sea Grant internship
Cynthia Gutiérrez Navarro has only been at the University of Detroit Mercy for a short time, but her resume is growing quicker than some of …
Student Spotlight: Jennifer Lafon
On behalf of Alumni Relations, our Student Spotlight shines on senior Jennifer Lafon! Jennifer is a wonderful co-worker and the kind of person everyone hopes …
Student Spotlight: Emily Forth
On behalf of the Student Life Office, recommended by Assistant Director of Student Life Elizabeth Mazorowicz, our Student Spotlight shines on senior Emily Forth! Within …
Student Spotlight: Nathan Wodwaski
On behalf of the Student Alumni Leadership Council and Alumni Relations, our Student Spotlight shines on senior Nathan Wodwaski! Wodwaski was a key player and …
Student Spotlight: Jordan E. Todd
Our Student Spotlight shines on senior and TRiO Upward Bound student Jordan E. Todd! Todd graduates from the College of Liberal Arts & Education with …
Student Spotlight: Sebastian Carlesso
On behalf of the Student Alumni Leadership Council and Alumni Relations, our Student Spotlight shines on senior Sebastian Carlesso! Carlesso radiates positive energy and is …
Student Spotlight: DiaMond Sewell
On behalf of the Institute for Leadership and Service, our Student Spotlight shines on senior DiaMond Sewell! Sewell has been instrumental in the creation of …
Valedictorian realizes dreams at Detroit Mercy
As a child, Nurzahan Rahman dreamed of being her school’s valedictorian. Through her hard work in the classroom, dedication to giving back and willingness to …
Student Spotlight: Brendan Magolan
On behalf of the Student Alumni Leadership Council and Alumni Relations, our Student Spotlight shines on senior Brendan Magolan! Magolan started his involvement in SALC …
Political Science graduate finds his purpose on McNichols Campus
This series of stories celebrates the achievements of standout students in University of Detroit Mercy’s Class of 2021. Dalonzo Curges knew he belonged at University …
Student Spotlight: Kenneth Donaldson and Dalonzo Curges
On behalf of the Student Life Office, our Student Spotlight shines on seniors Kenneth Donaldson and Dalonzo Curges! Kenny has lived out the University’s Mission …
School of Architecture graduate discovers passion at Detroit Mercy
This series of stories celebrates the achievements of standout students in University of Detroit Mercy’s Class of 2021. Taylor Kile came to University of Detroit …
Jamaica native makes most of opportunities at Detroit Mercy
This series of stories celebrates the achievements of standout students in University of Detroit Mercy’s Class of 2021. Bonanza Cummings’ favorite memory from his time …
Student Spotlight: Ariana Matway
Our Student Spotlight shines on senior and College of Engineering & Science Chemistry student Ariana Matway! Matway will graduate this May and plans to enroll …
Student Spotlight: Seo-Yun Lee
Our Student Spotlight shines on international student Seo-Yun Lee! Hometown: Daegu, South Korea Year & Major: Junior, Chemistry, College of Engineering & Science Languages Spoken: …
Recognize a graduating senior this month
As we reflect on the semester in the month of May, the Student Life Office is working with the Marketing & Communications team to highlight …
Student Spotlight: Garret Weaver
Our Student Spotlight shines on senior and College of Engineering & Science Biology student Garret Weaver! Weaver was recently acknowledged as tutor of the week …
Student Spotlight: Atalie Garmo
Our Student Spotlight shines on senior and College of Engineering & Science Biology student Atalie Garmo! Garmo is a part of a rigorous program with …
Student Spotlight: AmirReza Radmanesh
Our Student Spotlight shines on international student AmirReza Radmanesh! Hometown: Isfahan, Iran Year & Major: Ph.D. candidate, Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering & Science Languages …
Student Spotlight: Savannah Sloan
Student Savannah Sloan was nominated as a top tutor for staff appreciation week in the Student Success Center! Sloan is spotlighted for all the hours …
Student Spotlight: Titan Dreamers
The Ignatian Solidarity Network social justice blog recently featured a story by Associate University Minister Salena Ibrahim on University Ministry, its Undocu-Student Week programming and …