Volunteer in making Valentine’s Day cards with TENN, Feb. 12
Join Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) in making Valentine’s Day cards for our community partners Monday, Feb. 12 at 2:30 p.m.
Submit by Feb. 9: Dudley Randall Poetry Prize for undergrad students
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. 9 and the first prize is $150.
Alumnus’ research in ‘Science’ highlights new plastic material
As humans work toward a more sustainable future on Earth, imagine having one material that can act like many of the plastics used in daily life. Now consider those same principles being used in outer space, where resources and capacity are precious commodities. Thanks to research by Nicholas Boynton ’19, these concepts may one day become a reality.
David Neuhaus, S.J., to speak on crisis in Holy Land, Feb. 12
Listen to reflections on contemporary events unfolding in the Holy Land, including Gaza, the West Bank, and Israel with David Mark Neuhaus, S.J., speaking virtually Monday, Feb. 12 from 5-6:30 p.m.
Join colleagues for ‘A Time to Breathe,’ Feb. 9
Pause the workday and join fellow Detroit Mercy colleagues for a time of reflection and sharing on Friday, Feb. 9 from 12-1 p.m. inside of the Student Union, Room 208.
UDM online graduate programs ranked among best by ‘U.S. News & World Report’
UDM was ranked 13th nationally in the Best Online General Management MBA Programs category, while its online Graduate Nursing Program was No. 62.
Senior Lecturer in Decision Sciences Terry Howard was elected to the board of directors for a three-year term (2024-27) at the Association of College Honor …
Winter career and co-op fair set for Tuesday, Feb. 6
The fair in the Student Union Ballroom features more than 65 organizations and is a great opportunity for students to meet with a variety of employers as well as graduate schools to discuss full-time employment, graduate school options, co-op and internship positions as well as volunteering opportunities.
Interfaith dinner celebrating religious diversity, Feb. 7
Join the Detroit Mercy community in celebrating our religious diversity with an interfaith dinner for all on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 5:30 p.m. inside of the Student Union Ballroom.
E&S to host science communications art show, Feb. 5-9
The CNXNS: SciComm Art Show is free for all and takes place from 3-8 p.m. each day inside of the Architecture Exhibition Space in the Warren Loranger Architecture Building. The show will feature a broad range of art pieces created by UDM faculty, staff and students.
Antoine Davis returns for UDM Night at Motor City Cruise game
Join fellow Titans for the University of Detroit Mercy Night as the Motor City Cruise welcome Titan alumnus and former star guard of the Titan men’s basketball team, Antoine Davis, and the Rip City Remix on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m.
Travel to India in 2025: Information session on Feb. 6
Learn more about the trip with a virtual information session on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 6:15 p.m. Students will learn more about the trip dates, costs, and student grant opportunities.
Creative Writing Collective’s next gathering set for Feb. 6
All are welcome to join Detroit Mercy’s Creative Writing Collective on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 5:15 p.m. with Professor of English Nick Rombes set to lead. The gathering will be held in the Briggs Building, Room 205.
Greek life offers opportunities to grow
Joining Greek life can offer many benefits to its members, including opportunities for leadership development and charitable or service work.
Off-campus poetry in Detroit reading features UDM faculty
English faculty members Michael Lauchlan and Stacy Gnall will be performing poetry at Book Suey in nearby Hamtramck on Friday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m.
Phi Beta Sigma fraternity to hold open house, Feb. 7
Detroit Mercy’s Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. is hosting its 2024 spring open house to any male that is interested in joining.
U.S. Department of Defense awards UDM-led Cybersecurity consortium $497,080 in sustainment funding
University of Detroit Mercy received a $497,080 award from the United States Department of Defense (DoD) to sustain its work in establishing the Metro Detroit Regional Vehicle Cybersecurity Institute, a regional cybersecurity consortium.
Go Move Challenge returns, begins on Feb. 1!
Detroit Mercy colleagues will help their team win by recording minutes of intentional physical activity that gets the heart pumping to determine which Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) institution is the most active.
Apply to be a 2024-25 student leader at Detroit Mercy
Apply now for Summer 2024, Fall 2024 and Winter 2025. Three informational sessions will be held leading up to the application deadline date on Friday, Feb. 2.
Women engineers share experiences in industry, Jan. 31
Join Detroit Mercy’s Society of Women Engineers and Office of Title IX for a discussion of women’s experiences in the engineering industry on Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 5 p.m.
Neil Mandt, five-time Emmy winner, to host master class at UDM, Jan. 31
The Department of Communications Studies and the College of Liberal Arts & Education will host a public presentation by five-time Emmy winner, movie and TV producer, Neil Mandt, on Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 11 a.m.
Help UDM Dental student with questionnaire about vaping, e-cigarette health effects
Help assist a UDM Dental student with a quick questionnaire regarding the effects of vaping and e-cigarettes on individual health. All answers from the questionnaire will remain anonymous.
Detroit Mercy was recently named one of the top-5 colleges/universities with the most engaged officials on ZeeMee in 2023. The list featured the colleges/universities with …
Detroit Mercy announces Titan Edge: Eligible students receive a tuition-free undergraduate degree
Beginning with the 2024-25 academic year, Detroit Mercy will offer free tuition to first-year students who meet certain eligibility requirements. They may renew Titan Edge for up to four years total.
Three 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 first recipients of the Adia J. Palmer Memorial Scholarship for the 2023-24 school year: Salihom Kidane, Joyce Olatunde and Jennifer Raptoplous.
Professor of Architecture and Community Development Claudia Bernasconi and Emerita Professor of Psychology Libby Balter Blume recently published two journal articles in December 2023. The …
Pre-Lenten retreat open for all on Saturday, Feb. 10
Detroit Mercy offers an opportunity to help you focus your prayer during Lent, which comes from the Jesuit tradition and is rooted in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. The Pre-Lenten Retreat is set for Saturday, Feb. 10 from 9-11:30 a.m. in Lansing-Reilly Hall, on the McNichols Campus.
Suite tickets are now available for PGA Tour’s Rocket Mortgage Classic
Detroit Mercy is offering an exclusive experience for this year’s Rocket Mortgage Classic at a new price point — only $250 per ticket. Proceeds support the scholarship endowment.
All organizations invited to participate in UDM Going Green competition
All Detroit Mercy organizations are invited to participate in an Electronics and Paper Recycling Competition from Feb. 12-23. This “UDM Going Green” initiative is being hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity.
Alumnus on chase to represent Team USA in 2024 Olympics
Former student-athlete Ben Kendell ’18, ’19 is set to become the fifth Titan male to compete in the U.S. Olympic Trials, competing in the marathon Feb. 3 in Orlando, Fla.
Professor of Religious Studies J. Todd Hibbard recently published, “Prophets and Prophecy: Ancient Israel and Judah,” by Paulist Press. The book examines the phenomenon of …
University announces expansion of tuition exchange programs
The University has expanded its options for tuition exchange programs, a benefit to full-time employees, it was announced Monday by President Donald Taylor.
Professor of History and Department co-chair Roy E. Finkenbine gave a talk, “William Swan and the Greensky Indians: A Civil War Story from Northern Michigan” …
Suicide prevention gatekeeper training open for all, Jan. 26
The College of Health Professions Wellness and Well-being Committee will be presenting Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR): Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training on Friday, Jan. 26 at 9:30 a.m.
DMTC students honored by Kennedy Center theatre festival
Two individuals and the cast of Pride and Prejudice were recently honored by the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival for their outstanding creative work.
Summer 2024 financial aid application now available
Students enrolling in summer term needing financial aid must submit a financial aid application in order to receive a financial package for the summer.
English faculty duo to read poetry in Ann Arbor, Jan. 25
The reading in Ann Arbor, Mich. is being held to celebrate Isaac Pickell’s new collection of poetry, “It’s Not Over Once You Figure It Out,” which focuses on various experiences of race in America. Pickell and Stacy Gnall will both be performing poetry.
Volunteers needed: TENN produce deliveries
Looking for volunteer hours in the New Year? Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network has two regular delivery shifts for you!
UDM celebrates Martin Luther King Jr., Black History Month
University of Detroit Mercy is commemorating the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrating Black History Month with a series of programs on the McNichols, Riverfront and Corktown Campuses.
Help name the STAR Center’s new mannequin
Students, the STAR Center needs help picking and selecting a name for the new mannequin inside of the STAR Center! Help pick and select the name for the new mannequin by the end of the day on Sunday, Jan. 21.
January newsletter: Your Health Matters
The Wellness Center has teamed up with The Brieden Group to bring you the January issue of “Your Health Matters,” a monthly wellness newsletter for Detroit Mercy.
Fitness classes at UDM return Wednesday, Jan. 17
Get ready to kickstart the new semester off with two excellent fitness classes! Our yoga class, taught by Airik Sanders, returns bi-weekly and is set …
Special luncheon precedes staff appreciation night at women’s basketball game, Jan. 18
Detroit Mercy’s Department of Athletics will host a special luncheon, set for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18 prior to UDM’s 7 p.m. game against Green Bay. All faculty and staff are invited free of charge as part of Staff Appreciation Day, which includes a free game ticket.
Creative Writing Collective meets virtually on Jan. 16
All Detroit Mercy students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends are invited to join Creative Writing Collective’s first gathering of the New Year on Tuesday, Jan. 16!
Triptych series returns with author Srikanth Reddy, Jan. 18
Detroit Mercy’s English Department welcomes back its Triptych series by hosting Srikanth Reddy, author of “Facts for Visitors,” on Thursday, Jan. 18 at 6:30 p.m.
UREC unveils winter 2024 intramural sports
University Recreation has something for all Titans this winter with its intramural sports programming.
Student spotlight: Katherine Mutschler advances to semifinals of acting competition
Congratulations to junior Katherine Mutschler, who advanced to the semifinals in the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship competition at the Region 3 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival!
New flyer, poster templates now available
The new templates, unveiled by Marketing & Communication, are pre-branded and ready for immediate use for any event.
Update: Dining Services deliveries delay
Metz Culinary Management is experiencing the affects of a vendor trucking strike with food deliveries being delayed and/or with lower food volumes.
Titan spotlight: Detroit Mercy’s bookstore manager!
Titans, meet the bookstore manager at Detroit Mercy, Nijal Journey.