Lisa 2, a novel by Professor of English Nick Rombes, was published in December by Calamari Archives out of New York City. His conversation about the …
Sr. Judy Mouch’s Celebration of Life set for Jan. 27
A Mass of Remembrance will be held in the Fountain Lounge of the Student Union at 4 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Life reception and program at 4:45 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus.
Adventure Series winter ski trip to Mt. Brighton on Feb. 7
Join University Recreation for an skiing adventure at Mt. Brighton on Friday, Feb. 7 from 6-9 p.m. Admission price includes your choice of ski or snowboard rental.
Clinical Psychology M.A. program open house set for Jan. 27
Learn more about Detroit Mercy’s master’s program in Clinical Psychology and the Ignite Scholarship during a live Zoom session on Jan. 27. Explore this meaningful program and get all your questions answered!
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.
School of Dentistry Dean Mert N Aksu recently shared insights on the potential short- and long-term effects of discontinuing community water fluoridation in an article …
Poetry submissions due Feb. 7 for Dudley Randall Poetry Prize Competition
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. 7, and the first prize is $150!
Professor and Associate Dean of the School of Architecture & Community Development Noah Resnick was awarded the prestigious American Institute of Architects (AIA) Michigan President’s …
Writing Center offering three online training sessions to help students
Detroit Mercy students are invited to attend online training sessions to help improve writing and critical thinking skills through the Writing Center, on Jan. 21, Feb. 4 and Feb. 18.
Register to present at 19th annual scholarly celebration event
The University’s Celebration of Scholarly Achievement & Community Engagement (CSACE) is an opportunity for students, staff and faculty to be recognized for their work throughout the academic year. Registration and submissions are due on March 3.
UREC unveils winter 2025 intramural sports programming
University Recreation has something for all Titans this winter with its intramural sports programming.
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.
Enroll for winter term tuition payment plan; deadline is Feb. 15
Payment plans for winter term tuition are available to students through Feb. 15. To take advantage of five-month payment plan, please sign up by Jan. 15.
Sorority recruitment begins at orientation/open house on Jan. 21
Join Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Beta Gamma and Sigma Sigma Sigma sororities and get a preview of sorority life during a week of connection, conversation and fun starting Tuesday, Jan. 21.
Winners of the 2024 UDM Photography Contest announced
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Detroit Mercy Photography Contest, with a big congratulations to Jordan Shear for winning the Best of Show award for the photo, “Red, Gold, and Renaissance.”
Get ready to move with URec fitness classes
Kick off your fitness journey with University Recreation at yoga classes designed to help you unwind, stretch and strengthen and/or Titan Training, a high energy combination of cardio and strength training.
Clinical Assistant Professor Mark Mortiere ’82, ’86 has been selected by the Michigan Dental Association (MDA) Board of Trustees as the recipient of the 2025 …
Detroit Mercy’s STAR Center has received provisional accreditation. CHP’s Simulation, Technology and Research (STAR) Center recently received notification that it earned provisional accreditation from the …
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!
Intersectional Immersion Day offers service experience for students, Jan. 20
Join us for a day of service, education, and reflection on issues of gender, race, immigration, employment and housing. All students of faith or non-faith are welcome!
Reserve rooms for events at UDM in CourseDog
You can now reserve a room for a meeting or event on the McNichols Campus in real time in CourseDog.
Apply for 2025 Valedictorian and Kappa Gamma Pi honors society
Detroit Mercy students prepared for graduation in December 2024, May or August 2025 with a minimum GPA of 3.8 may apply to be selected as the 2025 Valedictorian. Those with a minimum GPA of 3.3 may also be interested in applying for membership in Kappa Gamma Pi, a national Catholic graduate honor society!
Six 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 recipients of the second annual Adia J. Palmer Memorial Scholarship for the 2024-25 school year: Hisham Almadani, Taspiya Begum, Isabelle Francis, Cecilia Grimes, Desseray Martin and Kateri Sollars.
Earn $40 through Detroit Mercy’s mental health study
Detroit Mercy students, staff and faculty can earn $40 through a mental health study at the University. Each in-person appointment is expected to take between 60-90 minutes.
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.
Professor of Mathematics Jeffe J. Boats‘ debut novel, Blood Game, comes out on Feb. 4 and is available for pre-order at Amazon, Barnes & Noble …
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.
Appalachia service immersion trip application deadline is Jan. 15
Service immersion trip to Joppa Mountain, Tenn., takes place during spring break, March 1-7. UDM students of all faiths or non-faiths are invited to apply for this opportunity. Participants will engage in hands-on service in the community around Joppa Mountain, including building homes, working in food pantries and learning about the systemic issues that contribute to poverty and displacement.
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.
Detroit lands on The New York Times’ 52 places to go in 2025
Detroit is the 39th location on the NYT list this year and was applauded for its “remarkable signs of renewal.”
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!
Civil rights spring break service immersion trip application deadline is Jan. 15
Service immersion trip to Montgomery, Ala., takes place during spring break, March 1-8. UDM students of all faiths or non-faiths are invited to apply for this opportunity. Participants will engage in current-day civil rights issues around racism and voting access as well tour historical sites.
Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) was proud to take part in Gleaners Food Bank‘s annual fundraiser, highlighting the vital partnership between our organizations. TENN Program …
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!
Three DMTC productions earn honors
Two productions were selected for recognition at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) Region 3, while “A Year with Frog and Toad” earned six Wilde Awards, given to professional productions across Michigan.
Titans needed to deliver fresh produce with TENN
Join TENN in delivering fresh produce and smiles to our neighbors, while earning service hours!
Professor of Chemistry Mark Benvenuto and a team of students who performed research in metal alloys and creating art medals from alloys have published an …
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.
URec introduces new event for 2025: New Year’s Rec-Solutions, Jan. 7
University Recreation can’t wait to see all Titans at a new event geared at starting the new year off with a bang! Join us on Jan. 7 for some fun and fitness in the Student Fitness Center. Stay tuned for more details!
Celebrate the start of the new semester at welcome week, Jan. 6-10
Start the new year with an exciting week of fun, creativity and connection at Welcome Week, Jan. 6-10
College of Health Professions Associate Professor Zigmond Kozicki and Stephanie Baiyasi-Kozicki ’15 were presented with a proclamation of deep appreciation for the establishment of the …
Tuition insurance being offered, beginning Winter 2025
Tuition insurance will be offered for Detroit Mercy students through GradGuard beginning during the Winter 2025 semester.
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.
New cybersecurity threat emerges called quishing
Quishing is an up-and-coming cybersecurity threat with an intended theft of sensitive information for the purpose of financial fraud, identity theft or ransomware. Read on to discover the necessary steps you can take to protect yourself from this threat.
Associate Professor Zigmond Kozicki and Stephanie Baiyasi-Kozicki ’15 are published in the second edition of Foundations of Rural Public Health on the topic of U.S. …
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.
Team of students now performing standard operator services for Detroit Mercy
A small team of students are performing operator services for incoming calls to the University to help route calls to the correct department.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Detroit Mercy wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday season! The University has updated hours of operation across all of its campuses during the holiday season.
Fall 2024 Spiritus magazine now available online
Check out the newest edition of Spiritus, the magazine of Detroit Mercy, online now!
Professor and Department Co-chair of History Roy Finkenbine and co-author Carol E. Mull published the article “The Underground Railroad in Michigan Territory: Reverend Alfred Brunson’s …