Learn about UDM’s study abroad and immersion programs on Nov. 16
Find out all about what Detroit Mercy has to offer with its study abroad and immersion programs at the International Dinner, set for Thursday, Nov. 16 from 5-7 p.m.
President Emeritus and Distinguished University Professor Antoine M. Garibaldi delivered the Aims of Education Address at Georgetown University’s Faculty Convocation on Oct. 30. The ceremony …
Provide feedback in Dining Services’ campus-wide survey
Through Nov. 10, Detroit Mercy Dining Services is conducting a campus-wide survey to better understand the UDM community’s dining satisfaction.
CCPD to host several career development opportunities in November
Detroit Mercy’s Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) will host a series of events that will help guide students and alumni through their professional development and examine ways to foster wellness on the path to career success.
African American Studies program to hold webinar on ‘The Congo, Michigan and you’
The African American Studies program at Detroit Mercy is producing a Zoom webinar Nov. 14 on the ongoing crises in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), efforts to resettle refugees in Michigan and the role our consumption plays in fueling violence and displacement.
Next monthly liturgy set for Wednesday, Nov. 15
Fr. Patrick Kelly, S.J. will celebrate the liturgy and preach on a theme related to the University’s educational mission. There will be a pizza lunch afterwards in the Commerce & Finance Building, Room 238 and time to visit with colleagues.
Meet the UDM Class of 2027
With the fall semester in full swing, several Titan freshmen share how their experience at UDM has been thus far.
Men’s soccer to host tournament game Sunday
Following a strong regular-season campaign, the Titan men’s soccer team will host a quarterfinal matchup 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov 5 in the Horizon League Championship from Titan Field on the McNichols Campus.
TENN compost competition: Org vs. Org, Nov. 3 and 6
Compete to be the most sustainable student organization or group and win a pizza party with Titan Equity Nourish Network’s compost competition on Friday, Nov. 3 and Monday, Nov. 6.
Detroit Urban Health AI Challenge sees success, formation of partnerships
The Detroit Urban Health AI Challenge, which was hosted by Detroit Mercy, brought in more than 70 in-person attendees with an additional 108 people joining online. The STAR Center and TENN placed in the top-two teams at the competition.
Titan spotlight: Meet members of Metz!
The University of Detroit Mercy offers several dining options for students, faculty, staff and others, one of them being Metz Culinary Management. Meet a few members of the Metz staff on the McNichols Campus
Call for Proposals: 2024’s AJCU Faith, Justice and Reconciliation Assembly
The steering committee for 2024’s AJCU Faith, Justice, and Reconciliation Assembly has extended the deadline for program proposals to Monday, Nov. 27.
Mass of Remembrance set for Sunday, Nov. 5
Detroit Mercy will hold a Mass of Remembrance on the first Sunday of November — Nov. 5 — at 4 p.m. in the St. Ignatius Chapel in the Commerce and Finance Building. All are welcome.
UDM-OCC agreement will help Engineering students
Detroit Mercy and Oakland Community College (OCC) have announced an articulation agreement making it easier for OCC pre-engineering graduates to complete a bachelor’s degree in various engineering disciplines at UDM.
Field Trip Day offers free admission Wednesday for lunch-time game
Detroit Mercy’s Department of Athletics is excited to bring back the women’s basketball Field Trip Day game, set for 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1 at Calihan Hall. All fans get into the game for free.
Titans host Wayne State for Detroit Public School Benefit Game, Nov. 2
The University of Detroit Mercy Department of Athletics is proud to announce that the 5th Annual City College Series DPS Benefit Game is set for Thursday, Nov. 2 as the men’s basketball team host city-rival Wayne State in an exhibition contest at 7 p.m. inside Calihan Hall.
Volunteer for TENN’s composting challenge, Nov. 3 and Nov. 6
Help with the competition by volunteering for one or multiple shifts on either or both of the days. Assist with recording who drops off pumpkin compost and also by helping load donations into TENN’s trailer. Snacks will be provided!
Students invited to Etiquette Dinner on Nov. 2
Detroit Mercy’s Etiquette Dinner for students is set for Nov. 2. Join Detroit Mercy alumni and women of Stellantis in an evening of professional and personal development.
Detroit Mercy community invited to submit for UDM Photography Contest, deadline Nov. 5
The Detroit Mercy community is invited to participate, compete and submit for the 2023 UDM Photography Contest! The deadline for submission is Sunday, Nov. 5 at 11:59 p.m. First-place winners in each category will receive cash prizes and an enlarged, mounted copy of their winning photographs.
National study ranks UDM among top 10% of universities in U.S. for return-on-investment
Detroit Mercy ranks No. 455 out of 4,500 colleges and universities nationwide for salary earned over the 40-year length of a career according to research published by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce in 2022.
Winter 2024 Schedule of Classes now available
Detroit Mercy’s Winter 2023 Schedule of Classes is now available at udmercy.edu/classschedule or through your my.udmercy.edu self-service account (non-Dental and non-Law).
Jesuit Friends and Alumni of Detroit Luncheon set for Nov. 14
Rita Dollard-O’Malley is the featured guest at the Jesuit Friends and Alumni of Detroit Luncheon, which is slated for Tuesday, Nov. 14 at the Detroit Athletic Club. Lunch begins at noon.
Ethics Bowl makes post-pandemic return, awarding winners
The team called Tomato Sandwiches (made up of Political Science majors Isabelle Francis, Kelsie Shammami, Juan Willis and Kaleb Smith) were named winners of the competition.
Engineering & Science to host 10th annual Research Symposium, Oct. 27
Detroit Mercy’s College of Engineering and Science is set to host its 10th annual Research Symposium on Friday, Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for undergraduate and graduate students. The event will take place in the Fountain Lounge of the Student Union.
Theatre Company’s ‘A Year with Frog and Toad’ debuts Oct. 27
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company’s first performance of the 2023-24 school year is “A Year with Frog and Toad,” a heartwarming musical adventure that will delight audiences of all ages across two weekends.
Detroit Mercy PA students win first place for MAPA promo video
More than 100 Detroit Mercy Physician Assistant (PA) students and faculty members took part in the annual Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants (MAPA) convention Oct. 12-15 in Traverse City, Mich.
Ministry podcast: New episode features Matt Mio on faith and science
The newest episode, debuting on Tuesday, Oct. 24, features Chair and Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Matthew Mio.
McNichols Library exhibit: Art, history and scholarships, circa 1923
The McNichols Campus Library is hosting a unique, 100-year-old display through the end of October. The display features the art of the late local artist Pauline Locher and highlights an art exhibit that raised funds for University of Detroit scholarships a century ago.
Monthly liturgy with Office of Mission Integration set for Oct. 25
Detroit Mercy’s Office of Mission Integration will be celebrating their next monthly liturgy on Wednesday, Oct. 25 at noon in the St. Ignatius Chapel.
Women’s soccer hosts rival Oakland in final home game Wednesday
Detroit Mercy’s final home game of the regular season is a red out, so be sure to wear your red! There will be a student raffle at the contest with prizes such as pizza gift cards and T-shirts.
Detroit Urban Health AI Challenge set for Oct. 27-28 at UDM
More than $10,000 in prizes is up for grabs for students with the event designed to foster AI innovation in addressing Detroit’s urgent urban health challenges. The hack-a-thon will be working with technology companies and community organizations to solve real-world problems.
Support Safety Street on Oct. 27 with candy donations
Help support Safety Street, Detroit Mercy’s annual trick-or-treat event, by donating candy and sweets to ensure a fun, safe and successful time for our community. Donations will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 20.
Assistant Professor Yolonda Freeman-Hildreth of the Physician Assistant Program has been recognized as a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of PAs (AAPA). This distinction …
Join TENN for volunteer cooking day on Oct. 26
Volunteer at the Cooking Day on Thursday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 16100 Lawton Street, just a few blocks east of the McNichols Campus in Detroit.
Lecturer Anne-Marie Kosi-Kupe from the College of Engineering & Science was awarded the Educational Leadership, College-Level Promotion of Education Women of Color (WOC) Award for …
Join the African American Studies Program for 6 Mile Meet-up, Oct. 24
Detroit Mercy’s African American Studies Program launches the first in its series of neighborhood meet-ups on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 12:45 p.m. just a few blocks from the McNichols Campus at Waffle Cafe Detroit.
24th annual McElroy Lecture on Law and Religion, Oct. 24
2023’s lecture is titled “Religious Lawyering in a Polarized World,” and will be presented by Amy Uelmen of Georgetown Law. The 24th annual lecture is set for Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 5-6 p.m. at the Riverfront Campus, Room 226.
ReBUILDetroit to host virtual talk on tools for mentoring across race and gender
ReBUILDetroit will host Becky Wai-Ling Packard to discuss tools for mentoring across race and gender. The virtual talk, set for Thursday, Oct. 26 at 12:45 p.m., is titled “Mentoring Across Racial and Gender Identities: Practical Strategies for Everyday Conversations.”
Priority registration available for Winter/Summer 2024
Any student who has been identified as a Titan student-athlete or student veteran will be able to register for Winter and Summer 2024 classes beginning on Thursday, Nov. 2 at 8:30 a.m.
Mass for Commerce set for Oct. 25
Join the business and professional community in prayer and fellowship at the 30th annual Mass for Commerce on Wednesday, Oct. 25 at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. Mass begins at 8 a.m.
Seed library being offered at McNichols Campus Library
It may be fall, but it is also the best time to sow some seeds. Swing by the McNichols Campus Library to check them out!
Poems from Conception to Composition with Kevin Cantwell, Oct. 17
Join the University community for Poems from Conception to Composition with Kevin Cantwell on Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 12:45 p.m. in the Briggs Building, Room …
Architecture students recognized after winning international competition
A project that started out with a simple L-shaped building led to international recognition for three Detroit Mercy students in the American Institute of Architects Committee on the Environment (AIA COTE) Top Ten for Students Competition.
Craft pumpkin compost kits with TENN, Oct. 18
Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) will host a pumpkin compost-kit party and invites volunteers to join in crafting and creating kits for the community.
Associate Professor Zigmond Kozicki was awarded the 2023 Philo T. Farnsworth Award for his documentary film, “Great Lakes: One Water for Life.” Along with Stephanie Baiyasi-Kozicki ’15, …
Info session: Travel to Cuba with UDM set for Oct. 17
Visit Cuba with Detroit Mercy during spring break 2024! An information session to learn more about the trip is set for Tuesday, Oct. 17 from 1-2 p.m. in the Briggs Building, Room 105.
Wellness & Well-being Expo with vaccine clinic set for Oct. 19
The Wellness and Well-being Expo for all students and employees is set for Thursday, Oct. 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus.
Darienne Driver Hudson to speak on leadership at UDM, Oct. 18
The President and CEO of United Way for Southeastern Michigan, Darienne Driver Hudson, is set to speak on “Perspectives on Leadership in Times of Crisis” on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 5:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom.
Professor of History and Department co-chair Roy Finkenbine was interviewed Oct. 12 on WDET’s “Detroit Today” with Stephen Henderson about Detroit’s Underground Railroad. Listen to the …
Learn more about Busy Persons Retreat with info session, Oct. 17
Learn more about the retreat at 12:35 p.m. Oct. 17 in the Holy Spirit Chapel inside of the Student Union. The four-week retreat is open to the whole community and begins on Oct. 23. There is no cost to participate.