Detroit Mercy’s School of Optometry will be part of the programming for the upcoming annual Association of Schools & Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) meeting for …
All invited to annual Celebration of Scholarly Achievement on April 9
UDM friends and family are invited to the 19th Annual Celebration of Scholarly Achievement & Community Engagement (CSACE) on Thursday, April 9, in the Whitty Student Fitness Center. Join the celebration of academic, scholarly and creative accomplishments of our University community.
Psi Chi to induct new Honor Society members, April 9
The University of Detroit Mercy chapter of Psi Chi, the International Psychology Honor Society, will be inducting new members on Thursday, April 9 at 6 p.m.
Softball to host Faculty and Staff Appreciation game, April 9
Cheer on Titan softball at Faculty & Staff Appreciation Day, Thursday, April 9, at 3 p.m., at Buysse Ballpark with free admission and a complimentary Titans hat for all faculty and staff in attendance.
Telephone system upgrade at University coming soon
Over the coming months, ITS will begin moving University phones to Microsoft Teams Telephony, a modern, integrated calling solution that works right from an employee’s assigned computer.
Steven Brady to discuss Catholic perspectives on Vietnam War at CLASA Mercy Peace Forum, April 9
CLASA webinar series hosts Steven Brady on Thursday, April 9, who will discuss his new book ‘Less Than Victory: American Catholics and the Vietnam War’ and the moral dilemmas posed by the Vietnam War.
University announces 2026 Commencement speakers
Commencement ceremonies for the University of Detroit Mercy are nearly one month away and UDM has announced its lineup of speakers across the four 2026 ceremonies for May 8-9 on the McNichols Campus.
Spotlight: Alnajjar, Rubicz win second annual Moot Court competition
The Pre-Law Society and Business Law Society collaborated to host the second annual Moot Court Competition, bringing students together for a day of appellate advocacy and legal analysis on the McNichols Campus of University of Detroit Mercy.
Cushing Distinguished Lecture series features Ruben Habito, April 8
The Department of Religious Studies presents the 2026 Cushing Distinguished Lecture series on Wednesday, April 8, featuring Ruben L.F. Habito.
Professor of Physics Prasad Venugopal was the guest on the Living Faith Doing Justice podcast, hosted at Ss. Peter & Paul Jesuit Church on March …
Walk to Stop the Violence set for Good Friday, April 3
People of faith are invited to advocate for gun safety laws and show up to stop the violence in our communities at University Ministry’s Walk to Stop the Violence on Good Friday, April 3.
Charlton Center to host the Hon. Philip Jefferson at annual Speaker Series, April 7
The Honorable Philip Jefferson, vice chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, will be the featured speaker in the Charlton Center for Responsible Investing’s fourth annual Speaker Series on April 7.
Professor of Law Cara Cunningham Warren has been elected to a three-year term as a member of Collegium’s Board of Directors, and begins her new …
Share ideas, conversation at Donuts with the Dean, April 6
All students are invited to drop by the Zalke Lounge on Monday, April 6, for a casual opportunity to connect with the Dean of Students to share ideas and/or ask questions.
Holy Thursday Mass set for April 2
All are welcome to a Holy Thursday Mass 4 p.m., April 2 hosted by the Sisters of Mercy and University Ministry inside of the St. Ignatius Chapel in the Commerce & Finance Building on the McNichols Campus.
Library offering new birdwatching kits for aspiring birders
The McNichols Campus Library invites Titans interested in birdwatching or just learning more about the birds passing through out shared environment to check out one of the Libraries’ new birdwatching kits.
Half-day student retreat on discernment and decision making, April 10
Students, please join the College of Business Administration at a half-day retreat on April 10 designed to help you navigate important life and career decisions through the lens of Ignatian spirituality and discernment. Deadline to RSVP is March 30.
Donate clothing items for TENN drive, through April 3
Donate, declutter, and make a difference at TENN’s Clothing Drive from March 16-April 3. Donate new or gently used clothing and have a chance to win a pizza party!
Isaiah “Ike” McKinnon ’75, ’78, a retired Detroit Mercy professor, retired Detroit police chief and former deputy mayor of the City of Detroit has been …
Nada Fadul to speak on humanitarian crisis in Sudan, April 1
Join CLASA, CHASS and WGS on April 1 for a virtual conversation featuring Nada Fadul, who will discuss the humanitarian crisis in Sudan and give a general overview of Sudan’s history with an in-depth description of the current war.
The Detroit Mercy Chemistry Club was among only 25 percent of student chapters worldwide to receive an “outstanding” student chapter recognition by the American Chemical Society.
Antoine M. Garibaldi, president emeritus and distinguished university professor, was recently honored with the 2026 Distinguished Warriors award from the Urban League of Detroit & …
Detroit Mercy alumni Michael Vinarcik ’04 and Susan Wellman-Smith ’04 received honors from the Engineering Society of Detroit’s Affiliate Council at the 55th annual Gold …
Submissions to AI AgeWell Challenge due March 30
The Detroit Urban Health AI Challenge is back for its third year to the McNichols Campus with the theme ‘Aging Well,’ exploring how AI can support healthy aging and quality of life. The deadline is quickly approaching to submit your idea for the AI AgeWell Challenge. Submit your idea by March 30 and join interdisciplinary teams for mentorship, prizes and a live pitch competition on April 10.
CLASA to hold annual UCA Jesuit Martyrs fundraiser dinner, March 30
All are invited to learn about contemporary Central America and help to raise funds for an important scholarship on March 30 at the UCA Jesuit Martyrs Fundraiser dinner.
Poet Joanne Godley to launch award-winning collection at reading, March 25
Broadside Lotus Press and the University of Detroit Mercy Press will hold a special virtual reading and conversation with award-winning poet Joanne Godley on March 25, where she will launch her collection ‘How the Black Panthers Fell from the Sky.’
University Ministry to host overnight social justice retreat, March 27-28
An overnight social justice retreat with the theme “Contemplatives in Action,’ hosted by University Ministry will take place on March 27-28 at the Maxis Spirituality Center. This retreat will focus especially on immigration, nonviolence, activism, community care and mindfulness, and more.
Post-Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies to hold virtual info session, March 25
For those interested in advancing expertise in addiction studies, bring your questions to Detroit Mercy’s upcoming virtual information session, March 25, to explore the Post Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies program.
Next installment of SACD lecture series set for March 25
SACD will welcome Patrick Morrissy and Wayne Meyer on Wednesday, March 25, in the Loranger Exhibition Space for the next lecture in its series titled ‘Urban Neighborhoods: Strategic Intervention, Stability, and the Power of Street Level Practice.’
University Ministry to hold Day of Witness for Migrants, March 24
A Day of Witness for Migrants, featuring an interfaith prayer service, helpful resources and opportunities for peaceful advocacy, and free baked goods, will take place on Tuesday, March 24.
SACD presents lecture ‘PIVOT Coopérative d’Architecture,’ March 30
SACD will host Egest Gjinali and Colleen Lashuk on Monday, March 30, for the next installment of its lecture series with a presentation, titled ‘PIVOT Coopérative d’Architecture.’ This lecture explores what it means to build an architectural practice grounded in collective responsibility, democratic governance and care for existing social and built environments.
Nominate for the Student Leadership and Service Awards by March 26
Nominations for the Student Leadership and Service Awards and Greek Life Leadership and Service Awards will be accepted until Thursday, March 26!
UDM Cybersecurity students test their skills at virtual cyber competition
Detroit Mercy Cybersecurity students Aldo Tricoli, Noel Renu, Adam Jamaleddin and Jonah Dabesh competed in the VICEROY Chapter 3: Iron Vanguard Cybersecurity competition on March 5.
Author Alfred Babo to speak on academic impact of being a professor in exile, March 26
Join CHASS on March 26 for a conversation with Alfred Babo, Fairfield University professor and exiled scholar, who will discuss the challenges faced by exiled academics and intellectuals and introduce his new book.
Detroit Mercy Night at Pistons game set for March 25
Attend UDM Night on March 25 at Little Caesars Arena as the Detroit Pistons take on the Atlanta Hawks and get a free co-branded Pistons and UDM sweater, included with the cost of the ticket.
OMI two-part faculty workshop explores the joy in teaching, March 25 and 31
Faculty are invited to a two-part workshop hosted by the Office of Mission Integration that explores an important question: What brings joy to the act of teaching? The two-part workshop will take place on March 25 and 31.
Graduate admission workshop dates announced for March and April
Join us in person or virtually at the upcoming graduate admissions workshops on March 19 and 31 and April 14 and learn how to make your graduate applications stand out!
Register for second annual Moot Court competition, deadline March 23
Grab a friend and sign up for the Detroit Mercy Pre-Law Society and Business Law Society’s second annual Moot Court Competition, which takes place on April 2. This is an oral competition open to students of all majors, and no writing is involved. Deadline to sign up is March 23.
Interfaith women’s panel, ‘Rooted in Faith, Rising in Strength,’ set for March 23
Celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month on March 23 with an inspiring evening featuring a panel of women sharing their stories of faith and life. Enjoy light refreshments and a self-care activity table. All are welcome!
UDM students place first and second in ISACA Detroit Chapter Cybersecurity Case Competition
UDM students took first and second place, with freshman team receiving honorable mention, in the ISACA Detroit Chapter Cybersecurity Case Competition in March. Student contestants were Noel Renu, Adam Jamaleddin, Harrison Haviland-Longo, Ali Laho, Jarod Cunningham, Samwell Mchunga, Eyitooni Oladipo, Angel Plamoottii and Shifa Khanom.
Submissions for WGS’ Undergraduate Writing Competition due March 23
All current undergraduate students at Detroit Mercy are encouraged to submit original work for the WGS 2025–26 Undergraduate Writing Competition exploring issues of gender, sexuality and/or feminist thought, with the submission deadline March 23. Prizes in total of $700 will be awarded.
University Ministry outing to Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament, March 22
Join University Ministry for a Sunday outing to the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament on March 22, complete with Mass, tour of the Cathedral and brunch afterward.
2026 Phenomenal Woman Award winner Samerah Saad to be honored at March 20 reception
Join the campus community on March 20 for the annual Phenomenal Women’s Reception, honoring this year’s award recipient, Samerah Saad, associate director of Residence Life. The celebration begins at 5 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom and is free and open to all students, faculty and staff.
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Pamela Zarkowski will present in three programs at the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Annual Session in March, …
‘Becoming A Better U’ returns March 28
Enjoy a morning of inspiring speakers, hands-on workshops and a complimentary professional headshot at Becoming a Better U, set for Saturday, March 28. Free breakfast will be provided. Please register by March 23.
Triptych virtual author series features poets Ilya Kaminsky & Katie Farris on March 19
Detroit Mercy’s English Department will host poets Ilya Kaminsky & Katie Farris in the third of three Triptych virtual author series on Thursday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Final call: March 17 is the deadline for Celebration of Scholarly Achievement submissions
All UDM students, staff and faculty from all disciplines across all campuses are encouraged to register for an opportunity to display or present their academic achievements, scholarly research and publications, community service, artistic creations and talents at this year’s CSACE symposium. The deadline to register as a presenter is March 17.
Award-winning author Jim Daniels to read at UDM, March 17
This year’s Michigan Author Award winner Jim Daniels will visit the McNichols Campus on March 17 for a reading and conversation about his work, including his newest collection, ‘Late Invocation for Magic: New and Selected Poems.’
Philosophy Department to host scholar Thomas Nail for pair of events, March 18-19
Distinguished speaker Thomas Nail will speak at a pair of Philosophy Department-hosted events on March 18 and 19.
Theatre Company presents one-night TheatreLab reading, March 19
The Detroit Mercy Theatre Company presents five actors, three short plays and one night of a special TheatreLab reading on Thursday, March 19, at 7:30 p.m., in the new Detroit Mercy Black Box Theatre. This event is free and open to all.