Free fitness classes from URec now available
University Recreation is now offering free fall fitness classes for all! The classes begin Tuesday, Sept. 12. Classes feature Yoga on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Fitness 101 and Fitness 202 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, respectively.
Students: Collaborate for “Pitch-A-Thon,” teams can earn up to $500
All Detroit Mercy students are invited to take part in a “Pitch-A-Thon,” collaborating with students of other disciplines on innovative community health solutions for cash prizes of up to $500 per team.
Charlton Center Speaker Series continues Oct. 3
Reta Jo Lewis, president and chair of the Export Import Bank (EXIM) of the United States, will be the featured speaker in the Charlton Center for Responsible Investing’s second annual Speaker Series.
Students: Earn mini-grants for Creative Community Engagement Projects
Ford Community Corps Partnerships (FCCP) grants provide funds to support student-faculty teams that have creative student-learning ideas. The deadline for proposals is Friday, Sept. 22
Constitution Day panel discussion set for Monday, Sept. 18
The Black Abolitionist Archive, along with the Departments of History and Political Science and the McNichols Campus Library, invite Detroit Mercy students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members to join us for our annual Constitution Day event on Monday, Sept. 18, from 12-1:30 p.m.
The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranks Detroit Mercy among top universities nationally
Detroit Mercy was ranked No. 52 nationally and second in Michigan, according to results released Sept. 6 by WSJ/College Pulse. UDM was the third-highest ranked Jesuit university and only Mercy institution ranked.
Discussion on Barbie and Feminism, Sept. 20
Join the Women’s and Gender Studies Program for a talk with Amanda Hiber, co-director of the program, for a talk which will be followed by a discussion on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 5 p.m. in the Fountain Lounge of the Student Union.
Detroit Mercy participating in mental illness walk, Sept. 16
Calling all Titans! Mental health is at the forefront of national conversation and the National Alliance on Mental Illness Walk (NAMIWalks) is leading the way. Participate with the Detroit Mercy team in the event taking place on Saturday, Sept. 16 at Wayne State University in Detroit.
Wellness and Well-being Expo, Oct. 19, has added COVID, flu vaccine clinics
COVID-19 and flu vaccine clinics have been added during the expo, with that location set for the Fountain Lounge of the Student Union on Oct. 19. The sign-up for the clinics will begin Oct. 3 and be done through an online portal from Rite Aid Pharmacy.
New ranking puts University of Detroit Mercy at No. 2 in Michigan for colleges
The University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) is the second-highest ranking university in Michigan, and among the top institutions in the country, according to recent results from The Wall Street Journal College Pulse.
Beyond Basics looking to hire Detroit Mercy students as tutors
Beyond Basics is looking to hire and train college students to serve as one-on-one tutors resulting in grade-level reading improvement for K-12 students enrolled in schools in the greater Detroit area.
Rocket Mortgage savings available for Detroit Mercy community
Are you thinking of buying a new home or re-financing a current loan? Check out the great savings being offered by Rocket Mortgage to all Detroit Mercy faculty, staff and alumni.
Meet peers, reflect with New Beginnings Retreat, Sept. 23-24
The New Beginnings Retreat is an opportunity to meet new people, forge relationships and reflect on your early experiences of college during the school year.
Sr. Erin McDonald featured in latest Conversations issue
University Minister Erin McDonald, CSJ, has an article featured in the new issue of Conversations in Jesuit Higher Education, which can be found across all Detroit Mercy campuses.
First Cybersecurity Club meeting set for Sept. 25
In the first Cybersecurity Club meeting of the academic year, guest speaker Joe Maki will discuss the importance of the Information Technology Disaster Resource Center (ITDRC).
Celebrate Spirit Mass set for Thursday
Celebrate Spirit with the Detroit Mercy community in the official welcoming event of the new school year on Thursday, Sept. 14 at 11:30 a.m.
Students: Schedule a tutoring appointment with TutorTrac
TutorTrac is now available to our undergraduate student body community to schedule an in-person or online tutoring appointment.
Five to receive Business Leadership Awards on Oct. 8
Five College of Business Administration (CBA) graduates and leaders in their professional careers will be honored during the annual Business Leadership Awards, set for Sunday, Oct. 8.
Associate Professor and Chair of the Physician Assistant program Amy Dereczyk presented her research, “Point of Care Ultrasound in the PA Curriculum: Taking Our Cues …
Associate Professor of Religious Studies Patrick Kelly, S.J.‘s new book, “Play, Sport and Spirit” is beginning to gain some national attention. In the context of …
Volunteers needed: TENN produce deliveries
Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network begins produce deliveries for the 2023-24 school year, starting Friday, Sept. 8 and student volunteers are needed!
Try-out for URec’s club sports this fall
Club sports are students organizations that compete in a specific sport. The organizations have tryouts, practices and often travel to compete against club sports from other universities. Falls sports feature esports, tennis and men’s and women’s volleyball.
Join TENN’s garden service days, starting Sept. 6
Earn service hours, learn about gardening and have fun outside in the dirt with TENN’s garden service days, which are weekly on Wednesdays on the McNichols Campus.
Outdoor movie screening of Steamboy set for Sept. 6
Join the Anime Club, The Hive and Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) for a free movie screening of Steamboy on Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 6 p.m.
Audition for ‘A Year with Frog and Toad,’ Sept. 5
“A Year with Frog and Toad” is based on the Frog and Toad books by Arnold Lobel and was originally presented on Broadway. The DMTC production is directed by Sarah Hawkins Rusk.
Social Work alumna works with animals to impact local students
Shakesha Alexander ’19 uses her love for animals to support the mental health and well-being of local students and staff as director of animal-assisted interventions for the River Rouge School District.
Titan Fest showcases Detroit Mercy’s student orgs, Sept. 8
Detroit Mercy’s annual student organization fair, Titan Fest, is set for Friday, Sept. 8 from 3-6 p.m.
Kayak trip on tap for URec’s Adventure Series, Sept. 13
Join Detroit Mercy’s University Recreation for a kayaking trip on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 5:30 p.m. at Detroit River Sports. The cost per person is $20.
Largest McNichols freshman class in 14 years participates in PTV
Students from Detroit Mercy’s largest freshman class on the McNichols Campus in 14 years participated in Prologues, Transitions and Viewpoints (PTV) during the final part of orientation, Aug. 22-25.
Isaiah “Ike” McKinnon ’75, ’78, a retired Detroit Mercy professor, retired chief of police of the Detroit Police Department and former deputy mayor of Detroit …
Assistant Professor Yolonda Freeman-Hildreth has been awarded the Michigan Academy of Physician Assistant’s Educator of the Year.
UREC unveils fall 2023 intramural sports
University Recreation has something for everyone this fall with its intramural sports programming, which includes sand volleyball, soccer, touch football, volleyball, badminton and basketball.
Learn about Theatre Company at welcome party, Aug. 31
Enjoy free food, fun games and a chance to learn about auditions and upcoming events in the Department of Performing Arts at the Theatre Welcome Party.
Fun promos, giveaways on tap for home soccer games
The 2023 Detroit Mercy soccer seasons are kicking off with fun promotions and giveaways for all fans in attendance!
Student employment process has gone paperless
Please make sure to review the Student Employment website for the new process and required documents for the new student employment process.
Titan Innovation Fund: Call for Pre-Proposals
A reminder that Wednesday, Aug. 30 is the submission deadline for the Titan Innovation Fund Pre-Proposals. The Titan Innovation Fund has been established as a way of helping to build a culture of visionary thinking and decisive action at Detroit Mercy.
Law’s 111th annual Red Mass set for Sept. 12
Red Mass is an occasion for judges, attorneys, civic leaders and law students of all faiths to come together and pray for blessings and strength in the coming year’s work.
Outdoor Mass for all helps usher in school year, Aug. 27
Join the University Ministry staff and Detroit Mercy campus community for the annual Outdoor Mass on Sunday, Aug. 27 at 8 p.m. at the Student Union Plaza.
SACD dean earns AIA Detroit’s Gold Medal Award
UDM School of Architecture & Community Development Dean Dan Pitera was recently awarded with what is considered to be AIA Detroit’s highest honor.
Professor of English Nick Rombes was published at 3:AM Magazine with his creative, nonfiction essay, “Art Crimes.” Rombes was also featured in a podcast on …
Associate Professor of Architecture and Community Development Tadd Heidgerken was named a National Council of Architectural Registration Board (NCARB) Scholar in Professional Practice. He was …
President’s Convocation is Aug. 16
Mark your calendars and plan to attend the President’s Convocation, the official opening of the 2023-24 academic year.
Professor of History and Department Co-Chair Roy Finkenbine gave a talk on “Uncomfortable Discoveries: Teaching Race and Slavery in America’s Past” as a keynote speaker for …
End of an Era: The Fisher Administration Center is coming down
The Fisher Administration Center, a longtime fixture on the McNichols Campus of the University and landmark on Livernois Avenue, is set to be demolished in 2023.
UDM earns Michigan Veteran Friendly designation for ninth-straight year
The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) started the Michigan Veteran Friendly designation in 2015-16 and for the ninth-straight year, Detroit Mercy has once again been …
Research teams’ findings may lead to new treatments for cholera
An international team of researchers, led by Eric Krukonis of the Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, revealed for the first time the atomic structure of ToxR, a protein bound to the DNA of two promoters of the genes that control the virulence of Vibrio cholerae, the bacterium that causes cholera.
Faculty, staff welcome to join incoming students for community engagement
All Detroit Mercy faculty and staff to consider accompanying incoming first-year (McNichols Campus) students in the half-day of service that they do as a part of their orientation program on Aug. 23-24.
CBA students present at world forum in Spain
College of Business Administration students Caleb Dupuy and Raisa Moborrod presented a paper to the International Association of Jesuit Business Schools at the 28th Annual IAJBS World Forum.