Summer discounted courses
There are 48 undergraduate course sections being offered in Summer 2023 at a discounted rate of $333 per credit. Summer is a great time to take one or more additional courses towards your degree requirements.
March is Reading Month Children’s Book Drive
Through the end of the semester, Rx for Reading Detroit is collecting new and gently used children’s books from the Detroit Mercy community. We are in particular need of board books, picture books, early readers, Spanish and bilingual books, and books with culturally diverse characters. Please contact english@udmercy.edu or Gazale Chami, one of Rx for Reading Student Coordinators, to schedule a delivery.
Veteran students graduating eligible for stole
If you are a Detroit Mercy student who is graduating in the 2022-23 academic year and you had served in the U.S. Military, you are eligible to wear a military stole with your academic regalia during the 2023 commencement ceremonies in May.
In-sync: Civil Engineering senior takes skating talents to global platform
In addition to studying engineering at the University like her parents, Catherine Cole competes at a high level in synchronized skating, which has recently included competitions across the globe during her final semester of college.
Ramadan begins on March 22
Ramadan is a month of fasting for the Muslim faith. Ramadan is scheduled on the lunar calendar, meaning it observes the moon’s cycles, so the …
Women’s retreat for students set for March 31-April 1
Gather, reflect and have fellowship, play games and get away from a campus for a bit with University Ministry’s women’s retreat on Friday and Saturday, March 31-April 1, 2023.
Men’s retreat for students set for March 31-April 1
Gather, reflect, play games and get off campus with friends with a men’s retreat, hosted by University Ministry on Friday and Saturday, March 31 and April 1, 2023.
Monthly virtual workshop opportunities for faculty focus on teaching writing
Director of Writing Across the Curriculum Sigrid Streit and Director of the Writing Center Lauren Rinke at Detroit Mercy are inviting you to three virtual workshops focusing on teaching writing and incorporating writing assignments across all disciplines.
Mercy Peace Forum featuring Joanne Sheehan set for March 20
A virtual Mercy Peace Forum, featuring Joanne Sheehan, activist for peace and justice, is set for Monday, March 20 from 7-8:15 p.m. The virtual event and discussion is free.
St. Patrick’s Day concert with University Chorus, March 17
Join the University Chorus for a sing-a-long or Irish songs and beautiful music on the McNichols Campus to help celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Friday, March 17 at 1 p.m.
Apply for Jesuit Community faculty summer stipends for development
Two stipends of $3,000 each will be awarded for the Summer of 2023. Faculty from all Detroit Mercy campuses are eligible to apply.
Volunteer opportunity: Assist Admissions with Accepted Students Day
Detroit Mercy’s Office of Admissions is seeking student volunteers for the annual Accepted Students Day event, which is set for Saturday, March 18. Help usher in the next generation of Titans!
Detroit Mercy’s Master’s in Health Services Administration earns 3-year accreditation
The Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) Board of Directors approved the initial accreditation of University of Detroit Mercy’s Master of Science in Health Services Administration (MHSA) program for a three-year term.
Winners of 53rd annual Dudley Randall Poetry Contest
Each year, the Detroit Mercy English Department honors Dudley Randall, the late poet, publisher and Detroit Mercy librarian and poet-in-residence, by sponsoring a poetry competition in his name.
Detroit Mercy Law’s BLSA to hold Vegas Night Fundraiser
Detroit Mercy Law’s Black Law Students Association (BLSA) are organizing its annual Vegas Night Scholarship Fundraiser, set for Saturday, March 25 from 7-11 p.m.
Class of 2023 campaign for class gift under way
The campaign is a yearly initiative which allows the graduating class to collaborate with the University’s fund-development team to create a fundraising campaign in support of a high-impact project on campus selected by all 2023 graduates.
Grad Salute for Class of 2023 set for March 16
Class of 2023, visit with a number of offices who will be available to you as you navigate your way towards graduation with the Graduate Salute, set for 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 16 in the Student Union.
International Women’s Month discussion to be March 14
The Department of Political Science will host a roundtable discussion on the status of women in Afghanistan, Iran and the United States from 12:45-2 p.m. Tuesday, March 14.
Join colleagues for ‘A Time to Breathe,’ March 14
This opportunity is for all Detroit Mercy staff and faculty to step away from the business of the workday to just take the time to breathe and build community with colleagues.
Triptych virtual series finishes with author Adam Giannelli
Detroit Mercy’s English Department will host author Adam Giannelli in the last Triptych virtual reading series, to be held on Thursday, March 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Earn prizes with SusTENNability Shark Tank competition
Help Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) launch a new sustainability project related to food justice with a SusTENNability shark tank competition. It’s open to all Detroit Mercy students.
Gratitude Gathering for Islamic Prayer Room, March 15
Join Detroit Mercy’s Muslim Student Association as the organization honors the donors who made contributions to help make the Islamic Prayer Room inside of the Student Union possible.
College of Health Professions Associate Professor Zigmond Kozicki traveled to Poland during spring break to complete a research project and lead a writing team regarding …
Cybersecurity Club meeting, May 14, focuses on career and scholarship opportunities
Detroit Mercy’s Cybersecurity Club will hold its monthly meeting Wednesday, March 15 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. inside of the Briggs Building, Room 217 on the McNichols Campus. Free pizza will be provided for those in attendance.
Ossian Sweet documentary and panel discussion set for March 15
Detroit Mercy will hold a panel discussion and documentary viewing of Ossian Sweet as part of the University’s celebration of Black History Month. The event was re-scheduled to Wednesday, March 15 at 7 p.m. due to the University closing because of weather during late February.
Detroit Mercy places first in midwest region of 2023 Go Move Challenge
Detroit Mercy had 83 employees participate in the Go Move Challenge in 2023, completing 99.992 total minutes moved, placing fifth overall among AJCU institutions in average minutes per participant and first in the Midwest.
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Pamela Zarkowski and School of Dentistry Dean Mert Aksu co-presented at the annual Meeting of the American College of …
CBA alumni week features keynote event with Duane Garth ’07
The free event is set for Wednesday, March 15 at 5:30 p.m. inside of the Commerce & Finance Building, in Room 209. Refreshments will be available and students attending the event will be eligible for a raffle prize!
Protect Life students organization hosting baby product drive
Detroit Mercy’s Protect Life group is welcoming donations of baby products to assist the Image of God Pregnancy Centers of Detroit in providing resources for local mothers so they may choose life for their unborn babies.
Win prize money by submitting work to Undergraduate Writing Competition
Detroit Mercy students may submit work exploring issues of gender, sexuality and/or feminist thought in up to two of the following three categories: poetry, academic essay and short fiction/personal essay. A total of $500 in prizes will be awarded.
Apply for Valedictorian, Kappa Gamma Pi Honor Society
Detroit Mercy undergraduate students, if you’ve applied for graduation, you may be eligible to apply for Valedictorian for the Class of 2023 as well as the Kappa Gamma Pi Honors Society.
Four-week Busy Person’s Retreat begins March 13
Busy Person’s Retreat (BPR) is a four-week retreat run in daily life. This means you will have the opportunity to engage in reflection and prayer throughout the course of the four weeks. The Busy Person’s Retreat will run from March 13 to April 7.
Fall 2023 schedule of classes now available
The Fall 2023 schedule is now available for undergraduate and graduate students. Advising begins Monday, March 13 and registration begins the week of March 20, with priority order by student classification.
Joseph A. Weglarz, a lecturer in the Department of Economics, presented a paper, Hariett Martineau’s Forgotten Contribution to the Teaching of Economics through her Novella, …
Housing sign-ups for 2023-24 are live March 1
Detroit Mercy’s Residence Life is beginning the process of room selection and assignments for the 2023-24 academic school year.
Antoine Davis repeats as Horizon League Player of the Year
Davis enters Tuesday’s first-round Horizon League Championship matchup with 3,604 career points, 63 shy of tying Pete Maravich’s all-time NCAA mark of 3,667.
Housing kick-off event with prizes, music set for Feb. 28
The event in the Titan Dining Room will feature raffle prizes, pop art, caricature art, music with the grand prize being one winner getting first pick at a room for the 2023-24 school year!
Free drawstring bags for students as men’s basketball hosts playoff game, Feb. 28
Titans fans, support the Detroit Mercy men’s basketball team as the Horizon League Championship gets underway when Purdue Fort Wayne visits Calihan Hall on Tuesday …
Nominate for 2023 Spirit Awards, deadline is March 2
The University is now taking nominations for the 2023 Spirit Awards! If you know of an alumnus who has demonstrated exemplary performance in their careers, nominate by Sunday, Feb. 26.
Alumna pays it forward with nursing kits for students
Growing up, Shawna Stewart ’15 was drawn to the medical field in order to care for people. Now working as a nurse in Detroit, she’s …
Detroit Mercy Law Review symposium set for March 3
Detroit Mercy Law Review hosts its 107th annual Symposium, titled “Fallout: The Legal Impact of the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine,” on Friday, March 3 at 9 a.m.
Professor of History and department co-chair Roy E. Finkenbine presented a webinar on “The Indigenous Underground Railroad: How First Nations Peoples Assisted Freedom Seekers in the …
Antoine Davis jersey retirement part of men’s basketball senior day, Feb. 25
The first 500 fans that gain admission into the game against Wright State get a FREE Antoine Davis jersey t-shirt.
Donate in support of MSU community
On Thursday, Feb. 23, donate $5 or more and wear green to show support in honoring and remembering the victims at Michigan State University.
Go Move Challenge continues through February!
Help us compete against other Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) institutions nationally in the number of minutes moved through the entire month.
Receive mortgage savings with Rocket Mortgage
As Rocket Mortgage VIP partners, you can receive big savings on your mortgage during “America Saves Big Week,” from Monday, Feb. 27 through Friday, March 3.
Associate Professor of Theatre Andrew Papa recently published a book review with the Voice and Speech Review, regarding the book The Complete Business Speaker: How …
Screening and discussion of ‘The Trials of Spring’
The Women’s and Gender Studies Program at Detroit Mercy presents a screening of Fork Films’ documentary, “The Trials of Spring,” at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 1 in Ford Life Sciences Building, Room 115.
Call for Nominations: Mission Leadership Awards
Detroit Mercy community, the University’s Mission Effectiveness Team is soliciting nominations for Detroit Mercy’s Mission Leadership Awards — the Vivere ex Missione Award and Agere ex Missione Award.
University Ministry is hiring for internships in 2023-24
Detroit Mercy’s University Ministry is hiring three interns for the 2023-24 academic year. The internship program is a leadership and spiritual formation program designed to create community and fellowship between students leaders and their peers.