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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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, …
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.
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.
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.
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.’
Distinguished speaker Thomas Nail will speak at a pair of Philosophy Department-hosted events on March 18 and 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.
Sculpt Pilates Detroit is returning to the Whitty Student Fitness Center for another four-week session. This low-impact, strength building class begins March 23, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., in the Group Exercise Room. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today.
The SACD will hold a special 45-minute preview screening of the film ‘Resurgo: The Rise from Within’ followed by a discussion, in the Loranger Architecture Building Exhibition Space on Wednesday, April 18. The film offers an immersive look at Detroit’s urban transformation over two decades.
The University of Detroit Mercy men’s basketball team saw its rejuvenated program come up just short of a NCAA bid as the Titans fell to No. 1 Wright State, 66-63, on Tuesday night in the Barbasol Horizon League Men’s Basketball Championship.
Detroit Mercy defeated Robert Morris, 70-64, in Monday’s semifinal and plays Wright State for the Horizon League championship and NCAA Tournament bid 7 p.m. Tuesday in Indianapolis. The game will be televised on ESPN.
The third-seeded Titans will face second-seeded Robert Morris in the Barbasol Horizon League Championship Semifinals on Monday, March 9 at 9:30 p.m. in Indianapolis.
UDM senior Biology major Mariana Gonzalez Palacios is the recipient of the 2025 Victoria Finnerty Undergraduate Travel Award and will present her research on how multiple mutations affect fruit fly traits at the Annual Drosophila Research Conference this March.
Help make UDM a healthier, more supportive community by completing the 2026 Healthy Minds Survey. Check your email for an invitation to participate, and please complete the survey by Monday, March 9.
March Madness is here! After downing Oakland in its regular-season finale Saturday, the Detroit Mercy men’s basketball team hosts a first-round Horizon League playoff game at 7 p.m. Wednesday inside of Calihan Hall. The third-seeded Titans host No. 8 Milwaukee.
Take a few moments each day to pray for the graces that God wishes to bestow on us. Join University Ministry to pray the Novena of Grace, March 4 through 12, at 4 p.m. in St. Ignatius Chapel. Students are encouraged to continue the prayer independently over spring break.
Celebrate literacy and help expand access to children’s books during National Reading Month through a series of events at Batch Brewing Co. on Thursdays in March.
The Department of English is proud to announce the winners of this year’s Dudley Randall Poetry Prize! Eliza Makhdoom earned first place for her poem, “Backrooms.”
The Detroit Mercy student organization “She’s the First” recently concluded a product drive benefiting I Support the Girls Detroit, collecting 4,346 essential items for the community, and would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone whose generosity, time and support that made the drive a success.
The final gathering of the Creative Writing Collective this semester will take place on Tuesday, March 3, from 5:15-6:30 p.m. in the Briggs Building, Room 205. Poet-in-Residence Stacy Gnall and Senior Adjunct Instructor Michael Lauchlan will lead the conversation. All are invited to attend.
CHP is seeking Biology, Pre-Dental, Pre-Med, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physician Assistant, Optometry and Nursing students to volunteer for the Youth Exploration Camps on July 20-24 (middle school session) and July 27-31 (high school session.
Settle in for a cozy evening at movie night with University Ministry and Home Away From Home on Feb. 28. Watch the classic comedy ‘Sister Act’ while enjoying free homemade soup, baked goods, hot chocolate and popcorn. All are welcome.
Help Delta Sigma Theta reach their goal of 150 dozen Krispy Kreme donuts purchased in support of sisterhood. Fundraiser ends Feb. 28.
The SACD Dichotomy team welcomes Shreya Vadrevu for an engaging lecture that explores post-colonial perspectives in urban design on March 2, at 4:30 p.m., in the Loranger Architecture Building Exhibition Space.
Detroit Mercy will host the 2026 EPIIC Industry‑Academia Summit on Friday, Feb. 27, bringing entrepreneurs together with faculty and resources from four emerging research universities across Michigan to discuss AI, cybersecurity, biomedical innovation, robotics, electrification and mobility. Admission is free.
Detroit Mercy is once again looking for Spirit Award nominations. The Spirit Awards honor alumni achievement at the University. Online nominations for 2026 will be accepted through Feb. 28.
Detroit Mercy’s PRIME Center will host world-renowned business thought leader Paul Polman for a talk titled ‘The Case for Net Positive Leadership’ on Friday, March 27, at 11 a.m.
Take a break from studying, grab your friends and head on over to the Student Union for some fun and snacks at Student Life’s inaugural Winter Arcade on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For those looking to sharpen their cooking skills, Detroit Mercy alumna Melba Dearing will hold a live cooking demonstration on Wednesday, Feb. 25, in the Health Professions Facility. Attendees will learn how to transform simple, affordable ingredients into a delicious one-pot meal. All are welcome.
Enjoy great food, fun games and a live band at Jazz Night, on Feb. 25, in the Fountain Lounge, as part of UDM’s Black History Month events. All are welcome.
Theatre students will benefit from a transformative estate gift named for a former student, Geraldine Regal ’94. The contribution comes at a pivotal moment, as the Detroit Mercy Theatre Company celebrates its first season in the new Black Box Theatre, bringing live theatre back to the McNichols Campus.
UDM will host an evening of poetry and conversation with Detroit poets, Brittany Rogers and Tommye Blount, on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m. Come early for a reception and book signing at 5:30 p.m.
All are invited to attend the Lunar New Year lunch on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at noon in the Student Union Fountain Lounge. This event is hosted by ISO.
Celebrate Black History Month and game night all in one evening at the Black Excellence Tailgate & Greek Night on Friday, Feb. 20. Enjoy food, community and a drumline-led march into Calihan Hall before the Titans take on Milwaukee, plus a Divine Nine halftime performance.
Join us for a free guided tour of the Detroit’s historic civil rights landmarks on Feb. 21 and discover how the past continues to shape our sense of place and identity today. Transportation and a light breakfast and lunch are provided.
Grab a cup of hot chocolate in Calihan Hall and then head over to Titan Field to cheer on UDM’s men’s lacrosse team as they take on Marquette University on Monday, Feb. 23. The match starts at noon.
The Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) recently unveiled a new microsite to help celebrate Catholic Schools Week, Jan. 25-31.
The CHP and the NAMI Metro Chapter will host Aria Darling on Thursday, Feb. 19, for a presentation from the NAMI ‘In Our Own Voice’ program. Darling, an emergency medicine physician, will share her lived experience with a mental health condition to help promote understanding and reduce stigma surrounding mental health.
Detroit Mercy’s English Department will host poet Ross Gay in the second of three Triptych virtual author series on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m.
