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.
All students are invited to Student Appreciation Day at the Spirit Store. Visit the store and enjoy 20% all clothing and gift purchases.
Class of 2026, order your graduation regalia, have your graduation photos taken and visit with a number of offices who will be available to you as you navigate your way towards graduation during the Grad Fair, set for Feb. 19 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. in the Lower Level of the Student Union.
Students are invited to share their input regarding Detroit Mercy’s IPE Program as opportunities are expanded across campus to reflect student interests, needs and goals.
UDM’s 2026 Winter Career and Co-op Fair takes place on Thursday, Feb. 19, from 2-5 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom and is open to all current students as well as recent UDM graduates.
Wednesday, Feb. 18, is Ash Wednesday, the first day of the Roman Catholic Church’s celebration of Lent. With this in mind, the University is offering several Masses across the campuses.
Local artist Adrian Pyle will be holding a drop-in collage art lesson on Feb. 17 from 12-2 p.m. in the Lower Level of the Student Union for those who want to get in touch with their creative side. Whether you have an hour or only 10-20 minutes, feel free to stop in, and he will walk you through the basics.
The annual Phenomenal Women’s Reception is an evening dedicated to celebrating the women of the Detroit Mercy who make an impact on our community and empower one another. Please nominate an employee on campus that has made a difference in your life. Nominations close on Feb. 20.
The CBA Alumni Board will host Hakim Berry ’07, former chief operating officer for the City of Detroit, who will share his perspective on ‘The Renaissance of Detroit,’ during a keynote event on March 20 at 5:30 p.m., in the Student Union Fountain Lounge.
Apply today to become an International Orientation Leader, Orientation Leader, Peer Wellness Advisor or Resident Advisor for 2026–27.
Bring a friend and drop in at the Whitty Student Fitness Center on Feb. 19 and 26 for an energizing Zumba session and turn dead hour into a dance break. Space is limited, so reserve your spot now on IMLeagues.
UDM students can make a difference through the Titan Scholars Literacy Program where tutors are needed to support elementary learners at Detroit area schools through meaningful service aligned with UDM’s mission and core values.
Wishing all Titans a Happy Valentine’s Day! Find some Detroit Mercy-themed cards inside to share with loved ones.
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company continues the inaugural season of the Detroit Mercy Black Box Theatre with a hilariously anachronistic look at St. Clare of Assisi. Six performances of ‘Poor Clare’ will run from Feb. 13-22.
Detroit Mercy will host its annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day on Saturday, Feb. 14, in Calihan Hall. This free event is open to all girls ages 5-12 and includes admission to the Titans women’s basketball game against Purdue Fort Wayne.
The Hive, a student-led food pantry dedicated to fighting food insecurity among Detroit Mercy’s student body, is now open in its new space in Reno Hall, Room 143. Currently enrolled UDM students who need help with making ends meet are encouraged to stop by.
Detroit Mercy will host a special Black History Month screening of the award‑winning documentary ‘Redemption Road’ on Feb. 11, followed by a conversation with Yusef Bunchy Shakur.
Detroit Mercy invites students to an uplifting event on Feb. 12 that offers a supportive space to learn, laugh and strengthen mental health. As part of ‘The i’Mpossible Project,’ speaker Josh Rivedal blends stand-up comedy with a keynote on staying resilient and thriving during the college experience.
All are invited to celebrate the birthday of UDM’s fearless mascot on Thursday, February 12, from 5-6 p.m., in the Whitty Student Fitness Center
Join University Ministry in the Holy Spirit Chapel, located in the Lower Level of the Student Union, on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 4 p.m. to pray the Rosary for Pope Leo XIV’s monthly intention in February: that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope.
The fall 2025 edition of the Florida Scholarly Review featured the article “A Reflection of Two Fulbright Directors,” co-authored by Lara Wasner, director of Language …
Amanda Hiber, senior lecturer in the Department of English, will lead the Creative Writing Collective conversation on using metaphors in personal essays on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 5:15-6:30 p.m. All Detroit Mercy students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends are invited.
The Community Wellness Council, which brings Fitzgerald and Martin Park residents together to shape community‐led wellness initiatives, is now accepting new members. The application deadline to become a new member is March 1.
Join Detroit Mercy Law Review on Friday, March 6, for its 110th annual symposium exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal profession. This free event brings together legal professionals, scholars and students from across the country to discuss AI and its impact on the law.
The Detroit Mercy Theatre Company will hold auditions for its upcoming spring productions of ‘I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire’ and ‘THEATRELAB: Sam Shepard One Acts’ on Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 7-10 p.m. in the new Black Box Theatre.
Detroit Mercy’s SACD is celebrating Black History Month with a month-long exhibition designed by Elgin Cleckley, opening Feb. 6. The exhibition reimagines historic drawings and models used to document the conditions aboard the Brookes Slave Ship. Cleckley and art historian Samantha Noël will speak at the opening event. The exhibition is free and open to the public through Feb. 27.
CHASS will hold a faculty panel and workshop about the role reflection can play in our classrooms on Friday, Feb. 6, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided.
February is Black History Month, and the University of Detroit Mercy will celebrate with a series of enlightening events across all campuses.
Take time for some self-care and to rest, reflect and pray at the Busy Person’s Retreat, which begins Feb. 9 and runs through March 6. The retreat is designed for those who may not be able to physically get away from life/work for a few days and is held wherever you are, at your desk, in your car, in your dorm room, in your office, outside, etc.
Associate Professor Jeffe Boats‘ new thriller novel, Crying Call, released Feb. 3. It is the second novel in the Thomas Vale series, a follow-up to …
Guest speaker Jay Kaplan, a long time ACLU of Michigan attorney, will lead a conversation on ‘Loving and Caring for All in Our Community’ at the Lunch & Learn scheduled for Feb. 18 at noon in Room 138 of the Commerce & Finance Building.
All Titans are invited to celebrate world interfaith harmony with University Ministry at a panel discussion and dinner set for Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 6 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom.
A number of activities are planned for Mission Week, Feb. 1-6, to acknowledge and teach us more about our mission and identity at Detroit Mercy.
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Detroit Mercy Photography Contest, with a big congratulations to Summer Rayess for winning the Best of Show award for the photo, “The Ocean Waves, The Sky Stares.”
Detroit Mercy undergraduate students are eligible to submit one poem of 55 or fewer lines with all topics and poetic forms welcome. The deadline for submissions is Friday, Feb. 6, and the first prize is $150!
