New year, new policies: UDM is OK again
In 2016, University of Detroit Mercy launched a marketing research study and rebranding effort that included a new logo, new brand line and a ban on use the school’s longtime abbreviation, UDM.
Student Life helping usher in new semester with free events!
Detroit Mercy students and community, Student Life is helping welcome everyone back for the start of 2023 with several events during the first week of the new semester!
Celebrate Davis breaking HL scoring record with $3 tickets for Jan. 12 contest
Celebrate Antoine Davis reaching 3,000 career points and breaking the Horizon League men’s basketball scoring record with a special $3 ticket offer against Youngstown State on Thursday, Jan. 12.
Eco and Racial Justice immersion trip for students set for MLK Day, Jan. 15
Learn about sustainability and advocacy, while also celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The immersion day will provide opportunities for students to experience the Detroit community by visiting local non-profits, learning from leaders addressing the issues of ecological and racial justice as well as making new friends and sharing together.
Free COVID-19 tests are available through mail order
Free COVID-19 tests are available once again through mail order. Regardless of where you will be staying this holiday break, you can also find free …
Registration now open for the Titan Winter Blast on Feb. 4
Don’t miss out on all the winter fun including horse-drawn trolley rides, chili tasting, food and drinks, family-friendly fun and activities and more, at the Titan Winter Blast on Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus.
Antoine Davis named to Wooden Award Midseason Watch List
Detroit Mercy men’s basketball graduate senior Antoine Davis has been one of the top scorers in the nation again in 2022-23 and Wednesday, he made the cut for one of the top accolades in the country in the John R. Wooden Award® mid-season top-25 watch list.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Detroit Mercy wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday season!
No myth: Alumnus explores his calling through writing, traveling
Phil Cousineau has used his education from the University to carve a unique and fascinating niche in the world and led him on a multi-disciplinary career since he graduated in 1974.
ESPN feature: Antoine Davis’ quest for more than just the all-time scoring record
Detroit Mercy men’s basketball standout Antoine Davis recently surpassed 3,000 career points and is passing collegiate legends in seemingly just about every game in points and career 3-pointers. ESPN.com featured Davis in an article on Dec. 21 about his quest for more than scoring records.
Former Titan helps sports teams get unique look
Desmond Ferguson ’00 made his name on the basketball court, but is now helping sports teams across the world stand out with his company’s custom uniforms and sportswear.
Detroit Mercy faculty experience ‘transformative’ trip to Brazil
Detroit Mercy faculty were members of a group that traveled to Brazil this past summer as part of the Fulbright-Hays program, a grant funded by the U.S. Department of Education and Bureau of Cultural Affairs.
Fall 2022 edition of Spiritus is available online
The Fall 2022 edition of Spiritus magazine is now available digitally online!
Support Children’s Literacy with a gift to Rx for Reading Detroit
Now through the New Year, a loyal Rx for Reading Donor is matching all donations up to $5,000. It is easy and fast to give a gift through the Detroit Mercy Giving Page.
University Minister for Service and Justice Erin McDonald is a co-host on a new podcast, “Beyond the Habit.” The podcast moves beyond everyday assumptions of …
Library’s Holiday Pop-up Shop raises more than $2,000
The McNichols Campus Library’s second annual Holiday Pop-up Shop wrapped up on Friday, Dec. 9 and was a huge success, raising more than $2,000. All of the proceeds went to support The Hive, Detroit Mercy’s student-run, on-campus food pantry for students.
Detroit Mercy animated short film festival to be held, Dec. 16
Join students from Detroit Mercy’s Computer Animation and Voice Acting class as they present animated short films they wrote, directed, performed, edited and produced during the 2022 semester.
Donate to University’s Mittens for Detroit collection drive, which ends Dec. 17
The cold weather is on its way and Detroit Mercy is giving a hand to those in need by collecting warm, durable mittens and gloves for Mittens for Detroit.
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company continues award stream with ‘Antigone’
The Detroit Mercy Theatre Company (DMTC) is the recipient of two 2022 Wilde Awards for outstanding work for the stage.
Announcing the 2022-23 Mission Micro Grant Awards
The Mission Micro Grant Evaluation Committee and Office for Mission Integration are pleased to announce the 2022-23 Mission Micro Grant Awards.
Prep for finals with Late Night Munchies event in TDR, Dec. 12
Detroit Mercy’s annual Late Night Munchies event for students prior to the start of finals week (Dec. 13-17) is set for Monday, Dec. 12 at 9 p.m. in the Titan Dining Room on the McNichols Campus.
Detroit Mercy Director of Information Security Kevin Hickey was a co-presenter for the November InCommon IAM Online, “Extending IAM to the Cloud: It’s Still Your …
Alpha Sigma Nu receives more than 700 pairs of socks for Detroit homeless
The Detroit Mercy chapter of Alpha Sigma Nu, the national Jesuit honor fraternity, recently held a sock drive for the homeless in late November.
School of Dentistry Assistant Dean of Student Services and Enrollment Management Juliette Daniels participated as a speaker during the 2022 Health Professions Week in November. …
Former Titan Ben Kendell qualifies for U.S. Olympic Trials
Former Detroit Mercy track and field and cross country standout Ben Kendell ’18 has earned a bid to the U.S. Olympic Trials in the marathon, which will be held on Feb. 3, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.
McAuley School of Nursing partners with others to provide healthy food to homes
Detroit Mercy empowers students and faculty to integrate their intellectual, spiritual and social development. Nowhere is this more clearly on display than in the McAuley School of Nursing’s Fresh Incentive Program.
Celebrate TENN with holiday social event on Friday, Dec. 9
Help celebrate the Titan Equity Nourish Network with a holiday party in the lower level of the Student Union on Thursday, Dec. 9 from 1-2 p.m.
The art of coming together
The McNichols Campus is a bit more interesting with the addition of a sculpture commissioned by alumnus Tom Page ’71, ’76. The as-yet-unnamed sculpture honors and reflects the University’s Jesuit and Mercy foundations, traditions and values and paying homage to Detroit Mercy’s bright future.
Holiday Pop-up Shop coming to McNichols Campus Library, Dec. 5-9
Shop for handmade Christmas cards, ornaments, photo albums, small gifts, scarves, dog and cat treats, chocolates and more, all while supporting a good cause. The shop will be held in the lobby of the library, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
Detroit Mercy Dental student organization wins Chapter of the Year honor
Detroit Mercy’s American Student Dental Association (ASDA) chapter received national recognition at the 2022 ASDA National Leadership Conference as the organization was honored as the District 6 Gold Crown Chapter of the Year.
Associate Professor of Religious Studies Patrick Kelly, S.J. was recently featured in a Q&A interview with USC’s Institute of Advance Catholic Studies. He answered questions …
Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Dec. 8
Join the University community for Mass on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception at 12:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 in the St. Ignatius Chapel, located on Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus.
Antoine Davis breaks Horizon League men’s basketball scoring record
Men’s basketball student-athlete Antoine Davis became the Horizon League’s career scoring leader on Thursday, Dec. 1, breaking a 37-year-old mark held by Loyola Chicago’s Alfredrick Hughes.
Detroit Mercy creates new scholarship for master’s level psychologists
Detroit Mercy’s College of Liberal Arts & Education will announce a new scholarship Dec. 8 that provides significant financial support for graduate students enrolled in the Clinical Psychology Master’s Program beginning in the fall of 2023.
Rutgers professor to give virtual talk on ending systemic racism in faculty hiring
In a ReBUILDetroit professional development event with Dr. Marybeth Gasman, author of “Doing the Right Thing: How to End Systemic Racism in Faculty Hiring,” she takes a hard, insightful look at these issues.
Two Detroit Mercy fraternities to host a toy drive in collaboration with Toys for Tots
The brothers of Lambda Theta Phi – Beta Epsilon Chapter and Phi Beta Sigma – Rho Nu Chapter have announced a collaboration with Toys for Tots with a Holiday Toy Drive.
Learn about inner-workings of computers at Cybersecurity Club meeting, Dec. 5
Join Detroit Mercy’s Cybersecurity Club on Monday, Dec. 5 for the final meeting of the 2022 year, as the club will learn and talk about the inner-workings of computers. The meetings take place in the Briggs Building, Room 217 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Support TENN with holiday candy grams!
Support Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network, while also buying a gift for the holidays with a candy gram!
Professor of History and department co-chair Roy E. Finkenbine recently completed a Visiting Fellowship in AP African American Studies with the College Board. In this role, …
World-famous Great Lakes ship collection part of Detroit Mercy legacy
Fr. Edward Dowling, S.J., an Engineering professor at University of Detroit for decades, kept an expansive, in-depth and world-famous maritime collection of Great Lakes ships. It’s now housed at the McNichols Campus Library.
Earn money taking psychology research study
Detroit Mercy’s Psychology Department is looking for research participants for an eye movement and brain study. Compensation for the study is $20 or students participating in Psychology courses may earn extra credit points.
Live6 Alliance to host Marketplace for holidays
HomeBase for the Holidays – A Live6 Marketplace presented by Huntington Bank will take place from 5-8 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays from Dec. 2-23 at its Neighborhood HomeBase headquarters
De-Stress Fest, Christmas Tree Lighting set for Nov. 30
Don your best holiday sweater and get into the Christmas cheer with your fellow Titans during the Christmas Tree Lighting and De-Street Fest on Wednesday, Nov. 30 from 4:30-7 p.m. in the Student Fitness Center. The tree lighting ceremony begins at 5 p.m.
Giving Tuesday: The Adia J. Palmer Memorial Scholarship
To honor Adia’s legacy of creativity, inspiration and elevation, as well as her desire to spread joy, peace and love to make the world a better place, funds are being raised to establish the Adia J. Palmer Memorial Scholarship.
Help make holiday gift baskets for local residents
Volunteer and create a few holiday gift baskets on Thursday, Dec. 1 from 12:45-2 p.m. on the McNichols Campus with Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN)!
Money Management seminar, Dec. 1
Detroit Mercy’s Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD) is set to host a Money Management seminar for the Titan community on Thursday, Dec. 1 from 12:45-1:45 p.m.
Join the Senior Class Gift Team; First meeting, Nov. 30
The first meeting is schedule for Wednesday, Nov. 30 from 3-4 p.m. in the Student Union, Room 208.
Associate Professor of Architecture and Community Development Tadd Heidgerken was recently named as a winner of the 2022 Stewardson Keefe LeBrun Travel Grant by the …
Join the Detroit Mercy book club’s discussion of Anatomy of a Murder, Dec. 4
Join fellow Detroit Mercy alumni and friends for the next book club discussion of “Anatomy of a Murder,” on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m.
Alpha Sigma Nu sponsoring ‘Sock Drive’ for the homeless
The Detroit Mercy chapter of Alpha Sigma Nu, the National Jesuit Honor Society, is collecting socks for homeless people to help them keep their feet warm during the winter.