Mission Micro-Grant Program applications are due Wednesday
The deadline for the 2021-22 Mission Micro-Grant Program applications are due at midnight on Wednesday, Oct. 13. The Mission Micro-Grant Program, which is in its …
Ss. Peter and Paul Jesuit Church to host annual “Blessing of the Sneakers” for Detroit Free Press Marathon
Ss. Peter and Paul Jesuit Church is bringing in a spiritual community prior to the 2021 Detroit Free Press Marathon with a “Blessing of the …
Nursing students featured in Michigan Advance article on vaccination efforts
Two Detroit Mercy nursing students were recently featured in a Michigan Advance article highlighting COVID-19 vaccination efforts at the Kent County Health Department (KCHD). The KCHD …
Art medals exhibit on display at McNichols campus library
Students of Detroit Mercy’s Chemistry Club, along with Assistant Professor of Biochemistry Mara Livezey and Professor of Chemistry Mark Benevenuto, have set up a display …
Titans Together: COVID-19 data update, Oct. 8
University of Detroit Mercy is posting active and cumulative cases of COVID-19 for fall 2021 on the Titans Together page. These figures will be updated weekly …
Associate Professor of Religious Studies Todd Hibbard recently published The History of Isaiah: The Formation of the Book and Its Presentation of the Past, along …
TENN hosting volunteer days with Keep Growing Detroit
Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) is set to host volunteer days with Keep Growing Detroit (KGD) on Oct. 28 from 1-3 p.m. Transportation …
Hundreds return to campus for Detroit Mercy’s 2021 Homecoming
VIDEO: Hundreds return to campus for Homecoming Whether it was enjoying a s’more at the Titan Tailgate bonfire, taking the field for the alumni softball …
President Garibaldi helps unveil Live6 Alliance work in ribbon-cutting ceremony
President Antoine M. Garibaldi helped celebrate the grand opening of the revamped McNichols and 6 Mile streetscape just outside of the headquarters of the Live6 …
University Honors Program students volunteer at The Children’s Center in Detroit
University Honors Program students volunteered their time recently at The Children’s Center of Wayne County, cleaning and weeding the outdoor area of the facility. The …
Earn volunteer hours during Day of Giving
The Detroit Mercy SALC Student Philanthropy Committee is looking for student volunteers to help with a number of Day of Giving activities on Nov. 11. …
Join the Senior Class Gift Committee
The Senior Class Gift Committee is looking for additional seniors to join the committee. Every year, the graduating senior class chooses something at the University …
Fr. Kelly discusses faith and sports with Catholic Sports Radio
Associate Professor of Religious Studies Fr. Patrick Kelly, S.J., discussed the intersection of his faith and sports with Catholic Sports Radio host Bruce Wawrzyniak on …
Half-Day Mission Retreat set for Oct. 8
New or existing Detroit Mercy employees are encouraged to pause and reflect on the Mission of the University, build a community with colleagues and reflect …
Titans Together: COVID-19 data update, Oct. 1
University of Detroit Mercy is posting active and cumulative cases of COVID-19 for fall 2021 on the Titans Together page. These figures will be updated weekly …
Catholic Studies program sponsoring management talk, Oct. 6
Detroit Mercy’s Catholic Studies program is sponsoring a talk titled “Management as a Calling” by Andrew Hoffman, a professor of Sustainable Enterprise at the University …
Faith in the D: The Hindu Temple of Canton
Detroit Mercy students can participate in cultural activities, a Q&A and enjoy Indian snacks and lunch during University Ministry’s Faith in the D event on …
Professor of History and department co-chair Roy E. Finkenbine presented “An Odawa Take about Michigan’s Underground Railroad” at the fourth annual Michigan Underground Railroad Heritage …
Alex Zamalin, associate professor of Political Science and director of the African American Studies program at Detroit Mercy, was featured on the radio-theater podcast, Storybound, …
Mass and confession schedule
Mass is offered Monday-Friday at noon in St. Ignatius Chapel, inside the Commerce and Finance building. A student Mass takes place Sundays at 9 p.m. …
Associate Professor of Health Services Administration Maia Platt co-edited “Handbook on Teaching Health Economics: Best Practices,” which was published by Edward Elgar Publishing in September 2021. …
Student Spotlight: Yanbo Deng
Our Student Spotlight shines on international student Yanbo Deng! Hometown: Huainan, Anhui, China Year & Major: Graduate student, Electrical & Computer Engineering Languages Spoken: English and …
Homecoming 2021: Men’s soccer match vs. Oakland University, Oct. 2
Close out the Homecoming 2021 celebration by cheering on the Detroit Mercy men’s soccer team in a rivalry match against Oakland University at Titan Field. …
Detroit Mercy ranks among top U.S. Universities in Wall Street Journal’s/THE 2022 Times rankings
Detroit Mercy has once again ranked among the top universities nationwide in The Wall Street Journal’s (WSJ) 2022 Times Higher Education (THE) college rankings that …
MarCom seeks students to profile
Throughout the year, the Marketing & Communications Department (MarCom) produces stories on Detroit Mercy students for the University’s website, social media channels and news media. …
Surveillance Testing Begins in October
Thanks to all of our Detroit Mercy community members who continue to adhere to the University’s vaccination requirement and safety protocols, particularly the use of …
Detroit Mercy to host Bioneers “One Earth Community” Conference
Detroit Mercy will host a Bioneers Pollinator event, the 16th annual Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit (GLBD) Conference, titled “One Earth Community,” Oct. 15-16. The event will …
TENN recognized for impact on community
Students and staff of University of Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) were recognized for their work in delivering food to community members on …
Service-Learning initiative focused on Antiracism
The Service Learning office is creating a learning community focused on antiracism in service-learning. Participants will support each other during the 2021-22 academic year in …
ReBUILDetroit to show documentary about racial issues in STEM fields
Join ReBUILDetroit for a screening of Kendall Moore’s documentary film, “Can We Talk 2? Difficult Conversations with Underrepresented People of Color about Diversifying STEM Fields: …
Wellness Center to offer discussion, information on self-care
Join Wellness Center Personal Counselor Erika Budson for a virtual hour-long discussion and informational talk on self-care and how to implement it into your daily …
President Garibaldi engages with government officials, civic, philanthropic and business leaders at Mackinac Island Policy Conference
President Antoine M. Garibaldi attended this year’s Mackinac Policy Conference. Since June 2011, this conference has provided the opportunity for him to speak with many …
Titans Together: COVID-19 data update, Sept. 24
University of Detroit Mercy is posting active and cumulative cases of COVID-19 for fall 2021 on the Titans Together page. These figures will be updated weekly …
Detroit Mercy team places third at Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competiton
A team of College of Engineering & Science students and faculty placed third in the Self-Drive Challenge competition at the 28th Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition in …
Virtual presentation: Maria Hammack on Struggle for Black Liberation
Maria Esther Hammack, a Mexican scholar and public historian, is set to present virtually to the Detroit Mercy community on Thursday, Sept. 30 at noon. …
Virtual presentation: Saul Flores on “Walk of the Immigrants”
Philanthropist, photojournalist and speaker Saul Flores is set to share his story of helping others to emphasize the value of servant leadership, service-learning initiatives and …
UREC hosting ping pong tournament Sept. 28
University Recreation is set to host a semi-annual ping pong tournament Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. from the Fitness Center. Interested competitors are asked …
Suicide awareness exhibit displayed on McNichols Campus
The powerful suicide awareness exhibit Send Silence Packing was displayed in Sacred Heart Square on Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus Sept. 16. The exhibit was first …
Nationally known religious leader kicks off Founders Week, Sept. 21
Nationally renowned religious leader, activist and speaker Sr. Simone Campbell, SSS, is helping kickoff “Founders Week” at University of Detroit Mercy Sept. 21. Sr. Simone …
Homecoming Spirit Week starts Sept. 27
Find the Homecoming spirit displays throughout campus and take a selfie for a chance to win a baseball signed by Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera, …
Celebrate Founders Week, Sept. 20-27
Founders Week celebrates Detroit Mercy’s Jesuit and Mercy founders with special events throughout the week. Events include “Mercy Doing Justice: A View from Honduras,” a …
Sophomore to compete on world roller figure skating stage
Detroit Mercy sophomore Jayanthesh Kalmat – he goes by Gene – is a very busy young man. In addition to a full load of classes …
Student Success Center hiring students for on-campus jobs
Looking for a job on campus? The Student Success Center (SSC) is always taking applications. You can help your peers succeed by applying to be …
Homecoming 2021: History of Detroit Mercy presentation, Oct. 2
Listen to unique stories about the University over lunch, followed by a tour of the newly updated Library Archives during Detroit Mercy’s Homecoming 2021 weekend. …
TREE Lab looking for participants for online mental health study
Assistant Professor of Psychology Lee Eshelman and the Trauma, REsilience and Empowerment (TREE) Lab at University of Detroit Mercy are looking for participants for an …
Grants available for service-learning projects
Ford Community Corps recently published multiple requests from nonprofits for its Mustang Model grant, which supports service-learning projects. The requests are for university groups to …
Meet Adam Bouton, MarCom’s newest web & social media communications specialist
Detroit Mercy’s Marketing & Communications Department is pleased to introduce Adam Bouton, its newest web & social media communications specialist. Bouton joined MarCom in mid-September …
Content editors needed for student art journal
Student editors are wanted for the next issue of [sic], Detroit Mercy’s student art journal, which is slated to start production at the beginning of …
Feminist Scholarship Colloquium, Oct. 4
The Women’s and Gender Studies program will host its annual Feminist Scholarship Colloquium, virtually on Monday, Oct. 4 from 1-2 p.m. This year’s colloquium will …
Student grants available from Women’s and Gender Studies program
The Women’s and Gender Studies (WGS) program is now accepting applications for the 2021-22 Jane Schaberg WGS Grants, named in honor of the late Jane …