Professor of History and Department Co-Chair Roy Finkenbine presented a paper on “The Robert Cromwell Rescue” at the 8th annual Michigan Underground Railroad Heritage gathering …
Celebrate Spirit! launches new school year, Sept. 11
The official welcoming event to the new school year for the University community, Celebrate Spirit!, is set for Thursday, Sept. 11 inside the Student Fitness Center. The Mass of the Holy Spirit begins at 11:30 a.m. with free lunch and reception to follow at 1 p.m.
First gathering of Creative Writing Collective set for Sept. 9
The fall semester’s first installment of the Creative Writing Collective will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 5:15 p.m. inside the Briggs Building. All are welcome who have an interest in creative writing.
Titans on the Move walking group for faculty and staff, starts Sept. 9
All faculty and staff are invited to join Titans on the Move: Walking Group — a new monthly wellness walk designed to help build community across campus. First group walk takes place Tuesday, Sept. 9.
Sr. JoAnn Persch to speak during Founders Spirit Week, Sept. 22
Discover the inspiring story of a courageous and caring Sister of Mercy who supports immigrant families at Founders Spirit week on Sept. 22. Sr. JoAnn Persch will share her journey in caring for immigrant families in need within her Chicago community and discuss the issue of immigration from the perspective of the Mercy social concerns.
Isaiah “Ike” McKinnon ’75, ’78, a retired Detroit Mercy professor, retired Detroit police chief and former deputy mayor of the City of Detroit, received the …
Take action with TENN during Hunger Action Month in September
Join the fight against hunger in Detroit this September and help TENN build a more food-sovereign Detroit through student-led produce deliveries, urban gardening, composting and food waste education.
Detroit Mercy student orgs to be showcased at Titan Fest, Sept. 5
Detroit Mercy’s annual student organization fair, Titan Fest, is set for Friday, Sept. 5 from 3-5 p.m.
Volunteer with Tappy Guide, UDM students needed
Volunteer positions are available at Tappy Guides, where students can assist older adults and those with disabilities with navigating publics spaces safely and confidently.
Late night bike ride returns on Sept. 5, register to ride
Join the after-dark bike tour to points of interest in the city of Detroit on Sept. 5. Ride begins at 8 p.m. sharp with check-in at 7 p.m. from the McNichols Campus. Free for students!
A Night with the Titans Brings the City of Detroit Together
The first-ever Night with the Titans brought together more than 250 supporters of University Detroit Mercy and raised more than $110,000 for the University’s athletics programs.
Volunteer opportunity, become a tutor with SDM2 Project Education
SDM2 Project Education is offering a volunteer tutoring program that might be the perfect fit for you!
TENN deliveries start next week, volunteers needed
Looking for volunteer hours this fall? Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network has two regular delivery shifts for you!
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Apply to become a content editor for UDM’s student arts journal, [sic]
Student editors are needed for the next issue of [sic], Detroit Mercy’s student art journal, which is slated to start production at the beginning of the fall 2025 semester.
Download your headshot from President’s Convocation and submit a person page update
Headshot photographs taken by MarCom’s photographer at President’s Convocation are now available for the University community to download. You may use them on your person page, so submit any additional updates through MarCom’s web request form.
Volunteers needed for TENN’s greenhouse setup
Volunteers needed to help TENN get the new greenhouse space in the Ford Life Sciences building ready for the season.
Pickleball for faculty, staff returns Thursdays at Student Fitness Center
The indoor sessions from 5:15-6:15 p.m. Thursdays are for everyone from seasoned players to those curious and wanting to try something new. It’s a great way to unwind, connect and have fun with the Detroit Mercy community.
Law’s 113th annual Red Mass set for Sept. 23
Join Detroit Mercy Law and the legal community in celebrating the 113th annual Red Mass at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 23, inside of Ss. Peter & Paul Church at the Riverfront Campus.
CHASS to kick off school year at welcome bash, Sept. 4
Join CHASS for a Welcome Bash on Thursday, Sept. 4, and participate in an afternoon of fun, food and festivities to kick off the new academic year.
RecFest returns Aug. 26 with games, food, fun at Student Fitness Center
Explore the diverse recreational opportunities offered by University Recreation at the second annual RecFest, held from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26 inside of the Student Fitness Center.
Learn about Detroit Mercy Theatre Company at welcome party, Aug. 28
Enjoy free food and fun games while learning about auditions and upcoming events in the Department of Performing Arts during the Theatre Welcome Party.
UDM Street Fest set for Saturday, Sept. 6
The free event open to all is set to run from 12-8 p.m. and is part of the Six Mile Street Fest. UDM’s part in the event will feature sustainability exercises, crafts, workshops, children’s activities, food, vendors and much more.
Get creative with English Department’s Magnetic Poetry Contest
All Detroit Mercy students, alumni faculty, staff, and administrators are invited to create an original poem using the magnets on the second-floor lockers in the Briggs Building. Submit a photo of your completed poem by Saturday, Sept. 27.
Second annual CHP Research Symposium set for Sept. 27
Find out how Detroit Mercy is leading the way in healthcare innovation at the College of Health Professions’ second-annual Research Symposium on Saturday, Sept. 27, on the McNichols Campus.
Auditions for Theatre Company fall season productions to be held Sept. 2
Auditions for the fall theatre season are coming up next month. Auditions for both Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” and the Homecoming Improv Show will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 2 with callbacks immediately following auditions.
Men’s soccer to host home opener Sunday afternoon
Titan men’s soccer will host Mercyhurst University at their home opener during move-in weekend at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24. The first 100 students in attendance receive free food.
McAuley School of Nursing BSN pre-licensure program from the Aquinas Campus celebrated every member of the 2025 graduating class (23 students) passing the National Council …
Five to be honored with Business Leadership Awards, Oct. 19
Five College of Business Administration (CBA) alumni will be honored at the annual Business Leadership Awards ceremony on Sunday, Oct. 19, for outstanding leadership and service in their careers.
African American Studies Program reception & lecture set for Oct. 8
Detroit Mercy’s African American Studies Program will honor Amy Brandt ’01, this year’s distinguished alumna, at a reception and Karen and Thomas Waters Keynote Lecture on Oct. 8.
University Recreation fall program registration now open
Sports leagues, tournaments and fitness programs are offered to all UDM students, faculty and staff, and provide the opportunity to compete against one another throughout the academic year for intramural championship prizes.
New leadership academy launching at UDM; Sign-up now
The Office of the Provost announced the inaugural UDM Leadership Academy, a new professional development series for staff, administrators and department chairs at the University.
Titan women’s soccer ‘Deck Out Your Dorm’ game set for Aug. 28
Cheer on the Titans women’s soccer team as they take on Bowling Green on Thursday, Aug. 28 in a 7 p.m. kickoff from Titan Field and receive a free Titan Territory pennant for your dorm room.
Group fitness instructors needed
The Student Fitness Center is looking for energetic individuals to lead group classes or host one-time events.
Accompany new Titans on half-day service, Aug. 20-21
Detroit Mercy’s Institute for Leadership and Service invites all UDM faculty and staff to consider accompanying incoming first-year McNichols Campus students in the half-day of service that they do as part of their orientation program (PTV).
President’s Convocation slated for Aug. 19 on McNichols Campus
Detroit Mercy faculty, staff and administrators from all campuses are invited to attend the annual President’s Convocation Tuesday, Aug. 19 in the Student Fitness Center to officially open the 2025-26 academic year.
Director of University Ministry Anita Klueg is one of a select group of women chosen nationwide to participate in the inaugural cohort of PROCLAIM, a two-year …
Call for faculty book orders for Fall 2025
Fall 2025 book adoptions are now past due. Learn more on how to submit book selections for the semester.
TENN garden party for community set for Aug. 5
All are welcome to join the Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) in celebrating the community and bustling garden with an afternoon of food, fun and harvesting on Tuesday, August 5.
New Raftr app coming this fall for students
Raftr app launches this fall for students. It will be an all-in-one place for campus events and updates, chat groups and connections and much more.
New University app launching this fall for staff and students
Raftr app launches this fall for students and staff. It will be a central hub for campus events and announcements, customizable channels and groups for departments and programs and much more!
UDM to host all-sports fundraising dinner, Sept. 2
The inaugural “An Evening with the Titans of Detroit” event will feature live music, fine dining, beverages and auction items at the Cambria Hotel in downtown Detroit. Several special guests in attendance will include Hall of Fame basketball coach Tom Izzo, NBA All-Star Derrick Coleman, Titan legend John Long and NBA champion Steve Smith.
University sponsors ‘Magic of Motown’ at Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats
University of Detroit Mercy is presenting a live production of iconic Motown music at the annual Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats, set for Labor Day weekend, Aug. 29-Sept. 1.
Video on DIA installation from MarCom communications fellows
As part of the ongoing rebranding work for UDM, MarCom communications fellows Alize Tripp and Jennifer Raptoplous, with the help of Let’s Roll’s Brian Rolling, produced a great piece of video content about the Detroit Institute of Art’s installation on the McNichols Campus.
Titan golf outing set for Aug. 8 at Links of Novi
The Department of Athletics is hosting its annual Titan Golf Outing on Friday, Aug. 8 at Links of Novi. All fans, alumni, supporters, students, staff and faculty are welcome to partake in a day of fun on the course.
Input needed on future development of Livernois & McNichols corridors
As Live6 gears up its Main Street efforts, they have partnered with Main Street America to gather your input via an online survey about the Livernois and McNichols corridors. Please take about 10 minutes to complete this survey.
Student Spotlight: El Paso border trip reflection
Qamar Elia ’26 reflects on her experience at the border on a University Ministry immersion trip to El Paso in 2024.
International pre-college summit starts July 7 at Detroit Mercy
Spaces are still available for Global Leadership, Local Impact, a weeklong leadership event that will bring students from around the world to UDM’s McNichols Campus. The summit runs July 7-14 and is a collaboration between the University’s College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences and Detroit-based Young People Global Edge.
TENN garden party for community set for July 1 close to McNichols Campus
All are welcome to join the Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) in celebrating the community and garden with an afternoon of food and harvesting on Tuesday, July 1.
Making a Wheel Difference
Through an outreach ministry in Tampa, Fla., several Detroit Mercy alumni have come together to assist community members with transportation in the form of refurbished bicycles.
Discounted student tickets available at Rocket Classic, June 26-29
Current students will receive special pricing with 31.3% off Thursday, Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday grounds tickets purchased using their valid udmercy.edu email address at checkout.