Alumna uses yoga to help Detroiters
Everyone in Kerrie Trahan’s family assumed she would go to law school—even Trahan herself. But when several circumstances in her life led to stress, anxiety, …
Need a professional look for your next interview? Time to suit up!
The Center for Career & Professional Development would like to thank the Detroit Mercy community for participating in the Professional Clothing Drive during National Career …
Professor of History Roy E. Finkenbine led a workshop Underground Railroad for volunteers at the Michigan History Center in Lansing, Nov, 15. Finkenbine was also …
A trip to the Ireland of Catherine McAuley
The Ireland of Catherine McAuley’s day is a world away from today’s Detroit, but it still holds lessons and inspiration for healthcare workers and educators. …
Alumna uses talents to help revitalize Detroit
Kaitlyn Miklovich grew up about 75 miles outside of Detroit in the small town of Clifford, Mich. So when she announced she was going to …
New Drug Recognition Center is first of its kind in U.S.
Students, police officers, attorneys or anyone curious about drug recognition now have a place to do research and learn the history of Drug Recognition Experts …
2019-20 Mission Micro Grant awards are in
The Mission Micro Grant Evaluation Committee and Assistant to the President for Mission Integration Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos have announced the 2019-20 Mission Micro Grant Awards. Now …
Second Bridges Not Fences discussion focuses on race
The Science, Technology & Race Learning Community presents “Bridges Not Fences Part 2: Student Conversations about Race on Campus” on Thursday, Nov. 21 from 6 …
Student Life has tickets for Detroit Mercy Night at LCA
Update: Tickets are sold out. Stay tuned for a photo album from the event! The Student Life Office has a limited number of $20 tickets …
Vice President for University Advancement Arnold D’Ambrosio discussed the identification and development of major-gift donors for advancement prospecting with Helix Education in a recent interview. …
Thanksgiving turkey giveaway
Detroit Mercy’s Department of Athletics, in partnership with the Kalasho Empowerment of Young Scholars (KEYS) and INVEST Roosevelt Alternative High School, will unite in giving …
Family Nurse Practitioner information session, Nov, 18
The College of Health Professions & McAuley School of Nursing will host a Family Nurse Practitioner information session on Monday, Nov. 18 from 5:30 to …
Tell us why you’re thankful for Detroit Mercy (you could win a prize!)
Alumni and current students often tell us how thankful they are they chose University of Detroit, Mercy College of Detroit or University of Detroit Mercy …
Titans with Project Toy Drop
Detroit Mercy Athletics and our very own Tommy Titan helped more than 1,000 children and their families at Project Toy Drop at Lincoln High School …
Professor of Philosophy David Koukal’s paper, “The Fatally Flawed Leadership of Donald J. Trump: A Platonic Analysis,” was recently published in the journal Philosophy in …
Women’s Lacrosse to join Mid-American Conference
University of Detroit Mercy women’s lacrosse program is set to join the Mid-American Conference next school year in 2020-21, it was announced by the Cleveland-based …
Honoring Arthur J. Beer’s career in theatre
Professor of Performing Arts Arthur J. Beer retired this past year and in honor of his career, the Department of Performing Arts and Detroit Mercy …
CLASA events coming up
The Carney Latin American Solidarity Archive (CLASA) will host several events this November, focusing on topics of immigration, race and culture: “Why People are Leaving …
Students step for saint and spirits
One week ago, in celebration of All Saints Day and Dia de los Muertos, our Titans marched across campus to the tunes of “When the …
Writers’ Series host faculty reading
The English department Writers’ Series hosts its final event of the year, featuring a reading by five English department faculty on Tuesday, Nov. 12 from …
Detroit Mercy Dental Dean’s High 5 – November edition
The latest issue of the Dean’s High 5 from Detroit Mercy Dental’s newsletter, Impressions, is now available online. This edition’s headlines include: Construction update: entryway and reception …
Art Installation: For the Thousands of Separated Immigrant Children
Detroit Mercy students gathered together to raise awareness For the Thousands of Separated Immigrant Children from families all over the world with a chillingly real …
The Great Pumpkin Recovery: Compost Drive
Every year after Halloween, more than 1 billion pounds of pumpkins end up in United States landfills. This year, Detroit Mercy students are taking charge. …
Get ready to CLASH! Help support athletics
Detroit Mercy announces the third annual Clash of the Titans giving competition to help support the University’s NCAA Division I athletic teams. The competition runs …
Health fair for the deaf community, Nov. 13
Detroit Mercy and the Communications Access Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, is providing a health fair for Michigan’s deaf community on Wednesday, Nov. 13 …
Veterans Day recognition and pinning ceremony, Nov. 12
Detroit Mercy recognized Veterans Day (Nov. 11) with a pinning ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. …
Professor of History Roy E. Finkenbine was a keynote speaker at the 2nd annual Michigan Underground Railroad Heritage Gathering in Lansing, Oct. 26. Finkenbine spoke …
Stand in Solidarity with DACA
On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Together with other Jesuit …
We Stand with Our Neighbors weekly vigil
Students from Detroit Mercy rally together each week to stand in solidarity at a local vigil, We Stand with Our Neighbors, and discuss issues of …
Safety Street 2019 was “all that and a bag of treats”
Thank you to all Detroit Mercy student organizations, departments and employees who helped organize stations, paint signs, pass out treats and entertain our costumed guests …
MarCom Reminder: Editorial Services
Marketing & Communications is able to provide editorial services through requests submitted on the MarCom communications review request form. All requests are welcome and must …
Data Analytics program trains students
Detroit Mercy announces that it is accepting applications for the new Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics. This new program is built on an …
Live Speaker Broadcast: Tiki Barber and the National Society of Leadership and Success
University of Detroit Mercy’s chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success will host a live broadcast featuring Tiki Barber, three-time NFL Pro Bowl …
Screenshot and save with URec
University Recreation is offering 15% off any purchase at Tommy’s in the Student Fitness Center if you screenshot a social media post or Instagram story …
Chemistry Club ranks in top 5% nationally, receives Green Chemistry Award
Detroit Mercy’s Chemistry Club recently achieved a rating of “Outstanding” for the 2018-2019 academic year by the American Chemical Society (ACS). Only the top 5% …
Graduate Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner information sessions
The College of Health Professions & McAuley School of Nursing will host a Graduate Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner information session on Monday, Nov. 18 and …
Professor hopes to inspire young scientists at international STEM event
University of Detroit Mercy Assistant Professor of Biology Nizar Ibrahim wants young people to know there’s still plenty left to explore and discover in the …
Get to Know: Nathan Steinwascher ’14, ’16, knows a thing or two about goals
Nathan Steinwascher has lived his version of a double life over the last three years: By day, he’s a mild-mannered accountant, working with numbers and …
African-American Studies lecture series
The African-American Studies Program presents two talks the week of Nov. 4. On Monday, Nov. 4, Professor of Law Instruction Jelani Jefferson Exum will give …
Marketing & Communications Associate Vice President Gary Erwin‘s book of short stories, Trail Crossing Sixteen Counties, was nominated by Adelaide Books for the “2020 Michigan …
Poetry reading: Alison Powell
The English department Writers’ Series hosted its second reading by Oakland University Assistant Professor of Creative Writing Alison Powell on Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 5:30 …
Living Faith Out Loud, Oct. 24
Listen to three powerful talks by a faculty member, a student and a Jesuit as they share experiences as persons, friends or allies of the …
2019 Commitment to Excellence Awards nominations are open
Nominations for the 2019 Commitment to Excellence Awards will be accepted until midnight on Friday, Nov. 8. All full-time, non-exempt staff and administrative exempt employees …
Associate Librarian Julia Eisenstein has been appointed to a two-year term on the Association of College and Research Libraries Education and Behavioral Sciences Section Psychology …
MarCom Reminder: Requesting a photographer
If you need a photographer for an event, MarCom can help. The department will reach out to its contracted photographer with at least one week …
McNichols Campus Library, Teaching and Learning Center employees were well represented at the Michigan Library Association Annual Conference, Oct. 16-18. Dean of Libraries and Instructional …
Professor of History Roy E. Finkenbine presented the paper, “Intersecting Migrations: Freedom Seekers, Native Americans, and the Underground Railroad in Eastern Wisconsin,” at the annual …
Assistant Professor of Social Work Janet Joiner had two articles published in the Journal of Teaching in Social Work. Both articles, “VoiceThread as a Tool …
Detroit Mercy Law to host Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for annual social justice lecture series
The national discussion about voting rights will be front and center when Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson visits the Riverfront Campus on Monday, Oct. …
Professor of Philosophy David Koukal presented his paper, “Detroit Bike City and the Reconstitution of Community,” at the Philosophy of the City Conference on the …