Flu and COVID vaccine clinic set for Oct. 16 on McNichols Campus
Stop by the lower level of the Student Union on Thursday, Oct. 16, and get your flu and/or COVID shot (and many more). This event is sponsored by the Wellness Center and CVS.
Retirement of UDM’s ‘Build a Boundless Future’ brand
As Detroit Mercy moves forward with branding work, the previous brand — Build a Boundless Future — will no longer be used by the University. Until a new brand is created, the University will employ a bridge brand.
Give-a-coat, take-a-coat to benefit community in October
University Ministry will host a coat rack for the community to donate or take a coat during the entire month of October.
Support TENN at The Office Coffee Shop
Stop by The Office Coffee Shop in Royal Oak for your favorite coffee or sweet treat, choose to donate to TENN at checkout and help support TENN’s work toward a more food-sovereign Detroit.
Video celebrating 60 years of Detroit Mercy Law Clinics from MarCom communications fellows
Check out video footage celebrating 60 years of Detroit Mercy Law Clinics produced by MarCom fellow Alizé Tripp, with the help of Let’s Roll’s Brian Rolling and MarCom’s Adam Bouton.
Deadline for student submissions to UDM’s student art journal, Oct. 10
[sic] offers $100 prizes for the best visual, poetry and fiction/prose submissions and is open to all Detroit Mercy undergraduate and graduate students. The deadline for submissions is Oct. 10.
Mission Micro-Grant Program applications due online, Oct. 10
Need funding for innovative, mission-driven grassroots initiatives at Detroit Mercy? Submit your Mission Micro-Grant application here.
Spring break service immersion trip heads to Appalachian Mountains of Tennessee, March 7-13
University Ministry is offering a service immersion trip to the Applachian Mountains of Washburn, Tenn., during spring break (March 7-13) for all UDM students. Applications are due by Jan. 21.
Spring break service immersion trip heads to Montgomery, Ala., March 7-13
University Ministry is offering a Service Immersion trip to Montgomery, Alabama, during spring break (March 7-13) for all UDM students. Applications are due by Jan. 21.
Writing Center Director and Adjunct Instructor Erin Bell presented a session titled “Posts, Profiles, and Partnerships: Growing the Writing Center’s Presence” at the Michigan Writing Center …
Fall career and co-op fair for all students, Oct. 9
UDM’s 2025 Fall Career and Co-op Fair takes place on Thursday, Oct. 9, from 3-6 p.m. inside the Student Union Ballroom and is open to all current students as well as recent UDM graduates.
TENN to host Halloween game night with community neighbors, Oct. 9
All are welcome to join in the Halloween fun with Detroit Mercy’s neighbors from the Princeton Street Block Club and Theresa Maxis at the TENN Halloween game night on Thursday, Oct. 9, at 5:30 p.m.
Complete Writing Center survey and be entered to win Amazon gift card
Students are invited to complete a survey to help us plan for the future of the Writing Center and be entered to win one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.
Help Detroit Mercy shape a brand that inspires
UDM is undertaking a new branding effort, and we’d love your input. Your insights will help us craft a more authentic identity that honors our rich history, energizes our present and sets the stage for a vibrant future. Please share your thoughts on the feedback form.
Writing Center Director and Adjunct Instructor Erin Bell recently published an article titled “Petit Récits of Belonging: Reading Karla Cornejo Villavicencio’s The Undocumented Americans as …
Guided 8-week retreat for UDM community begins week of Oct. 5
University Ministry is offering an 8-week retreat for the Detroit Mercy community where participants will engage in spiritual exercises as a lived experience within daily life–no retreat houses necessary. Weekly gatherings will include time for prayer, discussion and shared fellowship over food.
College of Health Professions Associate Professor Zigmond Kozicki and Stephanie Baiyasi-Kozicki ’15 have published two chapters: “Health care in France” and “Health care in Poland.” …
UDM to host graduate program open house, Oct. 8
Prospective students looking to earn their graduate degrees will receive an opportunity to learn more about UDM graduate programs currently available, including online and hybrid programs.
UDM ranks No. 36 in U.S. in 2026 Wall Street Journal/College Pulse rankings
The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse rankings focus on student outcomes rather than inputs, highlighting the tangible value a school delivers to its students. It evaluates colleges on several key measures, including social mobility and salary impact.
Grab some UDM swag and free lunch at Thank-a-Donor Day, Sept. 30
Thank A Donor Day takes place Tuesday, Sept. 30 from 12:30-2 p.m. in the Fountain Lounge of the Student Union. Take part in activities to help you learn how alumni and friends of Detroit Mercy enrich all aspects of the University, receive a free lunch and earn prizes!
UDM hosts 20th Annual Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit Conference, Oct. 2-3
This year’s Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit (GLBD) conference, which takes place Oct. 2-3 on UDM’s McNichols Campus, is a platform for community members to network and highlight innovative approaches to environmental and social challenges.
UDM opens new Black Box Theatre on McNichols Campus
Detroit Mercy brings live theatre back to campus on Sept. 29 with the opening of its state-of-the-art Black Box Theatre, designed to be a flexible, professional-quality space that allows students and faculty to explore innovative forms of storytelling.
Joanna Fuhrman featured in virtual poetry reading, Oct. 1
All are welcome to attend a special virtual poetry reading on Wednesday, Oct. 1, by poet Joanna Fuhrman, hosted by UDM’s Poet-in-Residence Stacy Gnall.
President Emeritus and Distinguished University Professor Antoine M. Garibaldi and Live6 Alliance Director Caitlin Murphy ’17 appeared on the first half of WXYZ Channel 7’s …
Stakeholders, all Titans invited to help shape new brand
UDM invites our alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents, neighbors and partners to help co-author a new brand that captures and encompasses the spirit, grit, faith, strength and pride that define Detroit Mercy. Working together, UDM is confident that we can develop a new brand that is authentic, inspiring and worthy of our Jesuit and Mercy mission.
A decade of impact by Live6 Alliance
Live6’s impact over the past decade includes the organization’s ability to drive partnerships/collaborations and to proactively work to the entire neighborhood’s benefit.
Volunteer for ‘Thank a Donor Day’ on Tuesday, Sept. 30
Hand out prizes, help students with thank-you notes, run game stations and help students with their thank you photos and videos, and more during ‘Thank a Donor Day,’ set for Tuesday, Sept. 30 in the Fountain Lounge of the Student Union.
Volunteers needed for Great Lake Bioneers Conference, Oct. 1-3
Volunteer for the Great Lake Bioneers Conference on Oct. 1-3 and earn service hours while learning about sustainability efforts in Detroit.
‘What’s the Tea with Ministry’ returns for season 5
‘What’s the Tea with Ministry’ kicks off season 5 with a conversation with Fr. Charles Oduke about the University’s new core values.
UDM ranks among top 200 national universities in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Colleges
For the seventh consecutive year, University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) has been recognized as one of the top universities in the country.
Intercultural Tea Party honors Mercy Day and UDM’s core values, Sept. 24
Celebrate Mercy Day and enjoy traditional drinks and treats from six countries while exploring the University’s newly defined core values on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at the Intercultural Tea Party. Visit all five themed tables to earn a special prize.
UDM Wellness Expo returns Sept. 23, open to students and employees
Meet local health and wellness vendors, grab a healthy snack and explore resources to support your well-being at the 2025 Wellness Expo set for Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 12-2 p.m. inside the Student Union Ballroom.
2025 Homecoming weekend to welcome all Titans, Sept. 26-27
Students, alumni, employees and their friends are all invited to join the festivities at the University’s Homecoming, scheduled for Sept. 26-27 at Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus.
Drop-in EndNote citation help available at McNichols Campus Library
Master citation management with EndNote at the McNichols Campus Library’s workshops this fall designed to equip you with the tools to save time and stay organized.
Student Life seeking moderators to support student groups
Make a positive impact in our Detroit Mercy community and become a moderator or advisor for a student group at the University.
CBA launches new real estate undergraduate concentration
This year, Detroit Mercy’s College of Business Administration will begin offering business majors an academic concentration in real estate designed for those seeking entry into the commercial real estate industry, property development, property management, real estate investing and related careers.
Scholarship opportunity for residents of MPLCC area
UDM offers the McNichols Puritan Lodge Community Council (MPLCC) Scholarship to high school students living within the MPLCC area—boundaries of West McNichols, the Lodge Freeway, Livernois, and Log Cabin/Idaho Streets. The scholarship covers full-time undergraduate tuition for up to four years.
Poet Laureate Melba Joyce Boyd to read at Homecoming festivities
Michigan’s new Poet Laureate Melba Joyce Boyd will read her poetry in UDM’s brand new Black Box Theatre during UDM Homecoming festivities on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 6:30 p.m.
The Writing Center to hold online fall workshops for students
The Writing Center is offering online professional development sessions on Sept. 25 and Oct. 1 to help students at all levels improve how they review, analyze and incorporate source material into college essays.
Pickleball clinic and competition set for Homecoming Saturday, Sept. 27
Learn the basics of pickleball and join a friendly competition during Homecoming weekend, Saturday, Sept. 27 from 5-7 p.m. Open to all skill levels.
Men’s soccer to raise money for Wreck-It Like Beckett Foundation, Sept. 20
Assist the men’s soccer program with raising funds for The Wreck-It Like Beckett Foundation at their match against Green Bay on Saturday, Sept. 20, as part of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Founders Week events set for Sept. 19-28
Founder’s Week celebrates both Catherine McAuley and St. Ignatius of Loyola with a number of special events beginning Friday, Sept. 19, and running through Sunday, Sept. 28.
CHASS, SACD to hold info sessions for Mexico spring break trip
Detroit Mercy’s School of Architecture & Community Development and College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences will hold in-person and virtual info sessions on Sept. 24, 26 and Oct. 2 for their joint spring break trip to Mexico City and Monterrey, Mexico, in March 2026.
Candy for credits in the Student Union, Sept. 16
Representatives from the Registrar’s Office will be available on Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 12:30-4:30 p.m. in the lower level of the Student Union to assist with transfer credit questions.
Ask MarCom drop-in support on Wednesday, Sept. 17
Do you have questions about how to promote your organization or event? Do you want to create more effective fliers or digital slides? Maybe you wonder why Marketing & Communications won’t let you make up your own logo. If so, Ask MarCom is for you.
Detroit Mercy to host mental illness awareness walk, Sept. 20
Some 2,000 supporters of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) are expected to participate in a 5K walk on UDM’s campus to raise funds and awareness of the organization, which is dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
TENN hosts garden party for the community, Sept. 16
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, Sept. 16.
Community engaged learning reflection workshop set for Sept. 18
Explore reflection as a key element for successful community-engaged learning pedagogy at a workshop designed to examine how AI can enhance the approach to assessing reflection on Sept. 18.
Detroit Mercy Law Conviction Integrity Clinic to hold discussion on wrongful convictions
To recognize Wrongful Conviction Day, Detroit Mercy School of Law Conviction Integrity Clinic will hold a discussion on Oct. 8 on wrongful convictions entitled “Unraveling Injustice: Insights from the Courtroom and the Wrongfully Convicted.”
Dean Nicholas Schroeck of Detroit Mercy Law was interviewed Sept. 10 by WXYZ/Channel 7 about the new online J.D. program launched this past week. Check …