Men’s basketball hosts rival Oakland for red out, Jan. 18
Detroit Mercy men’s basketball takes on Oakland in a RED OUT game on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 1 p.m. The first 300 fans will receive a free T-shirt!
Intersectional Immersion Day offers service experience for students, Jan. 20
Join us for a day of service, education, and reflection on issues of gender, race, immigration, employment and housing. All students of faith or non-faith are welcome!
Reserve rooms for events at UDM in CourseDog
You can now reserve a room for a meeting or event on the McNichols Campus in real time in CourseDog.
Apply for 2025 Valedictorian and Kappa Gamma Pi honors society
Detroit Mercy students prepared for graduation in December 2024, May or August 2025 with a minimum GPA of 3.8 may apply to be selected as the 2025 Valedictorian. Those with a minimum GPA of 3.3 may also be interested in applying for membership in Kappa Gamma Pi, a national Catholic graduate honor society!
Six students receive Adia J. Palmer Memorial Scholarship
The Detroit Mercy Libraries, along with the Titan Equity Nourish Network and Varsity News, are happy to announce the recipients of the second annual Adia J. Palmer Memorial Scholarship for the 2024-25 school year: Hisham Almadani, Taspiya Begum, Isabelle Francis, Cecilia Grimes, Desseray Martin and Kateri Sollars.
Earn $40 through Detroit Mercy’s mental health study
Detroit Mercy students, staff and faculty can earn $40 through a mental health study at the University. Each in-person appointment is expected to take between 60-90 minutes.
Human trafficking conversation set for Jan. 15
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and the College of Health Professions and McAuley School of Nursing will host a presentation and discussion on this very important issue on Jan. 15.
Professor of Mathematics Jeffe J. Boats‘ debut novel, Blood Game, comes out on Feb. 4 and is available for pre-order at Amazon, Barnes & Noble …
Triptych reading series returns with poet Brandon Som, Jan. 16
Detroit Mercy’s English Department welcomes back its Triptych series by hosting poet Brandon Som, winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize in Poetry, on Thursday, Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Appalachia service immersion trip application deadline is Jan. 15
Service immersion trip to Joppa Mountain, Tenn., takes place during spring break, March 1-7. UDM students of all faiths or non-faiths are invited to apply for this opportunity. Participants will engage in hands-on service in the community around Joppa Mountain, including building homes, working in food pantries and learning about the systemic issues that contribute to poverty and displacement.
Mass schedule with the Jesuit community
All students, as well as faculty and staff, are invited to attend Mass with the Jesuit community at 5:15 p.m. every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Detroit lands on The New York Times’ 52 places to go in 2025
Detroit is the 39th location on the NYT list this year and was applauded for its “remarkable signs of renewal.”
Women’s basketball hosts rival Oakland for red out, Jan. 11
Detroit Mercy women’s basketball takes on Oakland in a RED OUT game on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 1 p.m. The first 200 fans will receive a free T-shirt!
Civil rights spring break service immersion trip application deadline is Jan. 15
Service immersion trip to Montgomery, Ala., takes place during spring break, March 1-8. UDM students of all faiths or non-faiths are invited to apply for this opportunity. Participants will engage in current-day civil rights issues around racism and voting access as well tour historical sites.
Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) was proud to take part in Gleaners Food Bank‘s annual fundraiser, highlighting the vital partnership between our organizations. TENN Program …
The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse Insights Report 2025
Read the latest WSJ/Statista Insights Analysis to review the 2025 college rankings and specific areas where UDM scored well and areas where we might improve!
Three DMTC productions earn honors
Two productions were selected for recognition at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) Region 3, while “A Year with Frog and Toad” earned six Wilde Awards, given to professional productions across Michigan.
Titans needed to deliver fresh produce with TENN
Join TENN in delivering fresh produce and smiles to our neighbors, while earning service hours!
Professor of Chemistry Mark Benvenuto and a team of students who performed research in metal alloys and creating art medals from alloys have published an …
Triptych 2025 launches in January
Triptych, a virtual reading series featuring three award-winning poets in conversation with Detroit Mercy’s poet-in-residence, Stacy Gnall, launches in January.
URec introduces new event for 2025: New Year’s Rec-Solutions, Jan. 7
University Recreation can’t wait to see all Titans at a new event geared at starting the new year off with a bang! Join us on Jan. 7 for some fun and fitness in the Student Fitness Center. Stay tuned for more details!
Celebrate the start of the new semester at welcome week, Jan. 6-10
Start the new year with an exciting week of fun, creativity and connection at Welcome Week, Jan. 6-10
College of Health Professions Associate Professor Zigmond Kozicki and Stephanie Baiyasi-Kozicki ’15 were presented with a proclamation of deep appreciation for the establishment of the …
Tuition insurance being offered, beginning Winter 2025
Tuition insurance will be offered for Detroit Mercy students through GradGuard beginning during the Winter 2025 semester.
Alpha Sigma Nu receives more than 400 pairs of socks for Detroit homeless
The Detroit Mercy chapter of Alpha Sigma Nu held a sock drive for the homeless in late November and December with generous results for the homeless in Detroit.
New cybersecurity threat emerges called quishing
Quishing is an up-and-coming cybersecurity threat with an intended theft of sensitive information for the purpose of financial fraud, identity theft or ransomware. Read on to discover the necessary steps you can take to protect yourself from this threat.
Associate Professor Zigmond Kozicki and Stephanie Baiyasi-Kozicki ’15 are published in the second edition of Foundations of Rural Public Health on the topic of U.S. …
UDM rebranding: Read what students think about Detroit Mercy
Understand the values, mindsets and decision-making processes of Gen Z students and their families in MarCom’s three-phase research process regarding rebranding efforts.
Team of students now performing standard operator services for Detroit Mercy
A small team of students are performing operator services for incoming calls to the University to help route calls to the correct department.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Detroit Mercy wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday season! The University has updated hours of operation across all of its campuses during the holiday season.
Fall 2024 Spiritus magazine now available online
Check out the newest edition of Spiritus, the magazine of Detroit Mercy, online now!
Professor and Department Co-chair of History Roy Finkenbine and co-author Carol E. Mull published the article “The Underground Railroad in Michigan Territory: Reverend Alfred Brunson’s …
‘What’s the Tea with Ministry’ podcast wants your feedback
Fill out the survey with your feedback on the ‘What’s the Tea with Ministry’ podcast for a chance to win a $25 Visa gift card!
Professor and Director of Graduate Architecture Claudia Bernasconi was invited to give a guest lecture for the 2024 Lecture Series of the Florida Institute for …
Vehicle Cyber Engineering Program offers significant scholarship support for new students
University of Detroit Mercy’s Vehicle Cyber Engineering (VCE) Program announces the availability of scholarships of up to $12,500 for students who enroll in the program for winter 2025.
New feature in A Year in Radical Hospitality: A Thanksgiving of Cultural Exploration
Read ‘A Thanksgiving of Cultural Exploration,’ the latest feature in the series A Year in Radical Hospitality, where Assistant Professor Ashlee Barnes describes the enriching experience of welcoming two international students from India into her Detroit home for Thanksgiving dinner and reminds us of the importance of intercultural exchange.
UDM Night at Detroit Pistons game set for Dec. 19
Attend UDM Night at Little Caesars Arena as the Detroit Pistons take on the Utah Jazz and get a free co-branded hoodie (included with the cost of the ticket)!
Helping charities for the holidays with UDM
Please consider donating to one of the several giving opportunities offered by the UDM community during this holiday season. This is your chance to get involved and support a great cause!
Last call to register for 2025 India trip with UDM
There’s still a few spots for faculty, students and others interested in traveling to India with Detroit Mercy in May of 2025. The final deadline to register for this wonderful immersion experience is Dec. 15.
A heartfelt thank you from TENN
TENN thanks all who have contributed to making their work possible during this giving season and is always grateful for your support!
UDM Rebranding — Get ready!
The UDM community is invited to review information about the rebranding work currently taking place and consider participating in stakeholder strategy sessions that will take place the first half of 2025.
Join Detroit Mercy’s fourth cohort for search advocate training, Dec. 17 and 19
Detroit Mercy is offering training for a fourth search advocate cohort, where you’ll learn tips to be better prepared to actively participate in all phases of the search process for UDM. The training runs Dec. 17 and 19.
Diane Praet was recently awarded the status of Registrar Emeritus at the University in November. This honorary title is awarded to Praet as she retired …
Extended McNichols Campus Library hours during finals week
If you’re looking for a space to study during finals week, the McNichols Campus Library has got you covered with extended hours.
Extended bookstore hours set for Dec. 7-14
The McNichols Campus Bookstore, located in the lower level of the Student Union, will have extended hours during the last week of the fall semester.
Donate leftover meal swipes to help community
Students, please help to ensure that members of the Detroit Mercy community get to enjoy a free meal on campus by donating your unused swipes this semester.
Support TENN SeedMoney fundraiser through Dec. 15
Support the TENN Garden by donating to its SeeDMoney campaign to help raise money for tools, soil and transplants. The TENN garden delivers fresh produce to our Detroit Mercy neighbors.
Clinical Psychology M.A. program open house set for Dec. 6
Learn more about Detroit Mercy’s master’s program in Clinical Psychology and the Ignite Scholarship during a live Zoom session on Dec. 6. Explore this meaningful program and get all your questions answered!
An excerpt from Associate Vice President of Marketing and Communications Gary J. Erwin‘s novel-in-progress, Cut River Redemption, published by Trace Fossils Review in early 2024 …
Department Chair and Professor of Psychology Kristen Abraham was interviewed for an American Psychological Association (APA) Editor Spotlight, which features newly-appointed editors of APA Journals. …