UDM celebrates Black History Month with series of programs in February
February is Black History Month, and the University of Detroit Mercy will celebrate with a series of enlightening events across all campuses.
DMTC presents ‘The Glass Menagerie,’ Feb. 7-16
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company’s first production of the winter semester is ‘The Glass Menagerie,’ performed across two weekends, Feb. 7-9 and Feb. 14-16 at the Marlene Boll Theatre in downtown Detroit.
Go Move Challenge begins Feb. 1
Faculty and staff, team up with other members of your department or college to win the title of the most active school in the AJCU!
Volunteer in making Valentine’s Day cards with TENN, Feb. 3
Help Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) make Valentine’s Day cards for our community partners on Monday, Feb. 3 at 11:30 a.m.
Apply now for mini mission grant to fund your student org project
Students are encouraged to apply today for a mini mission grant of up to $200 to help fund their student org projects. Ten grants will be awarded now through Feb. 28.
Monthly wellness qigong and sound bath
Focus on enhancing overall health and well-being by participating in a group qigong/tai chi session followed by a relaxing, restorative sound bath on Feb. 1 at 10 a.m.
Healthcare is Radical Hospitality
Read the latest feature in the Mission Effectiveness series ‘A Year in Radical Hospitality,’ which delves into compassionate, patient-centered healthcare, in which Detroit Mercy faculty and students seek to provide care that honors the dignity of each individual and meets patients where they are.
Professor of Chemistry Mark Benvenuto was recently awarded the Numismatic Ambassador Award by Florida United Numismatists (FUN), a non-profit organization that promotes numismatics in Florida …
STAR Center receives provisional accreditation
The STAR Center has achieved provisional accreditation from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare through Dec. 31, 2026.
‘What’s the Tea with Ministry’ kicks off Season 4 by unraveling the threads of mission-driven work
‘What’s the Tea with Ministry’ open its fourth season during Mission week with an interview of the co-chairs of the Mission Effectiveness Team: Ashlee Barnes and Mary-Catherine Harrison!
President’s Town Hall set for Jan. 29
Get your questions answered at the in-person President’s Town Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 29, where an exciting announcement will also be shared!
Titan Winter Blast, Feb. 1, features chili cook-off, winter fun for all
Join Detroit Mercy for its annual Titan Winter Blast, which is set for Saturday, Feb. 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by a UDM men’s basketball game, all on the McNichols Campus.
Industrial/Organizational Psychology program open house, alumni panel set for Jan. 30
Join us to take the first step in advancing your career in I/O Psychology at an open house and alumni panel on Jan. 30, Feb. 6 or Feb. 20 and learn about this flexible, accelerated program and exciting opportunity.
Create community rhythm at Beats of Unity Drum Circle on Jan. 28
Join us at the Beats of Unity Drum Circle on Tuesday, Jan. 28 and learn more about Detroit Mercy’s mission and identity by creating some community rhythm.
Mission Week activities planned, Jan. 24-31
A number of activities are planned for Mission Week, Jan. 24-31, to acknowledge and teach us more about our mission and identity at Detroit Mercy.
Nominate for 2025 Alumni Achievement Spirit Awards, deadline is Jan. 30
Detroit Mercy is once again looking for Spirit Award nominations. The Spirit Awards honor alumni achievement at the University. Online nominations for 2025 will be accepted until Jan. 30.
First Creative Writing Collective of winter term set for Jan. 28
The first installment of the Creative Writing Collective for the winter semester will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 5:30 in the Briggs Building, Room 205. All Detroit Mercy students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends are invited!
Associate Professor of Biology Stokes Baker presented his work on integrating bee biology research with lab courses at the Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology …
Lisa 2, a novel by Professor of English Nick Rombes, was published in December by Calamari Archives out of New York City. His conversation about the …
Sr. Judy Mouch’s Celebration of Life set for Jan. 27
A Mass of Remembrance will be held in the Fountain Lounge of the Student Union at 4 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Life reception and program at 4:45 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus.
Adventure Series winter ski trip to Mt. Brighton on Feb. 7
Join University Recreation for an skiing adventure at Mt. Brighton on Friday, Feb. 7 from 6-9 p.m. Admission price includes your choice of ski or snowboard rental.
Clinical Psychology M.A. program open house set for Jan. 27
Learn more about Detroit Mercy’s master’s program in Clinical Psychology and the Ignite Scholarship during a live Zoom session on Jan. 27. Explore this meaningful program and get all your questions answered!
Save the dates for Bridges not Fences 6: Stories of Trauma and the Road to Recovery
Please save the dates of Feb. 25 and April 9 for the event series ‘Bridges not Fences 6: Stories of Trauma and the Road to Recovery’ where you will listen to stories of immense life challenges, attend a workshop to craft your own story and then be introduced various methods of healing.
School of Dentistry Dean Mert N Aksu recently shared insights on the potential short- and long-term effects of discontinuing community water fluoridation in an article …
Poetry submissions due Feb. 7 for Dudley Randall Poetry Prize Competition
Detroit Mercy undergraduate students are eligible to submit one poem of 55 or fewer lines with all topics and poetic forms welcome. The deadline for submissions is Friday, Feb. 7, and the first prize is $150!
Professor and Associate Dean of the School of Architecture & Community Development Noah Resnick was awarded the prestigious American Institute of Architects (AIA) Michigan President’s …
Writing Center offering three online training sessions to help students
Detroit Mercy students are invited to attend online training sessions to help improve writing and critical thinking skills through the Writing Center, on Jan. 21, Feb. 4 and Feb. 18.
Register to present at 19th annual scholarly celebration event
The University’s Celebration of Scholarly Achievement & Community Engagement (CSACE) is an opportunity for students, staff and faculty to be recognized for their work throughout the academic year. Registration and submissions are due on March 3.
UREC unveils winter 2025 intramural sports programming
University Recreation has something for all Titans this winter with its intramural sports programming.
Detroit Mercy Law to host property law scholar Bernadette Atuahene for discussion, Jan. 31
Harvard and Yale trained property law scholar Bernadette Atuahene and special guest Orlando Bailey, Emmy award-winning journalist and executive director of Outlier Media, will lead an evening of conversation based around Atuahene’s new book Plundered: How Racist Policies Undermine Black Homeownership in America.
Enroll for winter term tuition payment plan; deadline is Feb. 15
Payment plans for winter term tuition are available to students through Feb. 15. To take advantage of five-month payment plan, please sign up by Jan. 15.
Sorority recruitment begins at orientation/open house on Jan. 21
Join Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Beta Gamma and Sigma Sigma Sigma sororities and get a preview of sorority life during a week of connection, conversation and fun starting Tuesday, Jan. 21.
Winners of the 2024 UDM Photography Contest announced
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Detroit Mercy Photography Contest, with a big congratulations to Jordan Shear for winning the Best of Show award for the photo, “Red, Gold, and Renaissance.”
Get ready to move with URec fitness classes
Kick off your fitness journey with University Recreation at yoga classes designed to help you unwind, stretch and strengthen and/or Titan Training, a high energy combination of cardio and strength training.
Clinical Assistant Professor Mark Mortiere ’82, ’86 has been selected by the Michigan Dental Association (MDA) Board of Trustees as the recipient of the 2025 …
Detroit Mercy’s STAR Center has received provisional accreditation. CHP’s Simulation, Technology and Research (STAR) Center recently received notification that it earned provisional accreditation from the …
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.