Adjunct Professor of Music Daniel Greig, on behalf of the Michigan State Vocal Music Association, presented a workshop, “Teaching Systematic Sight-Singing Daily in the Choral …
Senior Lecturer in English Amanda Hiber published an article about soap operas and sexual consent, titled, “On Soap Operas, Rape Is Still Treated as a …
Professor of English John Freeman’s article, “Code Poetry in Motion: E. E. Cummings and his Digital Grasshopper” is now available from the journal, Postmodern Culture. …
Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Katherine Lanigan served as program chair for the Annual ANACHEM Symposium, Nov. 7, 2019. This regional conference highlights analytical …
Professor of History Roy E. Finkenbine’s op-ed, “Does Truth Matter Less Than in 1974?” was published by History News Network, Dec. 22.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power …
Ringing in the holiday season with employee recognition
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Detroit Mercy Christmas Party and Employee Recognition Celebration last week. As is tradition, Human Resources presented …
Grants aid Detroit Mercy scholarships, programs, faculty research and community outreach
Recent charitable grants totaling more than half a million dollars will support scholarships, programs, faculty research and community outreach at University of Detroit Mercy. The …
Achievement of $100-million campaign ushers in era of growth and opportunity
On Dec. 14, Detroit Mercy celebrated the institution’s record-breaking $100-million campaign and began a new phase of growth for the next decade with a strong …
Detroit Mercy Dental Dean’s High 5 – December 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: Professor Zhou featured on cover …
Walking in a Winter Titan-land
As the dreaded Finals Week loomed over our Titans, University employees volunteered to feed the masses at the annual Late Night Breakfast in the Titan …
Associate Professor of Decision Sciences Mithu Bhattacharya was recognized as the faculty sponsor of the year by Alpha Iota Delta, the International Honor Society in …
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company‘s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” written by William Shakespeare and directed by Outreach & Audience Development Coordinator Damian Torres-Botello, S.J. is coming …
Metro Health Foundation continues partnership by funding Nursing scholarships
Three students in the College of Health Professions’ McAuley School of Nursing are the recipients of $4,000 scholarships from Metro Health Foundation to assist with …
Students, faculty explore differential equations through models
Detroit Mercy students and faculty explored using models to solve differential equations during a recent educational workshop, hosted by Professor of Mathematics Xiaohui (Kathy) Zhong. …
University Minister for Service and Justice Erin McDonald represented Detroit Mercy at a global gathering in Rome, Italy for the 50th Anniversary of the Social …
Let’s Talk: Fr. Cavanagh discusses the planet and our future
Pope Francis’ encyclical “Laudato Si” challenges “the myth that we have unlimited resources and we can continue unbounded growth” and was the subject of a …
Students engage in groundbreaking research on herbicide chemical
Detroit Mercy undergraduate students have plenty of opportunities for research in just about any area of study. Students working in the lab of Rachelle Belanger, …
Rocket Mortgage Classic pre-sale begins Dec. 9
The Rocket Mortgage Classic returns to Detroit Golf Club May 25-31, 2020. The tournament will feature many of the world’s top players competing over four …
Alumni tell why they are thankful for Detroit Mercy
A few weeks ago we asked our alumni to let us know what they received from Detroit Mercy that they are thankful for. Printed below …
Alumnus recognized for lifetime of work with youth
Michael Brunker ’74 remembers the exact moment his life changed. It was in 1963 on his 11th birthday. Ernie Harwell, then the Detroit Tigers’ legendary …
MarCom Communications Specialist Timmy Nelson ’11 hosted a 24-hour video game charity marathon and raised more than $2,500 for Beaumont Children’s, part of the Children’s Miracle Network, …
Melt away the stress and take a break from the books, Dec. 5
Students looking to relax before finals week need to come to Winter De-Stress Fest on Thursday, Dec. 5 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the …
2020 Family Nurse Practitioner information sessions
The College of Health Professions & McAuley School of Nursing will host the next Family Nurse Practitioner information sessions on the following dates: Monday, Jan. …
Professor of History Greg Sumner will emcee The Macomb Symphony Orchestra’s concert, “Holiday Flicks,” on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. at the Macomb Center …
Vote now: Detroit Mercy Theatre Company nominated!
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company has been nominated 23 times in 17 categories in the 2019 Broadway World Detroit Awards for productions during Season 48. Students, …
Christmas Party and Employee Recognition Celebration, Dec. 13
The annual Detroit Mercy Christmas Party and Employee Recognition Celebration will be on Friday, Dec. 13 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Student Union …
Support local families in need with our Giving Tree
Looking to give back this season? This year, in collaboration with Public Safety and various offices and departments, the Student Life Office has organized the …
Detroit Mercy honors faculty for excellence
University of Detroit Mercy honored two faculty members at the 2019 Faculty Recognition Awards held earlier this month. Professor of Counseling and Director of Addiction …
Accounting students earn #1 ranking for first-time CPA exam pass rates
The first-time pass rate of Detroit Mercy accounting graduates who take the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) exam is the best in the nation, according to …
Faculty member appointed to Michigan Board of Social Work
Janet Joiner, assistant professor of Social Work and chair of the University of Detroit Mercy Department of Social Work, was recently appointed by Gov. Gretchen …
Happy Thanksgiving Detroit Mercy!
Detroit Mercy wishes students, their families and our community a happy Thanksgiving! The University’s McNichols Campus and School of Law (Riverfront Campus) will close beginning …
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 …