University recognized as Military Friendly School
Detroit Mercy earned an additional honor Feb. 11 with the release of the 2020-21 Military Friendly list of schools that serve veterans and military personnel. …
Theatre students earn recognition at major regional festival
A trip to Wisconsin in early January introduced three Detroit Mercy students to the wide world of theatrical arts and performing on a regional stage, …
CLASA hosts activist for peace, Feb. 12
Kathy Kelly, co-founder of Voices for Creative Nonviolence, will discuss her work as an activist for peace at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12 in Room …
2020 #MakeMercyReal Video Contest
The Sisters of Mercy are calling all Detroit Mercy students to use video to tell a compelling story of how people in their communities “make …
National Alliance on Mental Illness presentation, Feb. 13
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) presents the mental health experience, “In Our Own Voice,” on Thursday, Feb. 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. …
Alumni Achievement Spirit Awards honorees announced
The 2020 University of Detroit Mercy Alumni Achievement Spirit Awards will recognize seven alumni with outstanding achievements and leadership in their work, and devotion to …
Valedictorian and Graduate Honors Society process
While the tradition of Detroit Mercy valedictorians calls for academic excellence, a minimum of 3.70 GPA, as well as instructional involvement, the role additionally calls …
Friendship, connections and support at the women’s prayer group
University of Detroit Mercy hosts women’s prayer group from noon to 1 p.m. in Room 208 of the Student Union on the following dates: Monday, …
Detroit Mercy and Rocket Mortgage Classic 2020
The Rocket Mortgage Classic returns to Detroit Golf Club, May 25-31. The tournament will feature many of the world’s top players competing over four days …
Detroit Mercy’s campaign completion story reaches more than 130 news outlets
Coverage of the Detroit Mercy’s campaign completion skyrockets and is re-posted in 133 news outlets. The story, “University of Detroit Mercy’s celebration of $100-million campaign ushers …
Get a move on: AJCU Go Move Challenge 2020
For the last three years, Detroit Mercy has competed in the AJCU Go Move Challenge and this February was our biggest success. The University finished …
Celebrating 50 Years with Dudley Randall: Poetry Prizes
2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the Dudley Randall Poetry Prize, awarded each year to Detroit Mercy undergraduate poets. This is also the first year …
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” opens this week
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 …
Help Detroit Mercy break the tie against Oakland during Donor Challenge Jan. 27-31
Detroit Mercy will once again face off against Oakland University for the Detroit Mercy vs. OU Donor Challenge, which takes place Jan. 27-31. This is …
Detroit Mercy’s online graduate Nursing program achieves national ranking
Detroit Mercy’s online graduate Nursing program is ranked among the top programs nationally in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs” …
Celebrating Black History Month 2020
Detroit Mercy celebrates Black History Month throughout February with a variety of events and engagements that are free and open to everyone. Monday, Feb. 3 …
MarCom Communications Specialist Ron Bernas’ article, “Three Crucial Topics in Jesuit Higher Education,” was recently featured in Conversations on Jesuit Higher Education magazine.
College of Business Administration hosts Denise Morrison, former president of Campbell Soup Co.
Detroit Mercy’s College of Business Administration (CBA) will host a public presentation by Denise Morrison, former president of Campbell Soup Co. This special engagement is …
Titans Champions Tour at Calihan Hall
Detroit Mercy’s Department of Athletics celebrates several Titan legends for their achievements while in the red, white and blue during the Titans Champions Tour on …
Associate Professor of History Diane Robinson-Dunn’s article, “Penser les liens entre les orientalismes francais et britannique: L’etude de l’esclavage et de son abolition en afrique …
Detroit Mercy honors Martin Luther King Jr.
Detroit Mercy is celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through a series of events and programs in January. Community members …
CLASA Winter Semester events
All CLASA talks and events this semester are free and open to the public: Wednesday, Jan. 15 5:15 p.m., Room 209, Commerce & Finance Building …
Professor of History Roy E. Finkenbine spoke to Microsoft health care executives about the work of the Equal Justice Initiative, and related local efforts aimed …
Globetrotters show off at Calihan Hall
The iconic Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their “Pushing the Limits World Tour” to Detroit Mercy’s Calihan Hall Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. See former …
Detroit Mercy gives back during holiday break
University of Detroit Mercy’s community of employees and students adopted 11 families with 44 children for the holidays thanks to the coordination of Public Safety …
Turn up the heat with the Titan Winter Blast
The Titan Winter Blast, Detroit Mercy’s signature winter celebration, returns Saturday, Jan. 25. Join students, employees, alumni, friends and neighbors from 11 a.m. to 1 …
Alliance Catholic Credit Union opening, Jan. 15
Detroit Mercy celebrates its Alliance Catholic Credit Union branch grand opening on Wednesday, Jan. 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Fountain Lounge. Hors …
Visit Day, Feb. 1
Detroit Mercy is excited to see prospective students and parents at Visit Day on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 9 a.m. to noon. Visit Day is …
Director of Language & Cultural Training and Fulbright Scholar Liaison Lara Wasner attended a two-day Fulbright Scholar Liaison training session at Wayne State University to …
Professor of History Greg Sumner had two books, “Detroit in World War II” and “Michigan POW Camps in World War II,” available in select Target …
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 …