Detroit Mercy Dental Dean’s High 5 – October 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: Provost Zarkowski acknowledged by Crain’s …
Next Agora Dialogue questions democracy and virtue
The Philosophy Department’s next installment of the Agora Dialogue will present, “Dialogue and Civic Discourse: Does Democracy Require Some Virtue(s)? A Tough Talk For Turbulent …
Broadside Lotus Press Poets’ Theater, Oct. 20
On Sunday, Oct. 20, the Dudley Randall Center for Print Culture and Broadside Lotus Press will host the first Poets’ Theater of the semester from …
NSF grant to support women in STEM
Detroit Mercy’s (Detroit Mercy) College of Engineering & Science recently received significant support in its efforts to support women in STEM through a five-year collaboration …
MarCom Reminder: Fake News Alert
Well, not actual fake news…but news nonetheless. If you receive contact from a reporter in the media and they are not looking to interview you, …
Fall Career & Networking Fair, Oct. 10
The Detroit Mercy Fall Career & Networking Fair will be on Thursday, Oct. 10 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. This …
Support Safety Street with sweets
Safety Street, Detroit Mercy’s annual community trick-or-treat event, is just around the corner, and we are hosting a donation drive to make it a success. …
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company presents “Silent Sky”
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company is pleased to present “Silent Sky,” performing Oct. 17-27. This is the fascinating story of 19th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt. Despite not …
School of Architecture course on Inclusive Placemaking & Planning for Equitable Cities seeks applications by Oct. 24
University of Detroit Mercy’s School of Architecture in partnership with the Community Development Advocates of Detroit and the Knight Foundation will offer an exclusive course …
Detroit Mercy hosts 15th annual Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit Conference
Detroit Mercy’s College of Engineering & Science will play host to the 15th Annual Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit (GLBD) Conference titled “The Planet will Survive. Will …
Recognizing two leaders for Crain’s Notable Women in Education Leadership honor
Detroit Mercy leaders were featured in Crain’s Detroit Business’ Notable Women in Education Leadership 2019 report. Detroit Mercy’s Katherine Snyder ’89, ’93, dean of the …
Associate Professor of Theatre Greg Grobis directed the tenth and final season of “Evil Dead: The Musical” at the City Theatre in Detroit and was …
CLASA presents “A celebration of the 150th anniversary of Gandhi’s birthday with Fr. Peter Dougherty”
CLASA will host a celebration of the 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday, with a presentation by Peter Dougherty, S.J. on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 5:15 …
Professor of History Roy E. Finkenbine gave the talk, “Fugitive Slaves in Indian Country,” at Freedom Movement Pt. 2, a symposium on the Underground Railroad, …
Students represent at Detroit Global Climate Strike
On Friday, Sept. 20, students around the world stepped out of their classrooms to unite with their global peers demanding action on climate change. The …
Professor of English Heather Hill-Vasquez presented, “A Lesson of Response to U.S. Family Separation Policy: ‘Re-membering’ a Late Medieval Play of the Slaughter of the …
Professor Emerita of Psychology Carol Weisfeld, Professor of Psychology Elizabeth Hill and Jiawen Wang, former professor of education, were among nine co-authors presenting research in …
Lasting memories created at Detroit Mercy’s Homecoming 2019
More than 1,500 alumni, students, friends and community neighbors joined in the fall festivities as Detroit Mercy celebrated Homecoming 2019 earlier this month. “It is …
Book launch and fiction reading: Gary Erwin
The English department Writers’ Series will host its first reading by Marketing & Communications Associate Vice President Gary James Erwin on Wednesday, Oct. 2 from 5:30 …
MarCom Reminder: Stay on brand
In 2016, the University invested heavily in a scientific marketing research study and brand development effort. Along with this new brand came a set of …
Detroit Mercy hosts global conference examining urban areas
Urban planners, designers, philosophers and other academics from around the world will visit Detroit when University of Detroit Mercy hosts “Philosophy of the City,” a …
Fulbright comes to campus with opportunities for students and employees
The Institute of International Education will host two workshops, one for students and one for employees, on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. and 3:20 …
Detroit Mercy offers Michigan’s first Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certificate program
Detroit Mercy’s College of Health Professions is now accepting applications from Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP) for the institution’s new online Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Post-FNP Certificate …
Blood Drive this week
This week’s blood drive, sponsored by the Student Nursing Association, will be on Wednesday, Sept. 25 from noon to 6 p.m. in the Student Union …
Detroit Mercy’s Emily Beazley earns spot on England women’s lacrosse national team
A journey across the pond and into her family heritage paid dividends for University of Detroit Mercy student-athlete Emily Beazley. Just a week after trying …
Be a Titan for a day!
Applicants are invited to experience academic life at University of Detroit Mercy from an insider’s point of view, Sept. 30 to Nov. 1. If you …
Professor of History Roy E. Finkenbine’s article, “The Forgotten History of the Native Americans Who Helped the Underground Railroad,” was published online by Time, Sept. …
Detroit Mercy Ethics Bowl challenges minds and morals
UPDATE (Oct. 28): The 2019 Ethics Bowl has been canceled. The cancellation is due to a variety of circumstances, not the least of which is …
Editors wanted for student art journal
[sic], Detroit Mercy’s student art journal is looking for student editors for the Fall semester. [sic] publishes photography, graphic arts, poetry, fiction and prose. If …
MarCom Process: Proof Approval Form
Individuals and departments requesting services from Marketing & Communications (MarCom) will now be required to complete an approval form when project is complete. This new …
Share your culture as a conversation partner
As the University welcomes new and returning international students this semester, the American Language and Culture Program and International Services Office are looking for students …
Professor of History Roy E. Finkenbine was interviewed by Jennifer Epperson and quoted in The Outline article, “What reparations might look like,” Sept. 17.
Women’s Leadership Round Table Fall-o-ween, Oct. 31
The Women’s Leadership Round Table invites all interested colleagues to its “Fall-o-ween” event on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. in Room 1430 …
Writers’ Series to launch this fall
College of Liberal Arts & Education’s English department will host an annual Writers’ Series this semester, featuring readings from published Detroit Mercy employees and community …
Professor of Philosophy David Koukal published his paper, “Precarious Embodiment: Unwanted Pregnancy and Body (Subject) Interruptus,” in Feminist Philosophy Quarterly, Sept. 14.
Professor of History Roy E. Finkenbine presented the case study, “Crossing Michigan, Crossing Boundaries: Lessons Learned from Odawa Oral Tradition,” at the National Park Service …
MarCom reminder: Wait! Don’t design that flyer yet!
If you’re currently looking to have a flyer designed for an event or other initiative, wait! Check with Marketing & Communications first. We have pre-designed, …
Experience Visit Day at Homecoming
Detroit Mercy will host a Visit Day at Homecoming on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon. on the McNichols Campus. Visit Day is …
Term I Technology training sessions available
The ITS Department will offer the following technology training sessions during Term I in Room 9 of the Commerce & Finance Building: Using Formulas with …
Alumnus book discussion: Arc of Justice, Sept. 19
Author Kevin Boyle ’82 will discuss his book, Arc of Justice: A Saga of Race, Civil Rights and Murder in the Jazz Age, on Thursday, …
Constitution Day discussion, Sept. 17
In honor of Constitution Day, the Black Abolitionist Archive and the McNichols Campus Library will sponsor a talk about the 1896 Supreme Court case of Plessy …
Celebrate Titan pride and fall colors at Homecoming 2019, Sept. 20-21
University of Detroit Mercy will celebrate Homecoming 2019 on Sept. 20-21. Join the Fall Festival-themed festivities as you reconnect with the University through two exciting …
For the sixth year in a row, Detroit Mercy’s College of Business Administration is nationally ranked in Management by U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” 2020 edition!
Support our mission: Apply for a Mission Micro Grant
The Mission Micro Grant Program is now accepting applications for the 2019-20 program. Applications can be downloaded here and are due Wednesday, Oct. 16 to …
Estate planning for your future
Recently, you may have received a postcard in the mail inviting you to a free estate planning seminar offered by University of Detroit Mercy. Our …
Detroit Mercy ranked among top 200 U.S. institutions
For 18 consecutive years, Detroit Mercy has achieved top tier rankings for Midwest Best Regional Universities in the U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges” edition. This …
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company presents plays based on Tennessee Williams stories
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company presents a Homecoming exclusive – “DESIRE: Four One-Act Plays Based on Short Stories by Tennessee Williams,” on Friday, Sept. 20 at …
Register and ride: Detroit Mercy Midnight Bike Ride
Have you ever wanted to bike the streets of Detroit after dark? Sign up for the annual Midnight Bike Ride on Friday, Sept. 13. On-site …
SOA researchers document first amphitheater discovered in Europe in 150 Years
This spring, architecture students, professors, and volunteers associated with the School of Architecture and Volterra-Detroit Foundation were offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel to Volterra, …
UREC fitness classes are in session
University Recreation encourages all students and employees to join a FREE fitness class available in the Student Fitness Center each day of the week. From …