Commemorating Juneteenth
The latest reflection organized by Assistant to the President for Mission Integration Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos: Members of the university community are gathering in solidarity with our …
In solidarity with our DACA students and employees
The latest reflection organized by Assistant to the President for Mission Integration Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos: It was with relief and surprise that many received the news …
Professor of History Roy E. Finkenbine wrote the History News Network article, “It’s time for white parents to have the talk with their children,” June …
Professor of Law Instruction Jelani Jefferson Exum will discuss policing and police reform on Friday, June 19 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., hosted by the …
Master of Community Development online open house set for June 20
The School of Architecture’s Master of Community Development (MCD) program will host an online open house on Saturday, June 20, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. …
Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Matt Mio was highlighted in The Press-Enterprise article, “What it’s like to appear on one of radio’s longest-running shows,” June …
In the wake of the death of George Floyd at the hands of police, Isaiah McKinnon ’75, ’78, a retired Detroit Mercy professor, retired chief …
A statement from the McNichols Faculty Assembly
This collective statement of the McNichols Faculty Assembly was adopted on June 4, 2020. The McNichols Faculty Assembly, the representative body of the McNichols Campus faculty, …
Associate Professor of Law Instruction Stephen Wilks published the article, “The Reimagined Schoolyard: Cryptocurrency’s Adoption in Tomorrow’s International Monetary Order,” in the Boston College Intellectual Property …
We are Titans Together
As plans for the fall semester are being finalized, the University’s Internal & External Communications Work Group of the COVID-19 Task Force has created Titans …
A statement from our Student Government Association president regarding Mr. George Floyd
Dear University of Detroit Mercy Community, Over the past few days, this country has been rocked again in a way that has become more and …
Students see dividends in phage hunting
Alex Jackman and Andrea Sandoval say their undergraduate careers were completely reshaped by SEA-PHAGES. SEA-PHAGES sparked Laila Sareini’s passion for science and research, and showed …
Graduate Nursing information provided digitally this summer
The College of Health Professions & McAuley School of Nursing will host digital Graduate Nursing information sessions throughout the summer on the following dates: Tuesday, …
The death of Mr. George Floyd and a call to action
Dear Members of the University Community: The tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on Memorial Day has preoccupied my thoughts over the last week …
Associate Professor of English Mary-Catherine Harrison published the entry, “Mary Barton (Gaskell),” in The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Victorian Women’s Writing (Lesa Scholl, Editor. Palgrave Macmillan, 2020).
Alumnus swings for the fences – changing lives with baseball
Justin Prinstein ’12 says he still finds it hard to believe the impact his International Stars Baseball Academy has had on underserved children over the …
Let’s Talk: Too Many Lives Lost
The latest reflection organized by Assistant to the President for Mission Integration Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos: While the Office of Mission Integration has put a pause on …
Detroit Mercy professor follows a hunch, and rewrites history of dinosaurs
Paleontologist Nizar Ibrahim can recall the exact moment when he realized following a hunch had paid off with a remarkable discovery. The Detroit Mercy Assistant …
Professor of History Greg Sumner’s op-ed was recently published by the Detroit Free Press. The article speaks to the Italian campaign in World War II …
Professor of History Roy E. Finkenbine was quoted in the Truthout op-ed, “Formerly Incarcerated People Should Be Compensated for Telling Their Stories,” May 17. The …
Dual enrollment program prepares students for college and STEM fields
Wendy Montesinos discovered her passion for Engineering and could not wait to build on relationships with faculty. Paulina Torres-Guzman ’19 said she was prepared to …
2020 Phenomenal Woman urges you to find your way to help others
Each year, during Women’s History Month, University of Detroit Mercy’s Department of Student Life recognizes an employee with its Phenomenal Woman Award. This year, Student …
Detroit Mercy student co-authors groundbreaking Spinosaurus paper
University of Detroit Mercy junior Juliana Jakubczak didn’t know what she was getting into when she joined Associate Professor of Biology Nizar Ibrahim’s student research …
Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Matthew Mio was interviewed and featured in the Chemical & Engineering News article, “Faculty open up about mental health under the …
University announces plans for 2020-21 academic year
Detroit Mercy announces that all three of its campuses will remain fully in session throughout the 2020-21 academic year. The University’s main priority is the …
National Science Foundation selects professor for fellowship
Megan Conrad, an assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering at Detroit Mercy, was recently selected as a National Science Foundation (NSF) ASCEND fellow. The ASCEND project …
Let’s Talk: Gratitude for Detroit Mercy
The latest reflection organized by Assistant to the President for Mission Integration Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos: Last week, we marked the dates that would have been commencement …
Professor to work on motion planning of robots through Fulbright program
Several things have to fall into place for a professor to be chosen for a Fulbright Award, and it usually takes several applications. So, University …
Professor of History Roy E. Finkenbine published an invited article, “Black Abolitionists and the Fifteenth Amendment,” on the National Park Service website. The article highlights …
Associate Professor of English Mary-Catherine Harrison published, “An Ethics of Place: On North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell,” in My Victorian Novel, published by University …
University designated Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly School for 2019-2020
The State of Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency has once again honored Detroit Mercy as a Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly School for 2019-20, based on the University’s efforts …
Mechanical Engineering graduate takes advantage of all University has to offer
When choosing which college she wanted attend, Brynne Gustafson’s wish-list was concise: study engineering at a small university and be involved in something outside of …
Brother’s health concerns lead ReBUILD student to research path
Mitchell Mims graduates this month with credentials most students graduating with a bachelor’s degree in biology don’t have: A published research paper in a national, …
Valedictorian keeps things in perspective during pandemic
Sarah Hirschmann is not too disappointed that her senior year at University of Detroit Mercy was cut short by a global pandemic. She’s not even …
COVID-19 Impact: Employee Emergency Fund
As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy becomes increasingly felt by more and more individuals and families, the reality of the growing …
Let’s Talk: Community, From a Distance
The latest reflection organized by Assistant to the President for Mission Integration Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos: By now, all of our campuses have completed their finals week. …
University proudly honors 2020 Vivere ex Missione Award winners
Detroit Mercy is pleased to honor the winners of the 2020 annual Vivere ex Missione Award, which is typically presented each year during commencement exercises …
Detroit Mercy to host Engineering & Technology Teacher Boot Camp
Update 6/20: The Engineering & Technology Teacher Boot Camp will now be hosted online and not on the McNichols Campus. Interested individuals may still sign …
Years of sacrifices fade as degree is granted
Life as a traditional college student has its share of challenges. Attending college while working full-time and raising children adds more layers of complexity. Victoria …
‘Detroit Mercy showed me mercy in my time of need:’ An Iraq War vet’s story
Every college graduate has obstacles they have to overcome along the way; Nick Summerlee’s list just happens to be longer than most. Summerlee was a …
Support #GivingTuesdayNow
In response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19, Tuesday, May 5 has been designated as #GivingTuesdayNow, a day of giving, generosity and unity. #GivingTuesdayNow …
Celebrate the Titan Class of 2020
Detroit Mercy rolled out the virtual red (and blue) carpet in May, celebrating the Titan Class of 2020! But the party does not stop in …
Let’s Talk: Seeing those we often don’t
As each of our campuses moves through the process of closing out this academic year, the Office of Mission Integration invites you to take the …
Scholarship for nursing students honors parents
Mike and Mary Durkin did not choose University of Detroit or Mercy College of Detroit several decades ago when they were looking at colleges. Yet …
New fossils rewrite the story of dinosaur evolution and ecology — and change the appearance of Spinosaurus
Scientists have long opposed the idea that dinosaurs lived in aquatic habitats. Now, an international team of researchers, led by National Geographic Explorer and University …
University voices support for students and campus communities
Detroit Mercy has joined the higher education and health communities to call on all governors to heed the call of the Secretary of Health and …
Let’s Talk: A reflection at the beginning of Ramadan
The latest reflection organized by Assistant to the President for Mission Integration Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos is one that encourages us to learn lessons from all faiths. …
Writing Center offers virtual appointments for summer students
The Writing Center will continue to provide resources and virtual consultations for Detroit Mercy summer semester students starting Monday, May 4. Students can book individual, …
Women’s Basketball names AnnMarie Gilbert as head coach
Detroit Mercy’s women’s basketball program has a new leader. AnnMarie Gilbert was announced as the 12th head coach of the Titans on Friday, April 24 …
Nominations open for faculty Agere ex Missione Award
Nominations are still open for the annual Mission Leadership Award at Detroit Mercy — the Agere ex Missione (“to do the mission”) and submission forms can …