New assistant to the president for mission integration appointed
Detroit Mercy has appointed Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos, Ph.D., to the position of assistant to the president for mission integration. She will begin her new role Aug. …
School of Architecture faculty, alums earn AIA Michigan awards
It was a memorable night for the University of Detroit Mercy School of Architecture at the recent AIA Michigan Honor Awards. Former School of Architecture …
Detroit Mercy Dental Dean Mert Aksu was awarded a Community Leadership Award by the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services for his “unwavering …
Assistant Professor of Biology Nizar Ibrahim was recently interviewed by WDIV-TV Local 4 host Sandra Ali,discussing his mission to bring the excitement of science to …
Happy Fourth of July!
Whether you were outside grilling and watching the rockets red glare, or inside binging season 3 of Stranger Things, we hope you had an awesome …
Dean of Libraries and Instructional Technology Jennifer Dean and Associate Librarian Julia Eisenstein participated in the panel discussion, “Pitfalls of Neutrality: What Inclusion Means for …
“Ask the Professor” heads to Hamtramck, July 10
“Ask the Professor,” the show where you match wits with University of Detroit Mercy professors in an unrehearsed session of questions and answers, is heading …
Detroit Mercy at the Rocket Mortgage Classic
The Rocket Mortgage Classic made history this weekend as the first PGA Tour held in the city of Detroit. Detroit Mercy set up on the …
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Pamela Zarkowski presented at the International Association of Dental Research (IADR) Meeting in Vancouver, June 19. Zarkowski spoke …
Detroit Collaborative Design Center names Co-Executive Directors
University of Detroit Mercy’s Detroit Collaborative Design Center (DCDC) will celebrate its 25th birthday with new leadership. Christina Heximer and Ceara O’Leary, AIA, are now …
Detroit Mercy joins MSU’s Early Assurance Program
A new agreement with Michigan State University (MSU) College of Human Medicine will provide positions for Detroit Mercy students at MSU’s medical school. Officials of …
Jordan Manno named candidate for NCAA Woman of the Year
School records, a winning pedigree, excellent leadership, outstanding academics and commitment to her community are all traits that Jordan Manno displayed in her four years …
Ben Kendell honored with Horizon League’s Cecil N. Coleman Medal of Honor
University of Detroit Mercy cross country and track and field standout Ben Kendell did nothing but break records in competition and achieve high marks in …
Detroit Mercy President Antoine M. Garibaldi was recently elected to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) Board of Directors effective July 1. CHEA is …
Student recognized for commitment to service
Rx for Reading Detroit Student Coordinator Chanel Smith received a State of Mind Award from the National Society for Leadership and Success (NSLS) in recognition …
The online political magazine Slate gathered four leading scholars — including Detroit Mercy’s Professor of History Roy E. Finkenbine — to discuss the recent congressional …
Associate Professor of Health Administration Zigmond Kozicki was quoted in the Bridge magazine article, “More than a dozen hospitals in rural Michigan at ‘high risk’ …
Summertime field trip: Middle school cycles to campus
Students and staff from local Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School rode bikes to the McNichols Campus for a campus tour, snacks and games. This is …
School of Architecture appoints new dean
University of Detroit Mercy announces the appointment of Dan Pitera, FAIA, as the fourth dean of the School of Architecture (SOA) effective Aug. 1, 2019. …
Detroit Mercy President Antoine M. Garibaldi attended the first solemn Mass led by Adam Nowak ’13 at St. Cyprian Church in Riverview. Nowak was ordained …
Detroit Mercy exhibit explores history of Detroit’s Zeitgeist Gallery and performance venue
Detroit Mercy’s Libraries / Instructional Design Studio presents “Total Sensory Freak-out: Detroit’s Zeitgeist Collective, 1997 to 2008.” This art exhibit documents the 11-year life of …
Ready for some soccer? Special DCFC ticket alert
Get you tickets through the UREC Adventure Series and cheer on the Detroit City Football Club this Friday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m. as they …
Clinical Psychology program receives 10-year accreditation
Detroit Mercy’s doctoral program in Clinical Psychology recently achieved a 10-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation (CoA) of the American Psychological Association. The Clinical …
Detroit Mercy Dental Dean’s High 5 – June 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 Michael Haddow …
Detroit Mercy receives INCOSE academic equivalency
Detroit Mercy’s College of Engineering & Science recently received The International Council of Systems of Engineering (INCOSE) award on Academic Equivalency for the INCOSE Associate …
Live6 Alliance’s MarketOnTheAVE
The third season of Live6 Alliance’s MarketOnTheAVE is open! Join in on the fun the second and fourth Saturday of each month, from June through …
Professor of History Roy E. Finkenbine presented the paper, “Native Americans and the Underground Railroad: Evidence from the Midwest,” at the Midwestern History Conference in …
Grants aid Detroit Mercy service learning projects
University of Detroit Mercy students recently made a presentation of service learning projects supported by a $40,000 grant from The Ford Motor Company Fund, Ford …
Graduate nursing program information session, June 17
The College of Health Professions & McAuley School of Nursing will host a Graduate Nursing information session on Monday, June 17 from 5:30 to 7 …
MBA student project teams with nonprofit to create opportunities for women
Due to the efforts of an MBA class project, a new e-commerce website will soon sell hand-made clothes, bags, blankets and other home goods to …
Professor of English Nicholas Rombes’ short story, “Le Palace,” appeared in the anthology, We’ll Never Have Paris, published by Repeater Books (London). His poem, “Our …
Detroit Mercy and Rocket Mortgage Classic PGA event
The Rocket Mortgage Classic will make history in 2019 as the first PGA tour event held in the city of Detroit. Scheduled for June 27-30 …
Detroit Mercy Commencement – that’s a wrap!
Detroit Mercy’s commencement ceremonies on the McNichols Campus for the School of Dentistry, School of Law, graduate and undergraduate students wrapped up May 11 and …
A special commencement for Detroit Mercy softball team
Four members of the University of Detroit Mercy Class of 2019 were unable to attend Saturday’s commencement because they were busy in Chicago winning the women’s …
Scholarship builds architecture student’s dream of helping Detroit
Matthew Northcott knew early in high school that he wanted to study architecture in college. Thanks to the Loranger Nautilus Endowed Scholarship, he was able …
Delta Dental Foundation grant extends successful dental health program for underserved pregnant women
A statewide community outreach pilot program for pregnant women in high-risk populations and run by University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry will continue and …
Softball claims Horizon League title, headed to NCAA Tournament
Junior Liz Murphy supplied the pitching, senior Kori Keyes provided offense and defense and seniors Jordan Manno and Courtney Gilbert produced the championship run as the University of Detroit Mercy softball team is …
Valedictorian dedicating her life to serving the poor
University of Detroit Mercy student Mary Margaret Payne was uncomfortable the first few times she worked with the poor and homeless. She knew she wanted …
Detroit Mercy experience changes career and life path for Maxwell
Danielle Maxwell is thankful for the relationships she built with her professors while at University of Detroit Mercy. In fact, she was so inspired by …
Student’s research leads to opportunity at NASA
Nicholas Boynton started doing research at University of Detroit Mercy as a freshman because he thought it sounded interesting. He didn’t know the effect it …
Professor of History Roy E. Finkenbine gave the talk, “Fugitive Slaves in Indian Country,” at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Saginaw Valley State University, …
Commencement Ceremonies take place May 10 and 11; Rapson to speak
University of Detroit Mercy will hold its annual commencement ceremonies on May 10 and 11, 2019, in Calihan Hall on the McNichols Campus. Rip Rapson, …
University reveals theme for National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference and seeks sponsors
University of Detroit Mercy will serve as host for the prestigious 2019 National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference (NJSLC). This year’s conference takes place on the …
Detroit Mercy Dental Dean’s High 5 – May 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: Congratulations to the …
Professor of History Greg Sumner was recently interviewed on an episode of “The Mind’s Eye” podcast, exploring the life and novels of Kurt Vonnegut on …
Professor of Philosophy David Koukal was the first guest on Detroit Mercy Faculty Beats, a new campus podcast where hosts interview Detroit Mercy faculty in an informal …
Student’s future is shaped by ReBUILD experience
Through Detroit Mercy’s ReBUILDetroit program, 2019 graduate Relicious Eboh says she learned about research, public health, serving others and, most important, a lot about herself. …
Nursing faculty and students to be recognized with The Daisy Award
University of Detroit Mercy nursing faculty and students will be honored May 9 with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty and The DAISY Award …
Neighborhood HomeBase opens new chapter for Livernois-McNichols area
Government, civic and neighborhood leaders announced the opening of Neighborhood HomeBase, a storefront community space in the Livernois-McNichols area that will provide residents with meeting …
Detroit Mercy President Antoine M. Garibaldi discussed the College of Business Administration’s new Charlton Center for Responsible Investing in a recent interview with WJR-760 AM. Listen here.