Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry Mark Benvenuto was quoted in the Bankrate slideshow, “Sam’s Club do’s and don’ts: What to buy and what to avoid,” March 6.
Detroit Mercy Dental Dean Mert Aksu and Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Pamela Zarkowski co-presented the topic, “Dental Service Organizations: The Ethics of Corporate Dentistry,” at the …
2019 Go Move Challenge comes to a close
The Go Move Challenge ended with University of Detroit Mercy finishing 5th in average minutes and 11th in total minutes with 20+ Jesuit colleges and universities participating …
Sophomore reflects on El Paso service trip experience
Detroit Mercy sophomore Ken Donaldson traveled to El Paso, Texas, with University Ministry on a service immersion trip focused on immigration and refugee asylum in …
Rx for Reading Detroit, the children’s literacy program directed by Associate Professor of English Mary-Catherine Harrison, was recognized at the Trailblazer Awards ceremony for DTE REACH. …
Celebrating the women of Detroit Mercy, March 28
The 16th annual Phenomenal Women’s Reception returns to celebrate the lives of all women at Detroit Mercy on Thursday, March 28 from 5:30 to 7 …
MarCom reminder: Flyers don’t work
Here’s a playful reminder from Marketing & Communications that all student organizations, faculty, staff, administrators, deans and departments are responsible for keeping our campuses clean. …
2019 McElroy Lecture on Law and Religion is March 13
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law will present its 21st annual McElroy Lecture on Law and Religion on Wednesday, March 13, featuring Rebecca French, …
University Minister for Service and Social Justice Erin McDonald, CSJ, wrote a reflection, “Prophetic Love in the Public Sphere,” published on the Ignatian Solidarity Network, Feb. 25.
Antoine Davis breaks NCAA Division I three-point record
Congratulations to the Titans’ Antoine Davis, who broke the NCAA Division I freshman three-point record last night at Calihan Hall in a 87-85 win over IUPUI. Davis …
Dudley Randall Poetry Prize winners
Each year, the Detroit Mercy English Department honors Dudley Randall, the late poet, publisher and University of Detroit Mercy librarian and poet-in-residence, by sponsoring a …
Detroit Mercy Law honors alumna Judge Denise Langford Morris with portrait
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law hosted a portrait unveiling of alumna and Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Denise K. Langford Morris, March 8, …
Professor of Philosophy Martin Leever discussed the results and history of the University’s Ethics Bowl in the article, “Ethics on Trial,” published in the March 2019 issue …
iDRAW program will prepare young people for STEM careers
Convincing young people to consider a career in math and science can be challenging. Students in a classroom setting don’t necessarily get to experience how …
McNichols Campus Commencement adds second ceremony for 2019
Due to increase in enrollment and the number of students participating in the annual commencement ceremony, the McNichols Campus Commencement on Saturday, May 11 will …
Detroit Mercy vs. OU donor challenge results
The good news: More than 900 people made donations to University of Detroit Mercy from Feb. 11-15 as part of the fourth annual Donor Challenge …
Detroit Mercy education, opportunities lay groundwork for MCD alumna’s career with the city
As a student in Detroit Mercy’s Master of Community Development program, Annie Mendoza ’14, ’16 knew she wanted to put her degree to use benefitting …
CBA alumni week discussion on social media and A.I.
The College of Business Administration will host Vectorform Founder & CEO Jason Vazzano ’00 as the keynote speaker for CBA Alumni week on Thursday, March …
Detroit Mercy President Antoine M. Garibaldi was interviewed by 910 AM Superstation host Nolan Finley, Feb. 25. Garibaldi shared updates of the University and new information on …
Get your pączki before they’re gone! – Feb. 28
University Ministry will sell an assortment of delicious pączki in front of the University Ministry Office and in the McNichols Campus Library on Thursday, Feb. …
Associate Professor of Education Isaiah “Ike” McKinnon gave the talk, “Faith in a violent society: an Ignatian perspective from a local guy,” to a gathering of …
President Garibaldi shares annual lunch with freshmen
Each February, Detroit Mercy President Antoine M. Garibaldi hosts a luncheon with approximately 15 to 20 freshmen as a way to find out why students …
ASCE chapter dominates at Engineering Jeopardy three years in a row
A team of students in the University’s chapter of American Society of Civil Engineers won Engineering Jeopardy for the third year in a row at …
Professor of History Greg Sumner’s article, “The ‘Blissfield 16,’” will be featured in the March/April issue of Chronicle, published by the Historical Society of Michigan.
Detroit Mercy Law to host symposium honoring 1859 Frederick Douglass-John Brown meeting in Detroit
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law will host “Detroit’s Abolitionist Moment: 160 Years of Fighting for Justice,” a symposium celebrating the historic March 12, 1859 meeting …
Estate gift endows Arnold Jarboe Chair of Business Administration
Detroit Mercy recently received a $6.1 million estate gift to endow a new chair in the College of Business Administration. This is the largest single …
MarCom not-so-gentle reminder: Use of UDM
University of Detroit Mercy moved away from calling itself UDM more than two years ago. Are there bulletin boards or printed material lying around that …
CLASA hosts three discussions on Jainism, Rabindranath Tagore and social justice in India
The Carney Latin American Solidarity Archive and Students for Justice in Palestine sponsors three discussions featuring Visva-Bharati University Professor and Chair of Philosophy and Religious …
Professor of Psychology Linda Slowik has been selected as a keynote speaker at the International Dental Forum 2019 this summer, July 15-17, in London. For …
Volunteers needed for Honors Convocation
Dean of Students Monica Williams is looking for faculty, staff and students to volunteer for Honors Convocation ceremonies and liturgical service on Sunday, March 24. …
Glow Skate “highlights,” get it?
University Recreation sponsored its annual glow skating adventure at John Lindell Ice Arena in Royal Oak and Titans sharpened their blades for an evening of …
Professors of Chemistry & Biochemistry Elizabeth Roberts-Kirchhoff and Mark Benvenuto co-edited a volume of the American Chemical Society publication, “Environmental Chemistry: Undergraduate and Graduate Classroom, …
“Raise the Dough” with Campus Kitchen
Detroit Mercy Campus Kitchen needs your help to “raise more dough” than other Campus Kitchens across the country in this national fundraising competition. Proceeds help …
Colleague Development Days plenary session submission now open
Colleague Development Days is looking for faculty, staff and administrators to present at the ninth annual Fall Colleague Development Days on Tuesday, Aug. 20 and …
Social Work Department sponsors “Digital Blackout & Just Walk” tournament, March 14
In honor of Social Work Month, the Department of Social Work will host the third annual “Digital Blackout & Just Walk” tournament on Thursday, March …
Happy Valentine’s Day, Titans!
Rose are red Violets are blue Writing poems is hard Go Titans! Detroit Mercy students and employees shared some smiles and positivity on Instagram leading …
Day of Giving highlights time, talent and treasure
Detroit Mercy celebrated its annual Day of Giving, Feb. 13, with a smashing turnout of students. Day of Giving educates our Titans on the importance …
Detroit Mercy mourns passing of Trustee David Williams II
Board of Trustee member David Williams II passed away suddenly on Friday, Feb. 8. Williams was a two-time alumnus. He graduated in 1979 with an …
University Ministry Service Immersion Trips help students make a difference for others
University of Detroit Mercy students are currently preparing to help global communities through the institution’s annual University Ministry Service Immersion Trips. But to get there, …
Crowdfunding initiatives highlight important needs
Detroit Mercy is launching a series of crowdfunding initiatives through the Office of Annual Giving that will impact the success of students as they work …
The forthcoming book, Teaching and Designing in Detroit: 10 Women on Pedagogy and Practice, co-edited by Distinguished Professor of Architecture Stephen Vogel and Professor Emerita of Psychology Libby Balter …
Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night with Detroit Mercy Titans, Feb. 28
Detroit Mercy Titan Athletics wants to recognize the University community for its dedication to improving the lives of our student-athletes. Detroit Mercy employees are invited …
Help Detroit Mercy beat Oakland during Donor Challenge, Feb 11-15
University of Detroit Mercy will once again face off against Oakland University for the Detroit Mercy vs. OU Donor Challenge, which takes place Feb. 11-15. …
Detroit Mercy Philosophy professors Elizabeth Oljar and David Koukal will make you think with their recent article, “How to Make Students Better Thinkers,” featured in the Chronicle of Higher Education, …
Professor of History Roy E. Finkenbine published the op-ed, “What Popular Histories Often Get Wrong about the Underground Railroad,” in the History News Network, Feb. 3.
Students earn national, international honors
Four Detroit Mercy students received well-earned attention for their recent work. Detroit Mercy student Cameron Johns recently received the American Chemical Society Leadership Institute Award …
Fortune favors Titans – Celebrate Chinese New Year!
Happy Lunar New Year, Titans! Wishing you all health, wealth and luck during the Year of the Pig! 🧧🏮🐖 The Chinese Students and Scholars Association …
Education professor to deliver Ignatian perspective at Jesuit alumni luncheon
The Jesuit Alumni and Friends of Detroit will host Associate Professor of Education Isaiah “Ike” McKinnon at a winter luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 13 from …
Students and employees: Discover how you can make an impact abroad, Feb. 18
Institute of International Education Outreach and Recruitment Specialist Peter Raucci will host two workshops, one for students and one for employees, on Monday, Feb. 18 …
Get your resumes ready: Engineering & Science Career & Co-op Fair, Feb. 14
The College of Engineering & Science will host its winter Engineering & Science Career & Co-op Fair on Thursday, Feb. 14 from 12:30 to 2:30 …