Chair and Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Matthew Mio has been elected Chair of American Chemical Society Division of Chemical Education Examinations Institute Board of …
Welcome home, Titans!
Titan freshmen, members of the Class of 2028, take part in move-in day to Shiple Hall, First-year Convocation, PTV and more to help kick-off their college careers.
Associate Professor and Chair of English Mary-Catherine Harrison published “The Koh-i-Noor Diamond and Dinah Mulock Craik’s Fantasy of Consensual Colonization” in the Nineteenth Century Gender …
President Taylor helps welcome new students
President Donald Taylor visited with new Detroit Mercy students inside of the Engineering Building on the McNichols Campus this week!
CETL’s Assistant Director for Educational Development Erin Bell presented at the 20th annual Teaching and Learning Conference Program Divergent Teaching: Empathy, Rigor, and Beyond at …
Submissions wanted for CHP & MSON research symposium
Students, faculty, alumni and clinical partners can submit research abstracts for presentation at the College of Health Professions & McAuley School of Nursing’s inaugural research symposium.
Employees invited to accompany new students during PTV service days
All Detroit Mercy employees are invited to consider accompanying incoming first-year McNichols Campus students in the half-day of service that they do as part of PTV on Wednesday, Aug. 21 and/or Thursday, Aug. 22.
Assistant Professor Elizabeth Sherowski and Associate Professor Christopher Trudeau presented “5 Reasons to Add Transactional Drafting to Your First-Year Legal Writing Course” at the Legal …
Pedestrian Entrance / Exit Gate Closure
McNichols Campus Pedestrian Entrance / Exit Gate Closure Calihan Hall VIP Lot The VIP Lot pedestrian gate just east of Calihan Hall will be out …
Update your headshot at President’s Convocation
Employees can get a complimentary headshot during the breakfast and lunch portions of President’s Convocation until 1 p.m.
Ask the Professor to hold live recording at Detroit Historical Museum, Aug. 14
Detroit Mercy’s Ask the Professor radio show will be holding a live recording session on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 1:30 p.m. at the Detroit Historical Museum. The public is invited to attend and to bring questions to stump the professors.
Mass for Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary to be held Aug. 15
The the University community for Mass celebrating a holy day of obligation for Catholics.
Associate Professor of Religious Studies Patrick Kelly, S.J., recently spoke on faith, sport and the common good in an interview with Common Home TV in …
Residence Life hiring peer mentors for the new Titan Mentor Program
The Titan Mentor Program is a new program aimed at impacting some of UDM’s first-year students. Through the mentor/mentee relationship, our students will have another layer of support navigating their first year at Detroit Mercy.
Join Marygrove Conservancy’s free Summer Fest on Saturday
All are welcome to enjoy Marygrove Conservancy’s Campus Summer Fest on Saturday, Aug. 10 from 12-4 p.m. The event is free, but those interested are asked to RSVP!
Women’s soccer gives back with ARISE Detroit’s Neighborhoods Day
Detroit Mercy’s women’s soccer team is back on the McNichols Campus, preparing for the upcoming 2024 season, but took time Saturday to help the community during ARISE Detroit’s 18th annual Neighborhoods Day.
Professor of Philosophy David Koukal presented his paper, “Abortion and Worldhood,” to the Society for Existential and Phenomenological Theory and Culture at McGill University in …
Save the Date: NAMI Walks Michigan set for Sept. 21
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) walk in Michigan is set for Saturday, Sept. 21. All are welcome to join!
Save the Date: Wellness Expo 2024
Calling all vendors for the 2024 Wellness Expo, which is set to take place Oct. 3. The Wellness Center is looking for departments, organizations, clubs, and local businesses that care for our student’s and employee’s wellness and well-being.
RSVP for President’s Convocation set for Aug. 19
Titan community, please mark your calendars and RSVP by Wednesday, July 31 for the annual President’s Convocation, which is set for Monday, Aug. 19 inside of the Student Fitness Center on the McNichols Campus.
Titans at the Olympics: Taking a Look at the History
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France are under way and one former Titan is competing at the games with former men’s basketball student-athlete Bul Kuol playing with South Sudan. He joins the ranks of Titans who have competed in various sports over the years.
Associate Professor and Director of Optometric Research Pablo De Gracia’s paper, titled “Fourier Tools for the Evaluation of Refractive Multifocal Designs,” was published in Scientific …
Coaches Cookout features Titan basketball, July 31
Join the Department of Athletics for a Basketball Coaches Cookout on Wednesday, July 31 from 5-7 p.m. just outside of Calihan Hall at the tennis pavilion.
Titans Service Day with ARISE Detroit set for Aug. 3
Join fellow Titans in helping clean up the community for ARISE Detroit’s 18th annual Neighborhoods Day on Saturday, Aug. 3.
Charlton Center to host annual Money Matters Camp, July 29-Aug. 2
More than 300 Metro Detroit elementary, middle and high school students, along with volunteers and camp counselors will be at UDM. They will participate in an exciting week of education and fun-filled activities centered on financial literacy, investing, and life skills.
Professor of English Nick Rombes was interviewed about his new novel, “The Rachel Condition,” and its connection to Michigan by Vol. 1 Brooklyn. It was …
Summer tutoring available at Student Success Center
The Student Success Center is open during the summer months, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday each week. Students should continue to make appointments for tutoring using the online scheduler, Tutor Trac.
College of Business Administration accreditation extended
The College of Business Administration has received a five-year extension of its accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). Detroit Mercy’s CBA has remained fully accredited since 1949, making this the 75th anniversary of its accreditation.
University names new dean of Libraries
Kate Harger will join University of Detroit Mercy as the new Dean of Libraries. She will join the University August 1.
UDM to hold information sessions for in-demand health career programs
Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS) and Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) open doors to higher-level nursing positions and careers. University of Detroit Mercy will host information sessions for both programs in June and July.
Center for Social Entrepreneurship invests in the community
Detroit Mercy’s Center for Social Entrepreneurship works with local entrepreneurs who want to address social issues and help communities through business.
College of Health Professions Dean Ahmed Radwan was recently featured on the APTA-Michigan Oncology Rehab SIG (Special Interest Group) Podcast. He discussed a recent publication …
Associate Professor of English and Department Chair Mary-Catherine Harrison published a review of Annette Federico’s Charles Dickens: But for You, Dear Stranger in Victoriographies: A …
University to honor employee with a tree
To honor Chaka Hughes’ memory and his lasting impact on the McNichols Campus, friends and co-workers are raising funds to plant a memorial tree on the Detroit Mercy campus.
Tickets available for PGA Tour’s 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic
University of Detroit Mercy is offering the Titans and the community several ticketing options for the tournament, including a discounted rate for private suite tickets next to green of hole No. 15.
Complete the 2024-25 FAFSA by July 1
The priority deadline for grants from the State of Michigan is Monday, July 1.
Summer food drive to benefit UDM organizations, pantries
The food donations include any non-perishable food items, pasta, soups, and boxed or canned items. Male and female hygiene products will also be accepted. The drive will run from May 28 through June 30.
Women’s soccer to host Nike Soccer Camp for all skills, July 8-12
Detroit Mercy’s women’s soccer program is holding youth camps for those interested in soccer, including one on the McNichols Campus from July 8-12.
Assistant Professor of English Elena Garcia has recently had two writing pieces published at the same time. The first, “Considering the Factory Floor” is an …
Interrupted hours for Wellness Center from June 10-21
The Wellness Center is undergoing renovations this summer and its building will be closed from June 10-21.
Executive Associate Dean of Optometry and Associate Professor Sulman Hans has been appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to the Michigan State Board of Optometry. Hans …
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Pamela Zarkowski was a panelist at one of the symposiums at the Academy for Professionalism in Health Care …
Summer volunteering opportunities are available with TENN
Looking for volunteer hours over the summer, while also making a different in our community? Join Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network in delivering produce to our neighbors and in our garden.
Join colleagues for A Time to Breathe, June 14
Pause the workday and join fellow Detroit Mercy colleagues for “A Time to Breathe,” on Friday, June 14 from 12-1 p.m. in the Student Union, Room 208.
Professor of History and Department Co-Chair Roy Finkenbine presented a paper at the Midwestern History Conference on May 30 in Grand Rapids titled, “Strange Bedfellows: …
Professor of English Nicholas Rombes appeared on Stateside at Michigan Public Radio on May 31 to talk about his new novel, “The Rachel Condition,” and …
Titan Mentor Program looking to hire Graduate Assistant for 2024-25
The Titan Mentor Program is a new program aimed at impacting some of the first-year students at Detroit Mercy. The graduate assistant will start during the upcoming 2024-25 academic year.
Open pickleball set for Tuesdays, Thursdays in May
Faculty, staff and guests are welcome to open pickleball at the Student Fitness Center on every Tuesday and Thursday, 5-6 p.m., during the month of May!