Video: Check out four new OTT spots for Detroit Mercy
Detroit Mercy’s Marketing & Communications department unveiled new spots for use on the University’s over-the-top (OTT) marketing buys and paid social media.
Mass and dinner with new Archbishop set for students, April 27
Students, please join a group from Detroit Mercy, alongside college students from other universities, for a special evening in Detroit on Saturday, April 27. The event will include Mass and dinner with the new Archbishop of Detroit Edward Weisenburger.
Emerging Voices showcases student directors on April 25
Join us for an exciting performance of “Emerging Voices: Student Directing Showcase,” featuring a dynamic array of scenes, each crafted by our talented student directors, on Friday, April 25 at 11 a.m.
Beach bash with for final women’s lacrosse home game
Get a free bucket hat and sunglasses when you attend the beach bash with the Detroit Mercy Women’s Lacrosse team as they battle the Central Michigan University Chippewas on April 27.
Register for 2025 Baccalaureate Mass
The 2025 Baccalaureate Mass, set for the afternoon between the McNichols Campus commencement ceremonies, will be offered at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, in the Student Union Ballroom.
2025 Economic and Community Impact on Metro Detroit & Fast Facts now available
The 2025 issue of the Economic and Community Impact Report on Metro Detroit & Fast Facts is now available for review!
DIA art coming to McNichols Campus
This summer, the McNichols Campus will become a mini art gallery with high-quality reproductions of five works of art from the DIA’s collection installed on campus as part of the DIA’s Inside|Out project.
Statement from UDM on passing of Pope Francis
University of Detroit Mercy President Donald B. Taylor and Fr. Charles Oduke, vice president of Mission Integration, join with leaders throughout the world in mourning the passing of Pope Francis at age 88.
Circle of support offered in Shiple Hall on April 24
Faculty and staff, join the Office of Mission Integration on April 24 in an opportunity for sharing, reflection and grounding ourselves in community, inspired by restorative justice practices.
Virtual information sessions offered to learn about MCD Program, April 22 and 23
Learn how a Master of Community Development (MCD) from Detroit Mercy can make a difference by attending a virtual information session on April 22 at noon or April 23 at 5 p.m.
Department Co-Chair and Professor of History Roy Finkenbine gave a talk on “Erasing the History of Racial Violence: A Personal Example” to the Metro Detroit …
Assistant Professor Ashlee Barnes was nominated and selected for NAMI Michigan Honors 2025 College Educator of the Year Award.
UDM invited to Holy Mass Thursday, April 17
All are welcome to join the Sisters of Mercy and the rest of the University community for Holy Thursday Mass on April 17 at 4 p.m. in the St. Ignatius Chapel.
CHP welcomes new associate dean
Please join us in giving Ashraf Elazzazi, UDM’s newly appointed associate dean for the School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, a warm welcome to our community.
Eat up, Titans, and earn GrubHub credits
Grubhub is rewarding Detroit Mercy dining choices with weekly raffles all month long — the more you dine with us, the more chances you have to win GrubHub credit!
Next OMI monthly liturgy, April 16, celebrates Holy Week
All are welcome to join the Office of Mission Integration in an opportunity to celebrate Holy Week at the monthly liturgy on April 16.
College of Health Professions Associate Professor Zigmond Kozicki and Stephanie Baiyasi-Kozicki ’15 have been recognized by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for their effort in creating and …
Campus dining services looking for lost dishes
Students, got dishes? Please check your room and return all ReNew containers, plates, cups, bowls and silverware to the dining room by April 25.
CourseDog training set for April 15
Learn how to use the new CourseDog scheduling system, best practices and other helpful hints for planning an event on McNichols Campus!
Leadership Slam, April 15, offers insight from two Titan alumni
Angelo Vitale ’80, retired general counsel of Rocket Companies, and Michael Birney ’15, founder and COO of Arbor Growth, will offer their experiences on their leadership journeys on Tuesday, April 15.
Adjunct Senior Instructor of Performing Arts and University Minister Dan Greig was chosen to conduct the Regional Honors Choir of the Michigan Music Education Association …
Rocket Mortgage savings available for Detroit Mercy community
Are you thinking of buying a new home or refinancing a current loan? Check out the great savings being offered by Rocket Mortgage to all Detroit Mercy faculty, staff and alumni.
De-stress Fest set for Monday, April 14
As finals approach, take some time to relax, recharge and have fun at Detroit Mercy’s De-stress Fest set for April 14. Stay tuned for more details.
Photos: Celebration of Scholarly Achievement
The University held its annual Celebration of Scholarly Achievement showcasing the hard work and accomplishments of all Titans on April 3 inside of the Student Fitness Center on the McNichols Campus!
UDM teams score wins in regional ISACA cybersecurity scholarship competitions
In late March, University of Detroit Mercy Cybersecurity and Information Systems student teams won $9,000 at the annual ISACA Cybersecurity Scholarship Competition for the Detroit Chapter. This is the third time in three years that UDM teams have brought home top prizes in this competition.
Triptych+1: Student reading at Book Suey bookstore cooperative, April 10
Come show your support for Detroit Mercy student writers who will read their original creative work at Book Suey, a vibrant local bookstore just 10 minutes from campus, on Thursday, April 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Senior send-off event celebrates Class of 2025 on April 11
Class of 2025, celebrate your graduation and what it means to be a Titan at this campaign toast with President Donald Taylor and then enjoy an exclusive food buffet and much more before moving onto an exciting new chapter of life!
Special edition of M.U.G. Hour in observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, April 9
Please join University Ministry for a special edition of M.U.G. Hour (Mingle. Unwind. Gather) on Wednesday, April 9 at 3 p.m. outside the University Ministry Office in the Student Union. All are welcome!
Faculty and staff appreciation game Tuesday for Titan softball
Come watch the women’s softball team take on rival Oakland University on Tuesday, April 8 at 3 p.m. in a faculty and staff appreciation event. The first 25 faculty and staff members in attendance will receive a free Titans travel mug!
Satori Shakoor leads final session of Bridges not Fences VI, April 9
Have you had a traumatic experience that you have overcome that you’d like to share in order to deliver a clear and powerful message to others? In session two of this workshop, fine tune your stories with Satori Shakoor for presentation in front of an audience on this date at the Bridges not Fences 6: Stories of Trauma and the Road to Recovery event at the University.
Universal suicide screening in medical settings discussion set for April 9
With suicide being a leading public health concern, early identification through routine screening can save lives. Please join us for an important discussion Monday, April 9 regarding the importance of screening in medical settings.
UDM rebranding—Invitation for MarCom visit
If your department needs more information regarding UDM rebranding, please contact MarCom to schedule a meeting at marcom@udmercy.edu.
Celebrate UDM Libraries with cake during National Library Week, April 9
Help celebrate National Library Week with UDM Libraries and their staff and stop by the McNichols Campus Library for a slice of cake on Wednesday, April 9 from noon to 2 p.m.
Prepare for finals week with study retreat, April 13
Students, take this chance to get off campus and study in a quiet and relaxing space with built-in optional study breaks that provide self-care and spiritual care. Transportation to and from the retreat is provided as well as food.
Money Management Seminar set for April 10
The Center for Career and Professional Development will host a Money Management Seminar on Thursday, April 10, from 12:45-1:30 p.m. All Detroit Mercy students and staff are invited to attend.
Dean of the College of Health Professions Ahmed Radwan spoke at HealthcareNEXT’s panel discussion entitled “Workforce Challenges and State of the Industry” on April 3. …
Theatre Company presents ‘The Grown Ups,’ April 4-6 and April 11-13
All are invited to join the Detroit Mercy Theatre Company for their performance ‘The Grown Ups,’ a dark satire about a group of camp counselors thrust into a struggle to shape the leaders of tomorrow amidst looming uncertainty and fraught relationships. Performance dates are April 4-6 and April 11-13, and tickets start at $10!
Inaugural Moot Court competition set for April 11
Grab a friend and sign up for the Detroit Mercy Pre-Law Society’s first annual Moot Court Competition, which takes place on April 11. This is an oral competition open to students of all majors, and no writing is involved. Participants will compete for exciting awards and cash prizes!
Add your haiku to the Creative Arts Kiosk in celebration of National Poetry Month
Stop by the Write Something! desk at the Detroit Mercy Creative Arts kiosk any time from April 14-17 and participate in a fun activity to celebrate National Poetry month and National Haiku Poetry Day!
Cybersecurity team places third in Midwest competition
Detroit Mercy students put their cybersecurity skills to the test and claimed third place at the 2025 NCAE Cyber Games Midwest Regional Competition on March 1.
Detroit Mercy awarded 2025-26 military friendly designation
Detroit Mercy has once again been recognized as a military friendly school for 2025-26, a designation that measures an organization’s commitment, effort and success in creating sustainable and meaningful opportunities for the military community.
Detroit Mercy’s English Department hosted its third annual Triptych virtual reading series, featuring three award-winning writers in conversation with UDM’s poet-in-residence Stacy Gnall. You can …
Webinar to discuss conflict in Sudan featuring Christopher Tounsel, April 9
Detroit Mercy’s African American Studies Program will host Christopher Tounsel, associate professor of History and director of African Studies at the University of Washington, for a Zoom webinar on April 9, where he will discuss the civil war in Sudan, its historical context and important features of the crisis and offer perspective on the country’s uncertain future.
Last Six Mile Meetup set for April 12 at Detroit Pizza Bar
All are welcome to join the African American Studies Program at the last Six Mile Meetup of the 2024-25 school year on Saturday, April 12 from 6-8 p.m. at Detroit Pizza Bar.
‘Writing the Midwest,’ a reading and conversation with author Sonya Huber, April 8
The Detroit Mercy English Department and College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences will host a reading and conversation with author Sonya Huber on Tuesday, April 8 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Commerce & Finance Building. All are welcome!
Panel discussion: How UDM’s mission meets this moment, April 1
Join us for a panel discussion to explore the intersections of Catholic social thought, Mercy critical concerns, Jesuit universal apostolic preferences and the work of Jesus, the first DEI officer.
‘The Community Needs Titans’ keynote, April 3, part of annual CSACE event
Renowned leader and education professor Sabin Prentis Duncan will deliver a special keynote address, “The Community Needs Titans,” as part of the Celebration of Scholarly Achievement and Community Engagement (CSACE) on Thursday, April 3.
Saundra McGuire to present on McNichols Campus, April 3-4
Mark your calendars for a pair of very informative learning opportunities for faculty and students in which Saundra McGuire will share tools designed to increase student academic performance. The events will take place on April 3 and 4.
Faith and freedom tour rescheduled for April 6
All are welcome to join University Ministry and the African American Studies Program for a Faith and Freedom Tour in the D event on April 6! This day includes a trip to Second Baptist Church for Sunday service, a tour of the worship space and history of their involvement with the Underground Railroad and lunch in the city.
Arab American Poetry: Student volunteers wanted to create display
To celebrate, the English Department is looking for students who are interested in creating a display spotlighting Arab American poets for the Detroit Mercy Creative Arts kiosk.