Detroit Mercy Ethics Bowl winners
The annual Detroit Mercy Ethics Bowl wrapped up, Nov. 9, with 15 teams competing in four rounds of moral argument on a variety of topics. …
Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Katherine Lanigan recently served as program chair for ANACHEM, a regional conference of analytical chemists, held in Livonia. Contributors …
Assistant Professor of Counseling Kathleen Palmer and graduate counseling student Varsha George presented research on the use of technology apps in mental health counseling at …
Students: Ready for graduate nursing?
The College of Health Professions & McAuley School of Nursing will host a Graduate Nursing information session on Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 5:30 to 7 …
Fight the holiday calories with UREC
University Recreation (UREC) is putting Detroit Mercy to the test! Can you complete the workout of the week, prepare the meal of the week, attend …
Professor of Counseling & Addiction Studies Nancy Calleja and Heather Bowlds, deputy director of the California Department of Juvenile Justice, presented “Developmental Treatment for Adolescents …
Student Success Center Director Susan Trudeau was elected to the position of President-Elect of the Michigan Tutorial Association at the 36th Annual Conference, Nov. 2. …
Detroit Mercy Veterans Day recognition and pinning ceremony, Nov. 12
Students, faculty and staff: Please join the Student Life Office and recognize 2018 Veterans Day. This year, a Veterans Pinning Ceremony is open to the …
Magazine features women’s lacrosse coach Callahan
US Lacrosse Magazine recently highlighted Detroit Mercy women’s lacrosse head coach Megan Callahan in the article, “Callahan the constant in decade of Detroit Mercy women’s …
Make the right decision: come to the Ethics Symposium
Sponsored by Detroit Mercy and the Midwest Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives (MCACHE), this year’s Ethics Symposium, “Growth Through Experience,” will be …
Marketing & Communications Social Media Manager & Communications Specialist Amy Skimin received the 2018 Pride of CASE V Award – Silver Place in “Best in …
Acapella concert coming to campus, Nov. 9
Treble in Paradise, Detroit Mercy’s all-men acapella group, will host its first concert on Friday, Nov. 9 from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Commerce …
Next Titan Luncheon set for Nov. 7
The University of Detroit Mercy’s Department of Athletics invites everyone to the second Titan Luncheon of the season on Wednesday, Nov. 7, sponsored by Edward …
Leadership slam speaker highlights “Two Men Named Francis”
Detroit Mercy community members are invited to two leadership slam sessions on Tuesday, Nov. 6. From 11:20 to 12:30 p.m. and from 5:30 to 6:30 …
Professor of History Roy E. Finkenbine chaired and served as the opening plenary speaker at the Michigan Underground Railroad Heritage Gathering, Oct. 27. This event …
Safety Street 2018 was skele-tons of fun
Thank you to all Detroit Mercy student organizations, faculty, staff and administrators who helped make this year’s Safety Street event a pumpkin-smash of a success. …
Thanksgiving Dress Down Challenge
As we approach this Thanksgiving season, we remember that a grateful heart is a joyful heart. In the city of Detroit, 48 percent of residents …
College of Engineering & Science Assistant Dean for Academics and Professor of Chemistry & Biochemsitry Elizabeth Roberts-Kirchhoff’s work titled, “Incorporation of Environmental Chemistry and Sustainability into …
Detroit Mercy takes over Little Caesars Arena, Nov. 28
Calling all Detroit Mercy and Detroit Red Wings fans: Join us at Little Caesars Arena (LCA) for our inaugural Detroit Mercy Night on Wednesday, Nov. …
Honors program welcomes new cohort
The University Honors Program welcomed its new cohort at the annual induction ceremony attended by the student and their families, Oct. 21. Provost and Vice …
Jesuits bless runners at Freep Marathon
Ss. Peter and Paul Jesuit Church hosted its first ever Blessing of the Sneakers, before the Detroit Free Press/Chemical Bank Marathon. Detroit Mercy’s Gary Wright, …
Professor of Psychology Cheryl Munday will be honored for her achievements at the Michigan Psychoanalytic Foundation’s Fundraising Benefit, hosted at the Charles H. Wright Museum …
AJCU news: An Appeal for the students of the UCA in Nicaragua
AJCU is sharing an appeal for donations to scholarships to support students at the University of Central America (UCA) in Managua, Nicaragua. This effort has …
Next fiscal briefing, Oct. 30
All Detroit Mercy faculty, staff and administrators are encouraged to attend the next Fiscal & University Briefing on Tuesday, Oct. 30 from 12:45 to 2 …
Professor of English Nicholas Rombes will deliver a keynote and participate in the main panel at the International Conference on Cinema in the Digital Age …
MarCom reminder: Working together for a better udmercy.edu
The Office of Marketing & Communications (MarCom) offers the following reminder for the 2018-19 academic year: See an error on our website? Maybe people are …
Gather you boldest and brightest for the annual Ethics Bowl
The eighteenth annual Detroit Mercy Ethics Bowl is one of the very few truly campus-wide events at the University, involving students, staff, alumni, faculty and …
Assistant Professor of Biology Nizar Ibrahim was acknowledged in the published paper, “A new species of Coloborhynchus (Pterosauria, Ornithocheiridae) from the mid-Cretaceous of North Africa.” …
Next India summer trip information session, Nov. 7
An information session will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 7, from noon to 2 p.m. in Room 104 of the Commerce & Finance Building for …
Second annual ‘Clash of the Titans’ giving competition helps support Athletics
University of Detroit Mercy’s University Advancement Division announces the second annual “Clash of the Titans” giving competition to help support Detroit Mercy NCAA Division I …
Adjunct Professor of Performing Arts Greg Trzaskoma will guest-star on NBC’s Chicago PD in season 6, episode 5, entitled, “Fathers and Sons.” The episode will …
Next Women’s Leadership Round Table, Nov. 19
The Women’s Leadership Round Table invites all interested colleagues to its next meeting on Monday, Nov. 19, from noon to 1 p.m. in Room 324 of …
Students represent at MCACHE Case Competition
Congratulations to the student team that represented Detroit Mercy’s MHSA program at the annual MCACHE Case Competition at Oakland University, Oct. 19. Team members included …
Associate Professor of History Diane Robinson-Dunn contributed the segment entitled, “Le dernier âge du harem,” in Sexe, race et colonie. La domination des corps du XVe siécle …
College of Health Professions Dean Neal Rosenburg was elected to the Board of Directors for the Coalition for Disability Access in Health Science and Medical …
MarCom reminder: Calls from media representatives
The Office of Marketing & Communications (MarCom) offers the following reminder for the 2018-19 academic year: If you receive an unexpected call from a representative …
Professor of History Roy E. Finkenbine gave the presentation, “Much Apu About Nothing: What Caused the Civil War?” at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Saginaw …
Associate Professor of Biology James Graves attended the southeast Michigan 2018 Regional Stormwater Summit at Lawrence Technological University, Oct. 5. This conference focused on stormwater …
Rev. Gerald F. Cavanagh, S.J., Endowed Scholarship
An anonymous donor will match up to $100,000 in donations to the Rev. Gerald F. Cavanagh, S.J., Endowed Scholarship. This means any donation you make …
Student selected for United Nations Climate Change Convention
University of Detroit Mercy student Tiffany Tieu Ngo recently earned selection as one of only eight U.S. college students to serve as a student representative …
President Garibaldi and the Base 11 $1 million Space Challenge
Detroit Mercy President Antoine M. Garibaldi is representing his fraternity Sigma Pi Phi (The Boulè) as competition coordinator for the Base 11 $1 Million Space …
Community engagement and research with Beth Blissman, Oct. 25
Join Beth Blissman, representative to the United Nations at Loretto Community, on Thursday Oct. 25 from 12:45 to 2 p.m. in Room 138 of the …
Ask the Professor needs your questions
“Ask the Professor,” the show where you match wits with University of Detroit Mercy professors in an unrehearsed session of questions and answers, is back this semester they …
MarCom reminder: Requesting assistance from us — Don’t be shy
The Office of Marketing & Communications (MarCom) offers the following reminders for the 2018-19 academic year: Individuals, colleges and departments seeking marketing and communications assistance …
Don’t miss International Hour, Oct. 23
College of Business Administration senior Jarod Hoekstra will discuss his recent experiences travelling and studying abroad in China and Australia on Tuesday, Oct. 23 from …
Associate Professor and Chair of English Mary-Catherine Harrison presented her research on “Race, the Victorians, and Pedagogy” at the North American Victorian Studies Association Conference.
Auditions are open for War of the Worlds
Have you ever wanted to audition for a play, but could never find the time to memorize all those lines? Do you enjoy doing voices …
Hoop Night in the D, Oct. 19
Get a first look at the University of Detroit Mercy men’s and women’s basketball teams on Friday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m., as the Department …
Mission Micro-Grant applications are due
This year’s Mission Micro-Grant program applications are due Thursday, Oct. 18. Download the form here and submit it to Rosemary Weatherston at weatherr@udmercy.edu. Now in …
Feminist Scholarship Colloquium, Oct. 18
The Women’s and Gender Studies Program’s invites the Detroit Mercy community to its Feminist Scholarship Colloquium on Thursday, Oct. 18 from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. in …