Ever consider traveling to India next summer?
In May 2019, Associate Professor of History Diane Robinson-Dunn will host a historical tour through India, including Mumbai, Chennai, Calcutta and Delhi, with St. Christopher …
Professor of History Roy E. Finkenbine was recently named to the project advisory board for the Slave Stampedes Project of the National Park Service. Finkenbine …
Fall new student enrollment increases for fourth consecutive year
For the fourth consecutive year, Detroit Mercy announces positive preliminary fall enrollment numbers for new students. Preliminary full-time undergraduate enrollment is 6.7 percent higher than …
University welcomes North Korean students, Sept. 17
Detroit Mercy welcomed a group of English-speaking students originally from North Korea to campus, Sept. 17, to learn about religion, interfaith dialogue, volunteerism and service learning …
Apply for the Mission Micro Grant Program
The Mission Micro Grant Program is now accepting applications for the 2018-19 program. Applications can be downloaded here and are due Thursday, Oct. 18 to …
Live Detroit at Homecoming, Sept. 28-29
Detroit Mercy’s 2018 Homecoming is coming fast, Sept. 28–29, and will provide a wealth of opportunities for alumni, friends, family and the community to have …
Nominate your favorite librarian
Librarians touch the lives of the people they serve every day. Through Monday, Oct. 1, all Detroit Mercy students, faculty, staff and administrators are encouraged …
Detroit Mercy President Antoine M. Garibaldi spoke on a panel on WXYZ-TV Detroit during the city’s Detroit Homecoming V event, Sept. 14. The panel focused …
STEM-focused Spiritus is on its way
Spiritus, the University’s alumni publication, is on its way to your home. This edition takes a look at the past, present and future of women …
Professor of History Roy E. Finkenbine published the article, “Want to Understand American Slavery?” on the History News Network, July 22. Finkenbine also presented the …
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Pamela Zarkowski spoke at the American Dental Education (ADEA) Allied Dental Program Directors Conference in San Diego, June …
From Business Major to Bishop: An Evening with Bishop Robert Fisher, ‘83
College of Business Administration and the Catholic Studies Program will co-host “From Business Major to Bishop: An Evening with Bishop Robert Fisher, ’83,”on Thursday, Oct. …
United Children and Family Head Start (UCFHS) presented its Community Service Award to Associate Professor of English Mary-Catherine Harrison in recognition of the partnership between …
Associate Vice President of Marketing & Communications Gary Erwin’s collection of thematically-linked short stories, Trail Crossing Sixteen Counties, is set to publish fall 2019 from Adelaide …
Visit Day is Sept. 29
Detroit Mercy invites high school students to attend “Visit Day” on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 9 a.m. to noon. Events will take place in the …
School of Architecture Instructor Emily Kutil was quoted over the summer in the WDET article, “In Search of Solution to Detroit’s Water Shutoffs, Could Philly …
Associate Professor of History Diane Robinson-Dunn presented a paper this summer at Exeter University in Exeter, England as a part of the “Britain and the …
Market on the Avenue offers a taste of Detroit’s Livernois-McNichols redevelopment
It was an uncommonly cold Saturday in early September but I wanted to check out the Market on the Avenue that takes place twice a …
Professor of History Gregory Sumner was interviewed for a special on the History Channel over the summer, titled, “Detroit: Comeback City.” Sumner discussed the Michigan …
Physician Assistant Associate Professor and Chair Amy Dereczyk presented at the 2018 World Congress on Ultrasound in Medical Education, discussing the use of point of …
Assistant Professor of Performing Arts Andrew Papa was published in the Voice and Speech Review, a peer-reviewed scholarly journal on voice and speech topics and …
U.S. News & World Report ranks Detroit Mercy No. 25 for Midwest Best Regional Universities
For the 18th consecutive year, University of Detroit Mercy is listed in the top tier of Midwest Best Regional Universities in the 2019 edition of …
Nizar Ibrahim, assistant professor of Biology in the College of Engineering & Science and a research associate for the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, was …
Detroit Mercy celebrates Constitution Day
The University will celebrate Constitution Day with a variety of activities and events. Constitution Day is Monday, Sept. 17. Following the University’s Celebrate Spirit event, …
Volunteer and share your culture: Conversation partners
As the University welcomes new and returning international students this semester, the American Language and Culture Program and International Services Office are looking for students …
Professor of History Roy E. Finkenbine gave a talk on “The Underground Railroad in the Detroit River Borderland,” at a symposium on “Freedom Movement: Detroit’s …
Detroit Mercy welcomes students to campus
The entire Detroit Mercy community welcomes our new and returning students to our three campuses for the fall semester 2018! On Aug. 21, hundreds of …
Help the Sisters of Mercy celebrate their 175th Anniversary
Detroit Mercy is pleased to help celebrate the 175th anniversary of the arrival of the Sisters of Mercy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and the beginning of …
Professor of Architecture Dan Pitera was recognized as one of the top speakers to present this fall in a lecture series at University of Nebraska-Lincoln …
Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education rank Detroit Mercy in top 200
Detroit Mercy is ranked in the top 200 in nation, according to the 2019 Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education College Rankings. This year, …
John Staudenmaier, S.J., University of Detroit Mercy’s assistant to the president for Mission and Identity, spoke with WJR-AM‘s Paul W. Smith about the Vatican issue …
Detroit Mercy President Antoine M. Garibaldi was highlighted in DBusiness magazine’s “The Detroit 500” publication, featuring the most powerful business leaders in metro Detroit. The …
After-work Ignatian spirituality: Jesuit Connections
Do you want to connect and meet new friends and alumni from our fellow Jesuit institutions? Jesuit Connections, a new after-work event for young professionals, …
“Be the Joy” at Celebrate Spirit!, Sept. 13
All Detroit Mercy students, faculty, staff and administrators are encouraged to attend the annual Celebrate Spirit!, Thursday, Sept. 13. Celebrate Spirit! is the official welcome …
Students: Volunteer to support a community race
Are you a Detroit Mercy student looking for volunteer hours? Gilda’s Club will host its annual Gilda’s Walk & 5K Run on Saturday, Sept. 15, …
Do you remember the ‘90s? Detroit Decades Dash registration is open
Lace up for a race! The third annual Detroit Decades Dash 5K/Fun Run on Saturday, Sept. 29, is open for registration. This year’s costume contest …
Detroit Mercy Night at Comerica Park is coming up
We know how much you love Tigers baseball, so make sure to join us for the annual Detroit Mercy Night at Comerica Park on Thursday, …
Theatre Company presents: Preview 48
The Detroit Mercy Theatre Company presents Preview 48, a performance highlighting this season’s student actors, on Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at The Marlene Boll …
McNichols Campus Library renovation celebration, Sept. 6
Celebrate the renovation and grand re-opening of the McNichols Campus Library on Thursday, Sept. 6 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Light snacks will be served, …
New environmental initiatives at Detroit Mercy
Detroit Mercy just got a little bit greener! In an effort toward a more eco-friendly campus, the University has paired with Metz Dining Services to …
Check Live6’s Market on the Ave!
Bring your family and friends to the Live6 Market on the Ave this weekend for fresh produce, live music, exceptional food and locally made products! …
The New Detroit Mercy Student Pantry
The University will soon introduce the Detroit Mercy Student Pantry to help resolve issues of food security for students. The Pantry works to increase the …
Professor of Architecture Dan Pitera was named winner of the 2018 American Institute of Architect Detroit Chapter’s Charles Blessing Award. This prestigious award is given …
Detroit Mercy PA student makes school history with rotation in Kenya
University of Detroit Mercy Physician Assistant (PA) student Mary Beth Couretas knew she wanted to do something special for her elective clinical rotation. Couretas accomplished …
Students and community enhance Fitzgerald Neighborhood
Detroit Mercy freshmen kicked off their college careers by performing a day of volunteer work throughout Detroit on August 22-23. This effort is part of …
And we’re back! New and improved CC
On behalf of Marketing & Communications, we would like to welcome all Detroit Mercy students, faculty, staff, administrators and community to the new and improved …