Associate Vice President of Marketing & Communications Gary Erwin had two short stories accepted for publication in 3288 Review and Adelaide Literary Journal.
McNichols Campus Library welcomes 130 students from IB High School
Over Spring Break, the McNichols Campus Library welcomed 130 students from the International Academy of Macomb, an International Baccalaureate magnet high school in Clinton Township, …
Assistant Professor of Counseling Elvita Kondili co-wrote the article “Investigating the Effectiveness of a Motivational Interviewing Group on Academic Motivation,” published in the Journal of School Counseling.
Professor of Computer & Information Systems Daniel Shoemaker was published, with a co-author, in the second edition of CSSLP Certification Exam Guide.
1000 prayers during Lent
Detroit Mercy students, employees and community members can visit the University Ministry Office in the Student Union during this Lenten season to write a prayer …
Next Agora Dialogue questions climate change
The Philosophy Department’s next installment of the Agora Dialogue will discuss the topic, “Climate Change: Is it a national emergency?” on Wednesday, March 20 from …
Detroit Mercy’s Nizar Ibrahim: Searching for Africa’s forgotten dinosaurs
Detroit Mercy’s world-renowned paleontologist Nizar Ibrahim might be best known for unlocking the mystery of the Spinosaurus, the predatory, sail-backed dinosaur so large it even …
Spring Career Fair & Networking Event, March 21
Dozens of regional organizations will be on hand Thursday, March 21 as Detroit Mercy’s Center for Career & Professional Development hosts the Spring Career Fair …
National Alliance on Mental Illness presentation, March 19
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) presents the mental health experience, “In Our Own Voice,” on Tuesday, March 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. …
Nominate a student for leadership and service awards before March 18
Know a student who went above and beyond this year? Nominations are now open for the new Student Leadership & Service Awards. Nominating a student …
MarCom reminder: UDM
It’s happened again: A beautiful poster for a program that benefits students and faculty, marred by the letters “UDM” was spotted by MarCom’s “Brand Stewards.” …
Antoine Davis named Horizon League Freshman of the Year
The outstanding season for University of Detroit Mercy star guard Antoine Davis continued on Tuesday as he added to his impressive rookie accolades by being …
Detroit Mercy’s Burson wins 2019-20 Fulbright U.S. Scholar grant
University of Detroit Mercy faculty member Rosanne Burson recently received a prestigious 2019-20 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Grant. This is her first Fulbright Award. She is …
MBA degree is now more affordable than ever
University of Detroit Mercy announces a significant adjustment in the tuition structure for the institution’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. Tuition for this nationally-ranked …
Professor of Business Administration Michael Bernacchi was quoted in the Detroit Free Press article, “Buy Nothing lets you give, get free stuff in your city,” March 6.
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Pamela Zarkowski was the 2019 Mirmelstein Lecture speaker at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, March 1. Zarkowski presented …
Professor of History Greg Sumner was recently featured in the Detroit Free Press article, “Michigan history: State was home to 6,000 POWs during WWII,” March 3.
Detroit Mercy realigns graduate tuition
Detroit Mercy announces an adjustment in graduate tuition for the institution’s MBA, Master of Community Development and graduate programs in Architecture, Nursing and Engineering. The …
Master of Community Development Open House right around the corner
The School of Architecture Master of Community Development Open House for prospective students is scheduled for Saturday, March 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. in …
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. …
