Becoming A Better U takes place on March 22
Expand your horizons within your professional careers and personal lives at Becoming A Better U, which takes place on March 22 in the Student Union Ballroom.
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Rocket Mortgage deals for Detroit Mercy faculty and staff
Check out the Rocket Mortgage deals offer to Detroit Mercy faculty and staff.
CBA alumni week features keynote event with Eric Hespenheide ’75
This free event is set for Thursday, March 20 at 5:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. Refreshments will be available at 5 p.m.
Tickets available for PGA Tour’s 2025 Rocket Classic
Enjoy watching tournament play at the Rocket Classic from the comfort of a private suite, hosted by the University. Tickets are on sale now!
Titan Winter Blast, Feb. 1, features chili cook-off, winter fun for all
Join Detroit Mercy for its annual Titan Winter Blast, which is set for Saturday, Feb. 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by a UDM men’s basketball game, all on the McNichols Campus.
Nominate for 2025 Alumni Achievement Spirit Awards, deadline is Jan. 30
Detroit Mercy is once again looking for Spirit Award nominations. The Spirit Awards honor alumni achievement at the University. Online nominations for 2025 will be accepted until Jan. 30.
Detroit Mercy Night with Detroit Red Wings set for Oct. 24
Titan community, all are welcome for Detroit Mercy Night at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday, Oct. 24 with the host Detroit Red Wings playing against the New Jersey Devils. Puck drops at 7 p.m. inside LCA!
All invited to 2024 Homecoming on Saturday, Sept. 28
Students, alumni, employees, family, fans and friends are all invited to join in the festivities at the University’s Homecoming, set for Saturday, Sept. 28 on the McNichols Campus.
SAB’s networking event “The Highs and Lows of Leadership” takes place on Sept. 27
Alumni Asia Rawls from Magna International and Tiquita Bell, an author and entrepreneur, discuss “The Highs and Lows of Leadership” at SAB networking event on Sept. 27.
Entrepreneurship Association’s Second Annual Networking Event on Sept. 28
Students, alumni, community members and entrepreneurs join the Entrepreneurship Association for a keynote panel discussion featuring local entrepreneurs followed by networking, food and refreshments.
50 Years of the Detroit Film Theatre on exhibit at McNichols Campus Library
Maurice Greenia, Jr. ’76 (a.k.a. Maugré), a longtime McNichols Campus Library assistant, poet, Detroit-based multi-media artist and avid filmgoer delved into his personal collection of Detroit Film Theatre (DFT) memorabilia in order to celebrate the DFT’s 50th anniversary. The result is Detroit and the Movies, this summer’s exhibit at the McNichols Campus Library, which runs through early September.
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.
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.
Class Gift Committee looking for Class of 2025 members
The Class Gift Committee is looking for students graduating in the Class of 2025 to join the committee.
Alumnus Bill Priestap to give talk, “An Era of Global Insecurity,” March 13
Detroit Mercy alumnus Bill Priestap, a recognized leader in national security, will give a free talk, “An Era of Global Insecurity,” on Wednesday, March 13 at 5:30 p.m.
Nominate for 2024 Spirit Awards, alumni achievement honorees
Detroit Mercy is once again looking for Spirit Award nominations, which honors alumni achievement at the University. Online nominations for 2024 will be accepted until Thursday, Feb. 29.
Titan Winter Blast set for Feb. 17, featuring chili cook-off, family fun and more!
Join Detroit Mercy for its annual Titan Winter Blast, which is set for Saturday, Feb. 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by a UDM men’s basketball contest, all on the McNichols Campus.
Meet pioneering city council woman Gaby Santiago-Romero, Feb. 19
Santiago-Romero, an immigrant from Mexico and a Detroit native, will share her experiences of obtaining her undergraduate degree, her transition into the workforce, as well as other aspects of her life. Enjoy an appetizer from Metz while listening to dialogue inside of the Student Union Ballroom!
Antoine Davis returns for UDM Night at Motor City Cruise game
Join fellow Titans for the University of Detroit Mercy Night as the Motor City Cruise welcome Titan alumnus and former star guard of the Titan men’s basketball team, Antoine Davis, and the Rip City Remix on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m.
Mascot origins: Titan collaboration helped ‘Tommy’ take off in 1977
A reader’s response to a feature on the new Tommy Titan in the Spring 2023 edition of Spiritus prompted a deeper dive into the origins of the beloved mascot, with it coinciding during a historic basketball season in 1976-77.
Students invited to Etiquette Dinner on Nov. 2
Detroit Mercy’s Etiquette Dinner for students is set for Nov. 2. Join Detroit Mercy alumni and women of Stellantis in an evening of professional and personal development.
See you at Homecoming!
Students, alumni, employees and their friends are all invited to join the festivities at the University’s Homecoming, scheduled for Sept. 29-30 at Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus.
Rocket Mortgage savings available for Detroit Mercy community
Are you thinking of buying a new home or re-financing a current loan? Check out the great savings being offered by Rocket Mortgage to all Detroit Mercy faculty, staff and alumni.
Introducing the recipients of the 2023 Alumni Achievement Awards
Each year, University of Detroit Mercy honors an alumnus from each of its seven schools or colleges for the way they have excelled in their …
Rocket Mortgage offering several savings packages for Detroit Mercy community
As Rocket Mortgage VIP partners, Detroit Mercy students, faculty, staff and alumni can receive remarkable savings on mortgages and refinancing options.
Participate in Detroit Mercy’s Road Rally on May 20
Join the Alumni Relations team in exploring seven historically significant Detroit landmarks on this adventure. Visit and learn about the history of Detroit’s oldest landmarks, neighborhoods, churches and communities.
UDM alumnus fuses two passions to create a new way to look at architecture
Michael Ford’s love for music and community inspired him to found The Hip-Hop Architecture Camp, which blends his passions, while also empowering underrepresented youth to explore architecture.
CBA alumni week features keynote event with Duane Garth ’07
The free event is set for Wednesday, March 15 at 5:30 p.m. inside of the Commerce & Finance Building, in Room 209. Refreshments will be available and students attending the event will be eligible for a raffle prize!
Nominate for 2023 Spirit Awards, deadline is March 2
The University is now taking nominations for the 2023 Spirit Awards! If you know of an alumnus who has demonstrated exemplary performance in their careers, nominate by Sunday, Feb. 26.
Chili, fowling and coneys, oh my!
Don’t miss out on all of the winter fun at this year’s Titan Winter Blast, taking place on Saturday, Feb. 4! Horse-drawn trolly rides through the McNichols Campus are filling up, so don’t delay in reserving your spot.
Library’s Maurice Greenia ’76 artwork on display at Midtown gallery
Maurice Greenia, Jr. ’76 (a.k.a Maugre), a longtime McNichols Campus library assistant, poet and Detroit-based multimedia artist, currently has his latest work on display through Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Detroit Contemporary in Midtown.
No myth: Alumnus explores his calling through writing, traveling
Phil Cousineau has used his education from the University to carve a unique and fascinating niche in the world and led him on a multi-disciplinary career since he graduated in 1974.
Former Titan Ben Kendell qualifies for U.S. Olympic Trials
Former Detroit Mercy track and field and cross country standout Ben Kendell ’18 has earned a bid to the U.S. Olympic Trials in the marathon, which will be held on Feb. 3, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.
Join the Detroit Mercy book club’s discussion of Anatomy of a Murder, Dec. 4
Join fellow Detroit Mercy alumni and friends for the next book club discussion of “Anatomy of a Murder,” on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m.
Mortgage deals for Detroit Mercy veterans
Rocket Mortgage provides special offers and rates for Detroit Mercy faculty, staff and alumni. However, this month, in recognition of Veteran’s Day, they are promoting additional benefits for our veterans.
Fr. Patrick Kelly works on inclusion in sports at international Vatican summit
Patrick Kelly, S.J. ’83 has long been invested in sports, from playing them to writing and teaching about them. He’s now taking his passion to a higher calling, as he recently was part of an international summit on sports and accessibility at the Vatican from Sept. 29-30.
Participate in Detroit Mercy’s Day of Giving, Sept. 27
On Tuesday, Sept. 27, Detroit Mercy’s Alumni Relations and Annual Giving Offices will host Day of Giving, an annual event that celebrates and educates students about how alumni contributions of time, talent and treasure help current students and enrich the University.
Detroit Mercy alumni couple create real community change
Rev. Deidric Tupper, pastor of New Faith Temple Church of God in Christ and CEO of the New Faith Temple Community Development Corp., alongside his wife Natasha Tupper, founder of The Polished Institute, have dedicated their lives to the service of others.
Thank you, President Garibaldi
The University held a dinner on June 17 to celebrate and honor President Antoine M. Garibaldi for his 11 years as leader of the institution. …
Detroit Metropolitan Airport terminal re-named after alumnus
Next time you’re at Detroit Metropolitan Airport, you’ll notice that the North Terminal has been renamed the Warren Cleage Evans Terminal. Evans, a longtime public servant, is a 1987 graduate of Detroit Mercy and the current Wayne County Executive.
Alumnus expanding TV presence with “Mathis Family Matters”
Detroit native Greg Mathis ’88 is expanding his television presence with a new show, “Mathis Family Matters,” which airs Sunday nights on E!
Cup of Science: Perfecting the espresso experience
Robert McKeon Aloe draws from his day job at Apple, his University of Detroit Mercy education and a passion for data science in creating a tiny cup of perfection. McKeon, a 2006 alumnus of Detroit Mercy’s College of Engineering & Sciences, works as a manager for Apple in California, but when he’s not working for the innovative tech company, he’s using data science to experiment with espresso.
Titan Club to host softball tailgate Saturday, April 23
The Detroit Mercy Department of Athletics and Titan Club are set to hold a tailgate and brick paver ceremony for Detroit Mercy softball’s home doubleheader on Saturday, April 23 from Buysse Ballpark on the McNichols Campus.
Last chance to register for Becoming A Better U
All of the workshops and lectures for Becoming A Better U are filling fast, so register soon and ensure a place in your desired classes. …
Alumna making waves with design in New York City
The pandemic did little to slow down Suchi Reddy. The 1991 graduate from the School of Architecture & Community Development is receiving wide acclaim for …
Network, eat for free with alumni: Etiquette Dinner
All Detroit Mercy students are invited to learn the basics of dining etiquette, social cues, charisma and digital decorum while networking with alumni over a …
Chili, fowling and coneys, oh my!
Don’t miss out on all of the winter fun at this year’s Titan Winter Blast happening on Saturday, Feb. 26. Activities will be both indoors …
Nominate for 2022 Spirit Awards
Know of notable alumnus who has excelled in their professional and community achievements? Nominate them as a candidate for the 2022 Alumni Achievement Spirit Awards. …
Lost 15 years, 1964 U-D class ring finds owner
When Dave Wozniak had belongings stolen from his home in Charlotte, N.C., 15 years ago, it wasn’t the electronics that he was upset losing. It …
Celebrate Day of Giving and earn some prizes
Each year, Detroit Mercy hosts Day of Giving to celebrate and educate students about how alumni contributions of time, talent and treasure help current students …