It took three years of work, but what has happened since Joyce Choi published a research paper on a disease she originally knew little about, could be life changing — for her and people half a world away. Choi’s paper on Chagas disease, a scourge of many rural areas in …
Creative writers in all genres and levels of experience are welcome to join the Detroit Mercy Creative Writing Collective for discussion, idea-sharing, feedback and writing exercises. Save the dates for the following Zoom events: Thursday, Feb. 4 – 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 3 – 5 to 6:30 p.m. …
Jeffry Bauer ’80 originally took a class with the American Red Cross to get a tenant to stop pestering him. That led to volunteering with the Red Cross for 37 years and recently, the University of Detroit Law graduate was named the Chief Operating Officer for the Michigan Region. “Never,” …
Detroit Mercy’s fall career and networking event is going virtual. The Center for Career & Professional Development is hosting the Virtual Career and Networking Weeks from Oct. 5-16. The event introduces students and alumni to internships, graduate school programs and full-time and volunteer positions, while allowing them to network with …
University of Detroit Mercy Professor of English Nick Rombes decided to do something creative for his creative writing class this summer, inviting several alumni to audit the class to create a mix of alumni and current undergrad students. “The idea was to bring together students and alums from different age …
Detroit Mercy Grad Salute launches on Thursday, March 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Student Union Fountain Lounge with a plethora of information and resources for all graduating Titans. No RSVP is needed. Stop by and gear up for the McNichols Campus Commencement on Saturday, May 9. …
The College of Business Administration will celebrate its Alumni Week Keynote Event on Tuesday, March 17 from noon to 2 p.m. in the Student Union Fountain Lounge. Join CBA employees, students and alumni for lunch, followed by the presentation, “Integrating Work and Life for the Long Run,” at 12:45 p.m. …
Yolanda Grandison ’04, ’06 is a woman of many interests. After earning a biology degree elsewhere, she came to Detroit Mercy to earn a master’s degree in Health Services Administration and another in Computer Information. She has a full-time IT position in the medical field in Detroit. But it’s what …
Detroit Mercy Alumni Relations and the Student Alumni Association encourage all students to come out for Day of Giving on Tuesday, Feb. 18 on the McNichols Campus. Day of Giving educates students about the importance and need for alumni engagement and the role alumni play in meeting University priorities. Events …
The 2020 University of Detroit Mercy Alumni Achievement Spirit Awards will recognize seven alumni with outstanding achievements and leadership in their work, and devotion to serve the community. Honorees reflect the University’s mission of excellence and service and bring pride to their alma mater. This year’s awards will be on …
The Titan Winter Blast, Detroit Mercy’s signature winter celebration, returns Saturday, Jan. 25. Join students, employees, alumni, friends and neighbors from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Student Fitness Center as we turn up the heat with homemade chili, toasty drinks and Titan camaraderie. Festivities include the popular Chili …
Pope Francis’ encyclical “Laudato Si” challenges “the myth that we have unlimited resources and we can continue unbounded growth” and was the subject of a talk by Detroit Mercy Professor Gerald F. Cavanagh, S.J. in November. He spoke at the meeting of Jesuit Friends and Alumni Network of Detroit, which …
A few weeks ago we asked our alumni to let us know what they received from Detroit Mercy that they are thankful for. Printed below are several responses we hope remind you of the importance of being thankful. Happy Thanksgiving to all alumni of University of Detroit, Mercy College of …
Alumni and current students often tell us how thankful they are they chose University of Detroit, Mercy College of Detroit or University of Detroit Mercy to earn their degree. They point to their career that had its start on one of our campuses. They tell us how Jesuit and Mercy …
Nathan Steinwascher has lived his version of a double life over the last three years: By day, he’s a mild-mannered accountant, working with numbers and data, but at night, he is a fierce protector of a small-but-important square of grass. “It’s crazy to think about,” Steinwascher said. “I’m just so …
The Student Alumni Association invites all students to a free Etiquette Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 7 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at La Dolce Vita, 17546 Woodward Avenue, in Detroit. Dine alongside University alumni from a variety of fields and careers and learn about the etiquette of fine dining from …
More than 1,500 alumni, students, friends and community neighbors joined in the fall festivities as Detroit Mercy celebrated Homecoming 2019 earlier this month. “It is always thrilling to see so many of our alumni and students coming together and enjoying all the activities on campus,” said Peggy Pattison, director of …
In past years, the University has encouraged University employees to consider nominating a successful alumnus who may qualify for an Alumni Achievement Spirit Award. This year, we are once again seeking your nominations. The Spirit Awards pay tribute to Detroit Mercy alumni who have achieved extraordinary success in their careers …
It was a memorable night for the University of Detroit Mercy School of Architecture at the recent AIA Michigan Honor Awards. Former School of Architecture Dean Will Wittig earned the AIA Michigan President’s Award. Wittig recently stepped down as after serving as dean for eight years. “It is truly a …
University of Detroit Mercy announces the creation of a new center of excellence in the College of Business Administration (CBA): The Charlton Center for Responsible Investing. Funded by a generous gift of $3 million from College of Engineering & Science alumnus Richard Charlton ‘65, this is the largest single gift …
On Friday, April 12, Detroit Mercy honored eight special alumni during the annual Alumni Achievement Spirit Awards. More than 280 people attended the awards gala and dinner celebration, which took place in the Ballroom of the Student Union on the McNichols campus. Each year, the University honors alumni from each …
On Thursday, April 12, University of Detroit Mercy celebrated the dedication of the new Frederick and Suzanne Seibert Center for Innovation and Collaboration. More than 50 people attended the opening of the center, which is housed in the College of Engineering & Science. Those in attendance included members of the …
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, on International Women’s Day. Painted by Detroit artist Henry Heading, the portrait is a gift from four Detroit Mercy Law student organizations—Law Review, Black Law …
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 the city of Detroit. “I wanted to work for the city, not just in the city,” she explained. As the former sales and programs manager …
The College of Business Administration will host Vectorform Founder & CEO Jason Vazzano ’00 as the keynote speaker for CBA Alumni week on Thursday, March 21. Vazzano will present, “Smarter by the Minute: How Social Media and Artificial Intelligence are Transforming How we Live, Work, and Play.” Lunch will be …
Detroit Mercy celebrated its annual Day of Giving, Feb. 13, with a smashing turnout of students. Day of Giving educates our Titans on the importance of alumni engagement and the role alumni play in meeting University priorities. Participants enjoyed a delicious lunch, entered raffles for Detroit Mercy swag and donated …
The Jesuit Alumni and Friends of Detroit will host Associate Professor of Education Isaiah “Ike” McKinnon at a winter luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 13 from noon to 1:15 p.m. at the Detroit Athletic Club. Drawing on his experience as former Chief of Police for the City of Detroit, and later …
Detroit Mercy will host the Titan Winter Blast Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Student Fitness Center on the McNichols Campus. Get ready to cure the winter blues with our revamped winter celebration. The Titan Winter Blast is kicking up the heat as our new signature winter event and offers some …
Dearborn Public Schools’ Superintendent Glenn Maleyko ’98, ‘02 has been named “Michigan Superintendent of the Year,” and was recognized in The Detroit News, Nov. 12. Maleyko is an alumnus of CLAE’s Education department, with his graduate degree in Curriculum & Instruction. From The Detroit News: The Michigan Association of School …
The weather was perfect for Detroit Mercy Homecoming 2018 on Sept. 28-29. More than 1,500 alumni, friends and community neighbors were on hand to enjoy festivities like the annual tug-of-war, law school golf outing, 50th reunion dinner for the class of 1968, Decades Dash run (click here for race results), a …
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 fun and re-discover our historic city, Detroit. Everyone is invited to participate — students, alumni, neighbors, community residents and visitors from out of town. Check …
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 in the STEM fields, takes a look at our new men’s basketball coach, provides a campaign update and celebrates 25 years of the student journal …
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, will host its first meeting on Thursday, Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. at Union Street, 4145 Woodward Ave. This first meeting will feature Jesuit Post blog editor …
