Join TENN for Food Fest 2021
The Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) invites all to Food Fest 2021, a virtual celebration of food culture! This month, join TENN for Zoom cooking …
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2021 Law Review Symposium: Pandemic from Disparity to Equity
The Detroit Mercy Law Review welcomes scholars, legal professionals and community leaders from across the country to discuss issues at the heart of the COVID-19 …
Detroit Collaborative Design Center wins National Endowment for the Arts grant
Detroit Mercy has received a $25,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a series of events that will celebrate Detroit-based African …
Christian Life Communities
Students interested in deepening their understanding of reflection, prayer or community can sign up for University Ministry’s Christian Life Communities program. Meet with small faith-sharing …
Service hours for tutoring local youth
Student seeking service hours can help tutor local grade and high school students through University Ministry’s Service in the City program. This is a great …
Women’s Leadership Virtual Round Table, Feb. 16
The Women’s Leadership Round Table invites all interested colleagues to its next virtual event on Tuesday, Feb. 16, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Zoom. …
Live6 Alliance launches Small Business Directory
Live6 Alliance, a nonprofit planning and development organization that works to enhance the quality of life and economic opportunity in Northwest Detroit, has launched the …
Professor of Philosophy David Koukal published the article, “Detroit Bike City and the Reconstitution of Community,” in the journal Open Philosophy. Koukal also virtually presented …
Racial and Cultural Barriers to Mental Health: A discussion on relevant issues
Detroit Mercy will host the town hall, “Racial and Cultural Barriers to Mental Health: A discussion on relevant issues,” on Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 7 …
Detroit Mercy Law Associate Dean of Experiential Education Nicholas Schroeck discusses the impact of building demolitions on Detroit residents in the Detroit Free Press article, …
Environmental conservation and community webinars
In lieu of this year’s Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit conference, GLBD will present four Zoom webinar sessions focusing on issues related to environmental conservation and …
Student Success Center is open and ready to help
The Student Success Center (SSC) is open and available to all students Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 …
University Ministry offers virtual Mass and programming this fall
Stay informed on campus events this year through Detroit Mercy Live at live.udmercy.edu and follow University Ministry on all socials. Visit the University Ministry Office …
Live6 Alliance hosts virtual Market on the Ave
Stay home and support our community through the Live6 Alliance Virtual Market on the Ave. From Tuesday, Sept. 1 through Saturday, Sept. 5, visit live6detroit.org/market …
Isaiah McKinnon ’75, ’78, a retired Detroit Mercy professor, retired chief of police of the Detroit Police Department and former deputy mayor of Detroit was …
Valedictorian, soccer alumnus nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year
Sarah Hirschmann, the 2020 University of Detroit Mercy valedictorian and former women’s soccer goalie, earned another important accolade as a nominee for the 2020 NCAA …
Commemorating Juneteenth
The latest reflection organized by Assistant to the President for Mission Integration Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos: Members of the university community are gathering in solidarity with our …
In solidarity with our DACA students and employees
The latest reflection organized by Assistant to the President for Mission Integration Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos: It was with relief and surprise that many received the news …
Master of Community Development online open house set for June 20
The School of Architecture’s Master of Community Development (MCD) program will host an online open house on Saturday, June 20, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. …
Alumnus swings for the fences – changing lives with baseball
Justin Prinstein ’12 says he still finds it hard to believe the impact his International Stars Baseball Academy has had on underserved children over the …
Let’s Talk: Too Many Lives Lost
The latest reflection organized by Assistant to the President for Mission Integration Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos: While the Office of Mission Integration has put a pause on …
Let’s Talk: Gratitude for Detroit Mercy
The latest reflection organized by Assistant to the President for Mission Integration Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos: Last week, we marked the dates that would have been commencement …
Let’s Talk: Community, From a Distance
The latest reflection organized by Assistant to the President for Mission Integration Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos: By now, all of our campuses have completed their finals week. …
Students promote positivity through produced PSA
Detroit Mercy students in Public Relations Writing (CST 3400) did not let distance stop them from putting learning into practice. Through online, real-time class discussions, …
Grants aid students and community work
Recent charitable grants totaling more than half a million dollars will support scholarships, programs, faculty research and community outreach at Detroit Mercy. The two largest …
Detroit Mercy Master of Community Development open house set for March 28
UPDATE – The MCD Open House has moved online. Join the open house on Saturday, March 28 at 1 p.m. on Zoom. The event will include an …
Dental students providing free dental care for local community
Students from University of Detroit Mercy’s School of Dentistry will be serving even more members of the community free of charge thanks to a grant …
Women’s Leadership Round Table Fall-o-ween, Oct. 31
The Women’s Leadership Round Table invites all interested colleagues to its “Fall-o-ween” event on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. in Room 1430 …
Detroit Mercy hosts first Community Development Education Symposium
The state of community development education is a hot topic among educators in the relatively new field. It’s a major reason why the University of …
Student’s future is shaped by ReBUILD experience
Through Detroit Mercy’s ReBUILDetroit program, 2019 graduate Relicious Eboh says she learned about research, public health, serving others and, most important, a lot about herself. …
Neighborhood HomeBase opens new chapter for Livernois-McNichols area
Government, civic and neighborhood leaders announced the opening of Neighborhood HomeBase, a storefront community space in the Livernois-McNichols area that will provide residents with meeting …
Last Women’s Leadership Round Table of the semester, April 17
The Women’s Leadership Round Table invites all interested colleagues to its last meeting of the semester on Wednesday, April 17, from noon to 1 p.m. …
Next Women’s Leadership Round Table, March 27
The Women’s Leadership Round Table invites all interested colleagues to its next meeting on Wednesday, March 27, from noon to 1 p.m. in Room 324 …
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 …
Martin Luther King Jr. community events – Make it a day on, not a day off
Looking to get involved on MLK Day? Help the AmeriCorps Urban Safety Program board up vacant homes and clean lots around the Fitzgerald neighborhood near …
Campus Kitchen offers bite-sized grants for student groups
Do you have an idea about how to reduce hunger and food waste in our community? Submit your proposal to the Detroit Mercy Campus Kitchen …
Macomb County Court Judge to speak at Detroit Mercy
Macomb County Court Judge Linda Davis will present “Changing the Stigma of Addiction” and “Hope not Handcuffs for Addicted People,” on Thursday, Jan. 17 from …
Law adds environmental law clinic to roster
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law is partnering with the Great Lakes Environmental Law Center, to launch an Environmental Law Clinic to aid organizational …
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. …
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 …
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 …
Detroit Mercy Homecoming draws record numbers
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 …
Join the Women’s Leadership Round Table
The Women’s Leadership Round Table invites all interested colleagues to its first meeting of the semester on Wednesday, Oct. 10, from noon to 1 p.m. in Room …
Director of Jesuit Refugee Service to speak at alumni luncheon
The Jesuit Alumni and Friends of Detroit will host Tom Smolich, S.J., international director of the Jesuit Refugee Service, at a noon luncheon on Thursday, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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! …