First Six Mile Meetup set for Sept. 17 at Whatcha Wanna Eat
The African American Studies Program’s first Six Mile Meetup of the 2024-25 school year is set for Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 12:45-2 p.m. at Whatcha Wanna Eat. All are welcome to join!
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Women’s soccer gives back with ARISE Detroit’s Neighborhoods Day
Detroit Mercy’s women’s soccer team is back on the McNichols Campus, preparing for the upcoming 2024 season, but took time Saturday to help the community during ARISE Detroit’s 18th annual Neighborhoods Day.
Faculty, staff welcome to join incoming students for community engagement
All Detroit Mercy faculty and staff to consider accompanying incoming first-year (McNichols Campus) students in the half-day of service that they do as a part of their orientation program on Aug. 23-24.
Register to participate in Spiritual Exercises for racial justice
The Detroit Mercy community is invited to experience the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius through the lens of personal and systemic racism, using Patrick Saint-Jean, S.J.’s book The Spiritual Work of Racial Justice as a guide.
Former Titan legend cherishes giving back to Detroit youth
Earl Cureton ’11 has spent his adult life alongside some of the greatest basketball players in the world. The Detroit Mercy Titans Hall of Famer …
SGA to host town hall with University leadership, Nov. 18
Detroit Mercy students and staff are invited to attend a town hall event with University leadership, hosted by the Student Government Association, on Thursday, Nov. …
TENN recognized for impact on community
Students and staff of University of Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) were recognized for their work in delivering food to community members on …
COVID-19 vaccines available at Student Fitness Center July 17
COVID-19 vaccines will be available for adults and children 12 and older at Detroit Mercy’s Student Fitness Center on Saturday, July 17 from 10 a.m. …
Associate Professor of Architecture Claudia Bernasconi led the design and implementation of what became the largest conference in the Environmental Design and Research Association’s 52 …
Volunteers needed to support campus garden and produce deliveries
Do you enjoy gardening, being outside and meeting new people? The Titan Equity Nourish Network (Formerly Campus Kitchen) is looking for faculty, staff and student …
Live6 Alliance virtual community meeting, June 9
The Live6 Alliance invites the Detroit Mercy community to its next virtual community meeting on Wednesday, June 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. Join the …
Student Success Center open for summer hours
Need some assistance in your summer classes? Looking for a quiet and supportive place to study? Stop by the Student Success Center on the third …
A Message to the Detroit Mercy community
On May 10, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a milestone in the vaccination effort for Michigan, allowing for a return to in-person work across all sectors …
Get the COVID-19 vaccine and bring Titans Together
Members of the Detroit Mercy community explain why they got their COVID-19 vaccine. “Taking Your Shot” will bring #TitansTogether faster. Find more information on Titans …
Conversation on community care: AAPI Culture Hour, May 20
In honor of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, the Detroit Mercy Dental Office of Diversity and Inclusion will host an AAPI Culture Hour on Thursday, May …
President appears on Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce’s “Celebrating Diverse Voices” webinar
Detroit Mercy President Antoine M. Garibaldi participated in the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Town Hall presentation “Celebrating Diverse Voices” on April 28. During his …
President Garibaldi participates in Celebrating Diverse Voices Town Hall, April 28
University of Detroit Mercy President Antoine M. Garibaldi will discuss how creating equitable access to higher education opportunities can impact communities during Celebrating Diverse Voices …
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 …
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 …