University of Detroit Mercy is posting current and cumulative cases of COVID-19 on the Titans Together page. These figures will be updated weekly and each week’s numbers will be included in the weekly Campus Connection email. As of Friday, Oct. 16, there were 5 active cases of students or employees …
Detroit Mercy President Antoine M. Garibaldi is featured in Detroit Free Press article, “Avenue of Fashion retailers see drop in sales, newer businesses struggle to stay afloat,” highlighting the importance of supporting The Avenue of Fashion and local businesses during this time. Read the article online.
University of Detroit Mercy is posting current and cumulative cases of COVID-19 on the Titans Together page. These figures will be updated weekly and each week’s numbers will be included in the weekly Campus Connection email. As of Friday, Oct. 16, there were 6 active cases of students or employees …
University of Detroit Mercy is posting current and cumulative cases of COVID-19 on the Titans Together page. These figures will be updated weekly and each week’s numbers will be included in the weekly Campus Connection email. As of Friday, Oct. 9, there were 8 active cases of students or employees …
University of Detroit Mercy is posting current and cumulative cases of COVID-19 on the Titans Together page. These figures will be updated weekly and each week’s numbers will be included in the weekly Campus Connection email. As of Friday, Oct. 2, there were 10 active cases of students or employees …
Professor of Theology and Religious Studies Patrick Kelly, S.J. will present in the four-part webinar series, “Sport: Re-Thinking Tomorrow.” The series is presented by the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life and will be online every Thursday from Oct. 1-22. Each session will be 75 minutes long including opening remarks, …
University of Detroit Mercy is posting current and cumulative cases of COVID-19 on the Titans Together page. These figures will be updated weekly and each week’s numbers will be included in the weekly Campus Connection email. As of Friday, Sept. 25, there were seven active cases of students or employees …
University of Detroit Mercy is posting current and cumulative cases of COVID-19 on the Titans Together page. These figures will be updated weekly and each week’s numbers will be included in the weekly Campus Connection email. As of Friday, Sept. 18, there were three active cases of students or employees …
The Student Fitness Center floor reopens on Monday, Sept. 21 with modified programs and procedures to keep the community engaged and safe. Visit the Student Fitness Center for current hours of operation. Latest COVID-19 Modifications To assure the safety and health of our Titan community, please be aware of the …
As part of the Titans Together initiative, we as a community must lead by example to create a safe environment. Demonstrate your support and commitment to help overcome the COVID-19 pandemic and wear a mask. All students, employees and friends are encouraged to visit udmercy.edu/pledge and take the Titans Together …
University of Detroit Mercy is posting current and cumulative cases of COVID-19 on the Titans Together page. These figures will be updated weekly and each week’s numbers will be included in the weekly Campus Connection email. As of Friday, Sept. 11, there were eight active cases of students and employees …
The latest information for Detroit Mercy’s travel policy has been posted to the Titans Together website. Policies and procedures are reviewed and updated as we become aware of best practices and respond to the current environment as well as employee concerns. Upon return from travel, and at least 48 hours …
Detroit Collaborative Design Center Design and Research Fellow Charles Cross and six other Black landscape architects were featured in the August 2020 issue of Landscape Architecture Magazine, discussing the spatial factors around the coronavirus pandemic as well as public violence in the United States. Read the feature in the latest …
Detroit Mercy will join in solidarity with the City of Detroit on Monday, Aug. 31, as it honors the more than 1,500 Detroiters who lost their lives to COVID-19 and to commemorate the resilience of Detroit. At 8:45 a.m. on Monday, we will ring the bells of the clock tower …
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, graduate student Anna Orletski suddenly found herself with a lot of free time. Instead of letting it go to waste, Orletski decided to tap into her creative side and, with partner Sidd Finch, created the book “Change of Plans,” which documents and highlights Detroit artists …
As a reminder to all Detroit Mercy employees, a hub page is available under our COVID-19 information website catered specifically to faculty, staff and administrators. This page includes links to campus safety guidelines, reporting guidelines for student behavior, telecommunication and travel resources as well as instructor checklist. As always, remain …
The Student Fitness Center is now open and University Recreation is very excited to see Titans return to campus in a safe and healthy environment. Visit the Student Fitness Center for current hours of operation. COVID-19 Modifications To assure the safety and health of our Titan community, please be aware …
An important note for student organizations and the University community: For the foreseeable future, please remember when posting photos of campus events, especially those sponsored by the University or a University-affiliated group or organization, that the photos must reflect University policies of social distancing and mask usage. If the event …
As Detroit Mercy students return to campus this fall, we want to keep everyone safe, healthy and informed. As a reminder, a hub page is available under our COVID-19 information website catered specifically to student needs and concerns. This page includes links to campus safety guidelines, frequently asked questions, financial …
Several restaurants on the Avenue of Fashion, the stretch of Livernois Avenue just north of Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus, now feature outdoor seating, allowing them to safely reopen and serve the community. University President Antoine M. Garibaldi highlighted the additions in the recent Michigan Chronicle article, “Live6 Alliance in Detroit …
As members of the Detroit Mercy community, we all play an important role in the Titans Together effort. We share a mutual obligation to care for each other and the Titans Together Pledge supports our Jesuit and Mercy mission. All students, employees and friends are encouraged to visit udmercy.edu/pledge and …
The latest information for Detroit Mercy’s travel policy has been posted to the Titans Together website. Policies and procedures are reviewed and updated as we become aware of best practices and respond to the current environment as well as employee concerns. If an employee has traveled internationally or domestically outside …
Detroit Mercy Law Director of Career Services & Outreach Katharine Harrison’s article, “Four Tips for Newer Attorneys During COVID-19,” was published in the June/July Issue of The Detroit Lawyer. Read the full issue online.
University of Detroit Mercy recently received positive news coverage by WDIV in Detroit for the institution’s efforts to implement health and safety measures as the fall semester quickly approaches. With the term set to begin Aug. 24, WDIV spent considerable time at both the McNichols Campus and School of Dentistry …
There was a time that trying to hit a rise ball, waiting on a change-up or just striking out a batter with runners in scoring position proved to be a difficult and challenging task for Lori Caloia ’00. But nothing compares to what she has had to face after her …
The Marketing & Communications Department (MarCom) would like to remind all students and employees to take time each day and review the University’s Titans Together website. Detroit Mercy receives a number of questions each day from faculty, staff, students and parents, which are provided to our institutional experts for responses. These …
As part of the Titans Together initiative, the Detroit Mercy COVID-19 Response Team has developed Employee Technology Guidelines for obtaining the technology needed to successfully teach and work from home. The guide will be reassessed and updated as new information becomes available. Click here to view the employee technology guidelines. …
As part of the Titans Together initiative, Detroit Mercy has developed a Health and Well-Being Resource Guide. The guide provides important information for students and employees on topics including personal counseling, telemental health services, Wellness Center access, pastoral care, on-campus etiquette, facility modifications and campus health and safety protocols. The …
Detroit Mercy Law Associate Dean for Academic Affairs James Broughton was featured in a Michigan Radio podcast, discussing how two recent Supreme Court decisions may impact cases of COVID-19 in Michigan. Listen to the full show or Broughton’s segment online.
Detroit Mercy Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Pamela Zarkowski participated in the Chronicle of Higher Education’s virtual forum titled, “Promoting Health on Campus During COVID-19,” July 15. This event addressed the ways colleges and universities are beginning to understand what reopened campuses in the fall should look like …
Detroit Mercy has developed a campus events resource guide to help employees, student organizations and departments plan virtual, hybrid or in-person events at the University. The guide serves as a framework for reflection and a source of recommendations for consideration. Please note that at this time, gatherings of any kind …
The Information Technology Services (ITS) Department developed a resource for everyone to use when entering campus, answering questions focused on symptoms of COVID-19. The resource provides a convenient and quick confirmation or denial email. Along with your face-covering, you will be asked by the gate officer to show this email …
Detroit Mercy stands with the AJCU and its concerns about guidance for international students released by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): The Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) expresses grave concern about guidance for international students released by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Monday, …
Detroit Mercy Law 3L in the Canadian and American Dual JD Program Matthew Chikaonda discusses the class action law suits brought against Bayer AG in The Lawyer’s Daily article, “Bayer strategy in Roundup class actions fraught with reputational risks,” July 3. Detroit Mercy Law students who would like to add …
Detroit Mercy Law 2L in the Canadian and American Dual JD Program Kay Wu examines the use of contact tracing apps and COVID-19 in The Lawyer’s Daily article, “Nothing good ever comes for free: Contact tracing apps and COVID-19,” June 22. Detroit Mercy Law students who would like to add …
Titans Together is a branded communications effort that helps celebrate the solidarity of the University community when we come back together this fall. Titans Together focuses on the unity shared by students, staff and faculty on all three campuses working together and moving forward as we begin to adapt to …
As plans for the fall semester are being finalized, the University’s Internal & External Communications Work Group of the COVID-19 Task Force has created Titans Together, a communications plan to help celebrate the solidarity of the University community when we come back together in late August. This brand and plan …
Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Matthew Mio was interviewed and featured in the Chemical & Engineering News article, “Faculty open up about mental health under the COVID-19 pandemic,” May 18.
Detroit Mercy announces that all three of its campuses will remain fully in session throughout the 2020-21 academic year. The University’s main priority is the health and well-being of the University community. Throughout a coordinated planning process, the institution’s decisions, policies and procedures will follow guidance and recommendations issued by …
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 for undergraduate and graduate students on our three campuses. During the entire month of May, the University will continue to celebrate the growth and accomplishments …
Sarah Hirschmann is not too disappointed that her senior year at University of Detroit Mercy was cut short by a global pandemic. She’s not even disappointed that, as valedictorian, she will not be giving the address she worked so hard on. “There are bigger problems,” she said. “COVID has taken …
As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy becomes increasingly felt by more and more individuals and families, the reality of the growing needs within our own Detroit Mercy community cannot be ignored. While the institution continues to do all it can to make decisions attentive to the …
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. In fact, summer classes have already begun for many. While we have had to conclude this academic year apart, many of us have experienced something …
In response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19, Tuesday, May 5 has been designated as #GivingTuesdayNow, a day of giving, generosity and unity. #GivingTuesdayNow hopes to inspire donations and citizen engagement to support communities and nonprofits around the world. The #WorldNeedsTitans more than ever during this unprecedented time. Read …
Detroit Mercy rolled out the virtual red (and blue) carpet in May, celebrating the Titan Class of 2020! But the party does not stop in May! Join us on socials as we share our excitement across the Internet and recognize the tremendous accomplishments of our graduating students with #DetroitMercy2020. Cheer on …
As each of our campuses moves through the process of closing out this academic year, the Office of Mission Integration invites you to take the time to take a breath and begin to reflect on what this especially challenging year has helped you to see. In this week’s reflection video, …
The latest reflection organized by Assistant to the President for Mission Integration Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos is one that encourages us to learn lessons from all faiths. She writes: One of the gifts of being at a Catholic institution in the Mercy and Jesuit traditions is being encouraged to lean into the …
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, instructor and College of Liberal Arts & Education Director of Recruitment & Communications Alexandra Hichel led them through the process of brainstorming a public service …
UPDATE 4/24: Detroit Mercy is happy to announce that in addition to undergraduate students, graduate, law and dental students will also qualify for summer 2020 CARES Act grant. Detroit Mercy recognizes the global impact of the coronavirus on students and their families, as well as the financial hardship they are …
Join the Detroit Jesuit community on Facebook and Instagram as they lead us in the celebration of Holy Week and the Easter Triduum: Detroit Jesuits Facebook Detroit Jesuits Instagram Holy Week Stream Schedule Passover – Sundown on Wednesday, April 8, marks the beginning of Passover for members of the Jewish community. …
