Softball alumna steps up to plate during COVID-19 pandemic
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 …
Tag: COVID-19
MarCom Reminder: Review Titans Together
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. …
Keep working from off-campus: Employee Technology Guidelines
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 …
Health and Well-being Resource Guide
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 …
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 …
Provost Zarkowski participates in The Chronicle of Higher Education virtual forum on health on campus during COVID-19
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 …
Campus Events Resource Guide
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. …
New resource helps entry into campus
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 …
AJCU statement on ICE Guidance for international students
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 …
Law student discusses Bayer AG class action suits
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 …
Law student discusses data gathering and contact tracing apps
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 …
Titans Together: Questions, comments and downloads
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 …
We are Titans Together
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 …
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 …
University announces plans for 2020-21 academic year
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 …
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 …
Valedictorian keeps things in perspective during pandemic
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 …
COVID-19 Impact: Employee Emergency Fund
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 …
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. …
Support #GivingTuesdayNow
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 …
Celebrate the Titan Class of 2020
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 …
Let’s Talk: Seeing those we often don’t
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 …
Let’s Talk: A reflection at the beginning of Ramadan
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. …
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, …
CARES Act grant and other assistance help students maintain progress during pandemic
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 …
Celebrate Holy Week with the University
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 …
As we seek connection even in our isolation, Professor of English and Co-Director of the University Honors Program Nick Rombes meditates on the “lockdown” of …
Snapshots of a Pandemic
We may be in the middle of a pandemic, but life goes on. Detroit Mercy’s Marketing & Communications Team is collecting stories of the many …
Detroit Mercy student talks about Class of 2020 in NYT
Detroit Mercy student and men’s soccer player Martin Lang, Jr. is featured in The New York Times on the uphill battle facing the Class of 2020: …
COVID-19 Student Emergency Fund supports students in need
Detroit Mercy has created the COVID-19 Student Emergency Fund, a crowdfunding effort that provides emergency funding to students impacted by the coronavirus. This fund will …
Detroit Mercy COVID-19 update: Stay Home, Stay Safe Executive Order
On Monday, March 23, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a Stay Home, Stay Safe Executive Order for the State of Michigan for the next three weeks. …
Detroit Jesuits turn to social media to offer comfort
The Detroit Jesuits have created an online source to provide comfort and religious connection through social media during the COVID-19 outbreak. The theme is “Pray. …
Coping with emotional responses during COVID-19
During times of uncertainty such as the COVID-19 pandemic, it is healthy to have an emotional reaction. Sudden changes in our lives can be overwhelming …
Detroit Mercy COVID-19 development: Pass/fail grades
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives. Detroit Mercy understands the sense of difference, dislocation and loss many of our students feel right now and …
Commencement ceremonies postponed
In accordance with the Center for Disease Control’s COVID-19 guideline that gatherings of more than 50 people should not be held over the next eight …
Detroit Mercy coronavirus update
Please note: Campus Connection stories posted prior to March 13 may be inaccurate due to COVID-19 updates. See the University health advisory page for the latest …
Guidance and information regarding novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
As the global situation surrounding COVID-19 (coronavirus) continues to evolve, University of Detroit Mercy is proactively monitoring the outbreak and prioritizing the health and safety of …