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 …
Detroit Mercy’s women’s basketball program has a new leader. AnnMarie Gilbert was announced as the 12th head coach of the Titans on Friday, April 24 by Athletic Director Robert C. Vowels, Jr. It’s Gilbert’s fourth head coaching stop in college basketball and second in Division I. She has amassed 287 …
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. …
Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos, special assistant to the president on Mission Integration at Detroit Mercy is doing her part to help the University community find comfort during the COVID-19 pandemic. She has written about adapting to changes and recently posted this video reflection by Fr. Tim Hipskind, S.J., director of Service Learning …
The Rocket Mortgage Classic returns to Detroit Golf Club, May 25-31. The tournament will feature many of the world’s top players competing over four days of competition. University of Detroit Mercy is the only university partnering with the PGA in this tournament. Once again, Detroit Mercy will host a premium …
Coverage of the Detroit Mercy’s campaign completion skyrockets and is re-posted in 133 news outlets. The story, “University of Detroit Mercy’s celebration of $100-million campaign ushers in new era of growth and opportunity for institution,” potentially reached 80 million viewers. Top media outlets included Seeking Alpha, MarketWatch, Morningstar and PR Newswire. …
Professor of History Greg Sumner had two books, “Detroit in World War II” and “Michigan POW Camps in World War II,” available in select Target Stores as part of a holiday promotion between Arcadia publishing and the big box retailer.
On Dec. 14, Detroit Mercy celebrated the institution’s record-breaking $100-million campaign and began a new phase of growth for the next decade with a strong momentum. Detroit Mercy’s Build a Boundless Future: The Campaign for University of Detroit Mercy has exceeded the goal and surpassed $111 million in commitments, with …
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company‘s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” written by William Shakespeare and directed by Outreach & Audience Development Coordinator Damian Torres-Botello, S.J. is coming Jan. 30, 31, Feb. 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 and 9, 2020. Witness a world transformed into a place of magic, laughter and healing, as …
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 …
Everyone in Kerrie Trahan’s family assumed she would go to law school—even Trahan herself. But when several circumstances in her life led to stress, anxiety, depression and destructive habits, Trahan ’05 said she knew she needed to focus on taking care of herself. She found that care through yoga. And now, …
Kaitlyn Miklovich grew up about 75 miles outside of Detroit in the small town of Clifford, Mich. So when she announced she was going to attend University of Detroit Mercy, it raised some eyebrows. “My mom was really, really worried about me coming to school in Detroit,” Miklovich said. “But …
Update: Tickets are sold out. Stay tuned for a photo album from the event! The Student Life Office has a limited number of $20 tickets available for Detroit Mercy Night at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 19. Tickets are now available for students or employees. Each person may purchase a …
Detroit Mercy’s Department of Athletics, in partnership with the Kalasho Empowerment of Young Scholars (KEYS) and INVEST Roosevelt Alternative High School, will unite in giving away 500 free Thanksgiving turkeys to Detroit area residents. This special holiday event takes place Thursday, Nov. 21 at Calihan Hall from 10 a.m. to …
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 …
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The African-American Studies Program presents two talks the week of Nov. 4. On Monday, Nov. 4, Professor of Law Instruction Jelani Jefferson Exum will give the talk, “Has It Come to This?: The Constitution, Clemency, and the Case for Sentencing Reform,” at 2 p.m. in Room 208 of the Student …
If you need a photographer for an event, MarCom can help. The department will reach out to its contracted photographer with at least one week of lead time. If available, this job will be paid by MarCom. However, if the contractor is unavailable, MarCom can locate another photographer for the …
Professor of Philosophy David Koukal presented his paper, “Detroit Bike City and the Reconstitution of Community,” at the Philosophy of the City Conference on the McNichols Campus, Oct. 4.
Students from Xavier University visited Eastern Market, urban farms and food businesses, helped deliver fresh produce to senior citizens and learned about composting during a three-day immersive learning experience in Detroit, hosted by Detroit Mercy, in early October. The food justice program was part of an honors course through Xavier’s …
One of the benefits of attending a university near an international border is that you get to see firsthand the way geography dictates borders. Adjunct Professor of History Kathy Gross recently took her World Geography class to Belle Isle which she says “provides a keen view of two countries that …
Many Michiganders may see the budget battle going on in Lansing as political gamesmanship. But the fallout of cutting funding to many important programs will be very real for Detroit Mercy’s programming, students and the community, says University President Antoine M. Garibaldi in an oped piece printed in the Detroit …
The stories of the women and men in Detroit who followed their calling and helped build what is now University of Detroit Mercy are being told in a far-reaching and important new online archive being announced this week by the Detroit Mercy Libraries and Instructional Design Studio. The Jesuit and …
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On Friday, Sept. 20, students around the world stepped out of their classrooms to unite with their global peers demanding action on climate change. The Global Climate Strike’s timing, strategically, comes just days before the world leaders gather for the United Nations climate summit. In the U.S. and beyond, numerous …
In 2016, the University invested heavily in a scientific marketing research study and brand development effort. Along with this new brand came a set of brand standards and guidelines (aka, identity guidelines) that MarCom is charged with upholding. However, it takes a village to ensure that a brand gains traction. …
Urban planners, designers, philosophers and other academics from around the world will visit Detroit when University of Detroit Mercy hosts “Philosophy of the City,” a global conference that examines cities through a variety of philosophical themes, on Oct. 3-5. Detroit Mercy’s School of Architecture and Department of Philosophy are sponsoring …
Detroit Mercy’s College of Health Professions is now accepting applications from Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP) for the institution’s new online Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Post-FNP Certificate program. It is one of only 10 such programs in the country and the first of its kind to be offered by a Michigan university. …
Applicants are invited to experience academic life at University of Detroit Mercy from an insider’s point of view, Sept. 30 to Nov. 1. If you know a prospective student interested in shadowing a current Titan for a day, visit our website or text TITAN to 313-550-9422. Titan for a Day …
Individuals and departments requesting services from Marketing & Communications (MarCom) will now be required to complete an approval form when project is complete. This new process helps the department track the review of materials and ensures that all information is correct according to the individual and department requesting the project. …
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University of Detroit Mercy will celebrate Homecoming 2019 on Sept. 20-21. Join the Fall Festival-themed festivities as you reconnect with the University through two exciting days filled with food, fun and celebrations. Attendees will enjoy several exciting activities, including zip lining, casino games, carnival games benefiting Detroit Mercy student groups …
For 18 consecutive years, Detroit Mercy has achieved top tier rankings for Midwest Best Regional Universities in the U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges” edition. This year, based on changes instituted by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, Detroit Mercy is now ranked with the top national universities. Detroit Mercy …
Have you ever wanted to bike the streets of Detroit after dark? Sign up for the annual Midnight Bike Ride on Friday, Sept. 13. On-site registration begins at 7 p.m. in the Student Union and the ride begins promptly at 8 p.m. from the McNichols Campus. Be a part of …
This spring, architecture students, professors, and volunteers associated with the School of Architecture and Volterra-Detroit Foundation were offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel to Volterra, Italy, to help digitally archive the first ancient amphitheater discovery in Europe in 150 years. 13 particiapnts settled into the Etruscan-era town to digitally scan …
Margaret Iwu has yet to take her first class at University of Detroit Mercy, but she already has boundless dreams for her future. “Ever since I started watching sports, I always wanted to work at the Mayo Clinic or any environment with athletes,” she said. Through the ReBUILDetroit program, Detroit …
Welcome to the fall 2019 term! MarCom hopes everyone had an enjoyable summer and you’re ready to get down to business. This semester, if you’re interested in marketing a program, event, initiative or activity, your first step is to visit the MarCom website. This site provides guidelines, policies and insight …
Take me out to the ballgame with the Detroit Tigers as they take on the Baltimore Orioles on Monday, Sept. 16 at 4:10 p.m. at Comerica Park. You can purchase a game day package that includes a ticket and limited edition College of Health Professions long-sleeve shirt. Your payment helps …
Detroit Mercy will host a screening of the film, “It Follows,” on Friday, Sept. 6 at 8 p.m. in Room 120 of the Engineering Building. Admission is free and open to all University students, employees and friends. More details can be found online.
For the month of September, Neighborhood HomeBase will act as a satellite location for the Detroit Design 139 exhibit. Detroit Design 139 proposes that through design, Detroiters can prioritize the importance of both processes and outcomes for all future projects throughout the city’s 139 square miles. Through exhibitions, events and …
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 Detroit Mercy’s Master in Community Development program recently brought together top educators for the 2019 Community Development Education Symposium in Detroit. “It brought together Community …
Clinical Director and Assistant Professor of Law Instruction Nicholas Schroeck shared his thoughts with WDET 101.9 FM on the proposed Detroit ordinance that would measure greenhouse gas emissions in the city. Listen to the interview online.
More than 200 students from 25 Jesuit universities visited our McNichols Campus and the city of Detroit for a weekend of service, leadership, fellowship and fun at the 2019 National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference. Students explored downtown Detroit, participated in leadership breakout sessions, volunteered with children at the Adam Butzel …
The third season of Live6 Alliance’s MarketOnTheAVE is open! Join in on the fun the second and fourth Saturday of each month, from June through September. The market will feature a vast array of beautiful handmade items, delicious food and fresh local produce. In addition, the market will feature existing …
“Ask the Professor,” the show where you match wits with University of Detroit Mercy professors in an unrehearsed session of questions and answers, is heading to the Book Suey bookstore for a live taping on Wednesday, July 10. From 5 to 7 p.m., head over to 10345 Joseph Campau in …
Rx for Reading Detroit Student Coordinator Chanel Smith received a State of Mind Award from the National Society for Leadership and Success (NSLS) in recognition of her scholarship and community-engaged service. NSLS is the nation’s largest leadership honor society. Smith was also honored at the United Children and Family Head …
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 and gathering spaces, while connecting them with neighborhood organizations, nonprofits and city government. Kresge Foundation President Rip Rapson, University of Detroit Mercy President Antoine Garibaldi, …
Tickets are going fast for Detroit Mercy Theatre Company’s opening weekend of “Young Frankenstein,” the musical adaptation of Mel Brooks’ monstrously funny film. “Young Frankenstein” opens Friday, March 29 and runs Saturday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 31 at 3 p.m. Additional performances are Fridays through Sundays, …
It’s happened again: A beautiful poster for a program that benefits students and faculty, marred by the letters “UDM” was spotted by MarCom’s “Brand Stewards.” Yet another reminder: We stopped using “UDM” and started using “Detroit Mercy” more than two years ago, it’s long past time to get onboard. If …
Rx for Reading Detroit, the children’s literacy program directed by Associate Professor of English Mary-Catherine Harrison, was recognized at the Trailblazer Awards ceremony for DTE REACH. The REACH Energy Group (Recognizing Ethnic and Cultural Heritage) is committed to creating awareness of black employees at DTE through talent development, mentoring and educational …
