UDM welcomes Jesuit to Advancement office
University of Detroit Mercy has named Patrick Dorsey, S.J., to the position of director of development for University Special Projects.
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Apply for Jesuit Community faculty summer stipends for development
Two stipends of $3,000 each will be awarded for the Summer of 2023. Faculty from all Detroit Mercy campuses are eligible to apply.
The art of coming together
The McNichols Campus is a bit more interesting with the addition of a sculpture commissioned by alumnus Tom Page ’71, ’76. The as-yet-unnamed sculpture honors and reflects the University’s Jesuit and Mercy foundations, traditions and values and paying homage to Detroit Mercy’s bright future.
Detroit Mercy loses beloved Jesuit, Fr. Gerald F. Cavanagh, S.J.
On Nov. 8, the University lost one of its most cherished Jesuits, Fr. Gerald “Jerry” F. Cavanagh, S.J., who died at the Colombiere Center in Clarkston, Mich. He was 91.
Jesuit Fathers visit for presentations on social justice and ecology, Aug. 8-9
Jesuit Fathers Xavier Jeyaraj and Ted Penton will offer two brief panel presentations on Jesuit efforts in social justice and ecology from a global and …
The Future of Internationalization in Jesuit universities, May 24-26
Detroit Mercy faculty, staff and administrators, you are invited to be part of a virtual conference, The Future of Internationalization in the Jesuit Universities, set to run for three days from May 24-26, 2022.
Professor discusses student mental health crisis
Detroit Mercy associate professor and chair of the department of English Mary-Catherine Harrison discusses on the ways Jesuit education inherently addresses the mental health of …
Jesuit Virtual Exchange Programs benefit faculty, students
For the third consecutive year, Detroit Mercy students enrolled in Spanish courses have the opportunity to meet with students in Spanish-speaking countries participating in the …
Celebrate Founders Week, Sept. 20-27
Founders Week celebrates Detroit Mercy’s Jesuit and Mercy founders with special events throughout the week. Events include “Mercy Doing Justice: A View from Honduras,” a …
Commitment to Justice in Jesuit Higher Education Virtual Conference
The Office of Mission Integration invites the Detroit Mercy community to join the Commitment to Justice in Jesuit Higher Education virtual conference in June. This …
Professor of Theology and Religious Studies Patrick Kelly, S.J. will give the invocation at the virtual Jesuit Friends and Alumni of Detroit Spring Luncheon on …
2021-2023 Ignatian Leadership Program
Do you know an emerging young adult leader? Are you one? Contemplative Leaders in Action (CLA) is a leadership program for young adults (ages 24-39) …
Envisioning a new normal in Jesuit education
Conversations in Jesuit Higher Education is hosting its first national conversation at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 4. The subject is “What does Jesuit higher …
Student Spotlight: Titan Dreamers
The Ignatian Solidarity Network social justice blog recently featured a story by Associate University Minister Salena Ibrahim on University Ministry, its Undocu-Student Week programming and …
Marketing & Communications Web Content Specialist Dave Pemberton‘s story, “Detroit Mercy graduate’s research helps fight Chagas Disease in El Salvador,” was featured in the March …
CLASA talk features Cardinal Michael Czerny, S.J., April 8
Join the Carney Latin American Solidarity Archive (CLASA) for its annual UCA Jesuit Martyrs Fundraiser on Thursday, April 8 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This …
The national magazine Conversations on Jesuit Higher Education recently published its spring issue, the second edition produced under the editorial direction of MarCom Communications Specialist …
Virtual luncheon on higher education and the pandemic
Detroit Mercy community members are invited to join Georgetown University President John J. DeGioia on Sunday, Jan. 10 at noon for the virtual luncheon, “Higher …
Professor of Theology and Religious Studies Patrick Kelly, S.J. calls us to reflect on a recent interview shared with Pope Francis and La Gazetta dello …
Be Like Rudolph!
University Ministry, the Sisters of Mercy and the Detroit Mercy Jesuit Community would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a safe holiday season …
Professor of Architecture and Superior for the Detroit Jesuits Gilbert Sunghera, S.J. shares in the spiritual message of gratitude by the Midwest Jesuits.
From volunteer to COO of the Michigan Red Cross
Jeffry Bauer ’80 originally took a class with the American Red Cross to get a tenant to stop pestering him. That led to volunteering with …
2020-21 Mission Micro Grant awards are in
The Mission Micro Grant Evaluation Committee and Assistant to the President for Mission Integration Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos have announced the 2020-21 Mission Micro Grant Awards. Now …
University Ministry Associate University Minister Salena Ibrahim and Associate Professor of Architecture Gilbert Sunghera, S.J. were pictured and quoted in the Detroit Free Press feature, …
2020 Commitment to Excellence Awards nominations are open
Nominations for the 2020 Commitment to Excellence Awards will be accepted until midnight on Tuesday, Nov. 10. All full-time, non-exempt staff and administrative exempt employees …
Sneaker Mass for virtual marathon, Oct. 18
Ss. Peter & Paul Jesuit Church in Detroit will celebrate the third Sneaker Mass in conjunction with this year’s virtual Detroit Free Press/TCF Bank International …
Support our University vision: Apply for a Mission Micro Grant
Now in its thirteenth year, the Mission Micro Grant Program awards annual grants of up to $200 to any full- or part-time Detroit Mercy faculty …
Celebrating Alpha Sigma Nu at Detroit Mercy
Detroit Mercy’s student chapter of Alpha Sigma Nu (ASN), the honor society of Jesuit universities, asks students and alumni to help in their virtual 2020 …
Time for some Conversations
University of Detroit Mercy is well represented in the fall edition of Conversations on Jesuit Higher Education, now available on campus and online. The issue …
Detroit Mercy Law celebrates Red Mass
School of Law prioritized health and safety as they virtually celebrated the annual Red Mass, Sept. 22. The Red Mass is attended by judges, lawyers, …
AJCU launches Jesuit Excellence Tours
The Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) encourages all prospective students considering a values-based education through Detroit Mercy to register for the Jesuit Excellence Tour …
Detroit Mercy President Antoine M. Garibaldi was mentioned in a recent letter to Congress by the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU), standing in …
Celebrate the feast day of St. Ignatius live on stream
The Detroit Area Jesuit Community will stream a St. Ignatius Feast Day Mass live from the Lansing-Reilly Hall Community Chapel on Friday, July 31 at …
Catch up on summer reading with the Jesuit Book Club
The Jesuit Book Club invites any and all Detroit Mercy bibliophiles to pick up the novel, “The Ninth Hour,” by Alice McDermott. Conversations are held …
AJCU celebrates 50 years of supporting Jesuit higher education
Detroit Mercy President Antoine M. Garibaldi and other leaders at AJCU colleges and universities highlight the impact of Jesuit education in a powerful video celebrating …
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. …
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 …
Scholarship for nursing students honors parents
Mike and Mary Durkin did not choose University of Detroit or Mercy College of Detroit several decades ago when they were looking at colleges. Yet …
University voices support for students and campus communities
Detroit Mercy has joined the higher education and health communities to call on all governors to heed the call of the Secretary of Health and …
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. …
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 …
Let’s Talk: On being a neighbor in hard times
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 …
Service brings deeper meaning to students’ classroom experiences at Detroit Mercy
Service learning is an integral part of many disciplines at the University of Detroit Mercy. During the 2018-19 academic year, students at Detroit Mercy Law …
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. …
Food for Thought: Perspectives on the University’s Mission
Detroit Mercy faculty, students, staff and administrators are invited to spend an evening of pizza, camaraderie and conversation with Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos, assistant to the president …
Get a move on: AJCU Go Move Challenge 2020
For the last three years, Detroit Mercy has competed in the AJCU Go Move Challenge and this February was our biggest success. The University finished …
MarCom Communications Specialist Ron Bernas’ article, “Three Crucial Topics in Jesuit Higher Education,” was recently featured in Conversations on Jesuit Higher Education magazine.
Achievement of $100-million campaign ushers in era of growth and opportunity
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 …