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 …
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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 …
Let’s Talk: Fr. Cavanagh discusses the planet and our future
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 …
2019-20 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 2019-20 Mission Micro Grant Awards. Now …
Stand in Solidarity with DACA
On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Together with other Jesuit …
We Stand with Our Neighbors weekly vigil
Students from Detroit Mercy rally together each week to stand in solidarity at a local vigil, We Stand with Our Neighbors, and discuss issues of …
Living Faith Out Loud, Oct. 24
Listen to three powerful talks by a faculty member, a student and a Jesuit as they share experiences as persons, friends or allies of the …
2019 Commitment to Excellence Awards nominations are open
Nominations for the 2019 Commitment to Excellence Awards will be accepted until midnight on Friday, Nov. 8. All full-time, non-exempt staff and administrative exempt employees …
Jesuit universities unite for food justice program
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 …
Blessing of the Sneakers
Ss. Peter and Paul Jesuit Church, Detroit, Michigan, a diverse Catholic community engaged in the rebirth of the city, is bringing a spiritual community together …
Oral histories of Mercy Sisters, Jesuits to go online
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 …
Alumnus book discussion: Arc of Justice, Sept. 19
Author Kevin Boyle ’82 will discuss his book, Arc of Justice: A Saga of Race, Civil Rights and Murder in the Jazz Age, on Thursday, …
Celebrate the Feast of St. Ignatius, July 31
The Jesuit Community will host a special Mass and Reception to celebrate the feast day of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the Founder of the Jesuits. …
National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference 2019 at Detroit Mercy
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 …
New assistant to the president for mission integration appointed
Detroit Mercy has appointed Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos, Ph.D., to the position of assistant to the president for mission integration. She will begin her new role Aug. …
University reveals theme for National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference and seeks sponsors
University of Detroit Mercy will serve as host for the prestigious 2019 National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference (NJSLC). This year’s conference takes place on the …
Associate Professor of Architecture Gilbert Sunghera, S.J. discussed with 101.9 FM WDET host Stephen Henderson how we mourn sacred spaces and historic buildings after they have been …
John Staudenmaier, S.J., University of Detroit Mercy’s assistant to the president for Mission and Identity, was quoted in The Detroit News article, “At ‘incredible price,’ …
Associate Professor of Architecture Gilbert Sunghera, S.J. discusses the meaning of #NotreDame in a recent SoundCloud podcast, produced in partnership with the Jesuits of Canada …
2019 Go Move Challenge comes to a close
The Go Move Challenge ended with University of Detroit Mercy finishing 5th in average minutes and 11th in total minutes with 20+ Jesuit colleges and universities participating …
Sophomore reflects on El Paso service trip experience
Detroit Mercy sophomore Ken Donaldson traveled to El Paso, Texas, with University Ministry on a service immersion trip focused on immigration and refugee asylum in …
Associate Professor of Education Isaiah “Ike” McKinnon gave the talk, “Faith in a violent society: an Ignatian perspective from a local guy,” to a gathering of …
Education professor to deliver Ignatian perspective at Jesuit alumni luncheon
The Jesuit Alumni and Friends of Detroit will host Associate Professor of Education Isaiah “Ike” McKinnon at a winter luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 13 from …
Get up and get moving – Go Move Challenge 2019
Ever wonder which Jesuit institution has the most active employees? University Recreation is calling all Detroit Mercy employees to sign up (free!) and log your …
Mission Micro Grant awards support a “Catholic, Mercy, Jesuit, urban and student-centered university”
The Mission Micro Grant Evaluation Committee and John Staudenmaier, S.J. of the Office of Mission and Identity have announced the 2018-19 Mission Micro Grant Awards. …
Leadership slam speaker highlights “Two Men Named Francis”
Detroit Mercy community members are invited to two leadership slam sessions on Tuesday, Nov. 6. From 11:20 to 12:30 p.m. and from 5:30 to 6:30 …
Jesuits bless runners at Freep Marathon
Ss. Peter and Paul Jesuit Church hosted its first ever Blessing of the Sneakers, before the Detroit Free Press/Chemical Bank Marathon. Detroit Mercy’s Gary Wright, …
AJCU news: An Appeal for the students of the UCA in Nicaragua
AJCU is sharing an appeal for donations to scholarships to support students at the University of Central America (UCA) in Managua, Nicaragua. This effort has …
Rev. Gerald F. Cavanagh, S.J., Endowed Scholarship
An anonymous donor will match up to $100,000 in donations to the Rev. Gerald F. Cavanagh, S.J., Endowed Scholarship. This means any donation you make …
Student continue to “stand with their neighbors”
The Detroit community has been gathering for the past two years to show support and stand with their neighbors who are refugees or immigrants. A …
Detroit Mercy Day of Service
The annual Detroit Mercy Day of service brings our community together for a Saturday to improve our neighborhood and connect with local residents. This year’s …
Faces Behind Immigration Crisis, Oct. 12
On Friday, Oct. 12, the Peace and Justice Committee of Christ the Redeemer Church in Orion Township will host an evening of information for families …
Video: Director of Jesuit Refugee Service at JAFD luncheon
Thomas Smolich, S.J., international director for the Jesuit Refugee Service, gave the talk, “The Society of Jesus’ response to refugees,” at a luncheon of the …
Institute for Leadership & Service Director of Service Learning Timothy Hipskind, S.J., co-authored the book, What’s Your Decision?: How to Make Choices with Confidence and …
MarCom Communications Specialist Ron Bernas was appointed to serve as the new Managing Editor of the national magazine Conversations on Jesuit Higher Education. The National Seminar on Jesuit …
A joyous Celebrate Spirit! 2018
On Thursday, Sept. 13, the entire Detroit Mercy community came together for Celebrate Spirit! “Be the Joy” in the Fitness Center. Hundreds of students, faculty, …
Director of Jesuit Refugee Service to speak at alumni luncheon
The Jesuit Alumni and Friends of Detroit will host Tom Smolich, S.J., international director of the Jesuit Refugee Service, at a noon luncheon on Thursday, …
John Staudenmaier, S.J., University of Detroit Mercy’s assistant to the president for Mission and Identity, spoke with WJR-AM‘s Paul W. Smith about the Vatican issue …
After-work Ignatian spirituality: Jesuit Connections
Do you want to connect and meet new friends and alumni from our fellow Jesuit institutions? Jesuit Connections, a new after-work event for young professionals, …