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 …
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President Garibaldi’s remembrance of Sr. Maureen Fay, O.P.
By Antoine M. Garibaldi— President of University of Detroit Mercy On behalf of the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, students and alumni of University Detroit Mercy, …
Mercy President Emerita Sr. Maureen Fay passes away
Detroit Mercy’s President Emerita, Sr. Maureen Fay, O.P., died on May 27 following a long illness. She was 87. Sr. Maureen served Detroit Mercy with …
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Climate Justice
Vice President for Mission at Mercyhurst University Greg Baker invites all in Mercy to a virtual Earth Day discussion on climate change with Dan Horan, …
CLASA talk: Fighting for rights in Honduras
Foro de Mujeres por la Vida (Honduras) is an organization defending the rights of women in Honduras. Carolina Sierra, Foro co-founder and Mercy associate, will …
Sisters of Mercy hold liquidation sale
A message from University Ministry: While preparing to sell their Farmington Hills property, the Sisters of Mercy are divesting furnishings, appliances, household goods and technology …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Mercy Day Greetings
The latest reflection organized by Assistant to the President for Mission Integration Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos: Today we celebrate Mercy Day, a commemoration of the opening of …
Virtual classes, the Detroit Mercy way
Whether face-to-face or online, Detroit Mercy is committed to our mission of providing excellent, student-centered education that seeks to integrate students’ intellectual, spiritual, ethical and …
University Ministry offers virtual Mass and programming this fall
Stay informed on campus events this year through Detroit Mercy Live at live.udmercy.edu and follow University Ministry on all socials. Visit the University Ministry Office …
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 …
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. …
Let’s Talk: Sisters of Mercy offer words of hope
University of Detrot Mercy’s Office of Mission Integration is offering words of hope and healing to staff, faculty and students during this challenging time. As …
2020 #MakeMercyReal Video Contest
The Sisters of Mercy are calling all Detroit Mercy students to use video to tell a compelling story of how people in their communities “make …
Detroit Mercy’s campaign completion story reaches more than 130 news outlets
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 …
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 …
A trip to the Ireland of Catherine McAuley
The Ireland of Catherine McAuley’s day is a world away from today’s Detroit, but it still holds lessons and inspiration for healthcare workers and educators. …
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 …
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 …
Traditional “Last Lecture” event explores curiosity
Associate Professor of Religious Studies Todd Hibbard will present this year’s Last Lecture, “Not Just for Monkeys Named George: Thoughts on Living a Life of …
Winter 2019 Colleague Development Day date set
University Ministry and the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs invite all Detroit Mercy employees to the Winter Colleague Development Day …
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 …
MarCom reminder: Calls from media representatives
The Office of Marketing & Communications (MarCom) offers the following reminder for the 2018-19 academic year: If you receive an unexpected call from a representative …
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 …
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, …
Prayer, song and tea at Mercy Day celebration
Sept. 24 celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of Mercy, the day the House on Baggot Street opened as a school for poor young girls …
Students stand in support of immigration and host upcoming vigil
The Detroit community has been gathering for the past two years to show support and stand with their neighbors who are refugees or immigrants. Recently, a group …
Help the Sisters of Mercy celebrate their 175th Anniversary
Detroit Mercy is pleased to help celebrate the 175th anniversary of the arrival of the Sisters of Mercy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and the beginning of …