Detroit Mercy President Antoine M. Garibaldi is featured in Detroit Free Press article, “Avenue of Fashion retailers see drop in sales, newer businesses struggle to stay afloat,” highlighting the importance of supporting The Avenue of Fashion and local businesses during this time. Read the article online.
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University of Detroit Mercy President Antoine M. Garibaldi will be featured as a panelist in a National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine workshop on Oct. 6. The panel will explore the response and decisions made by higher education leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as their impact on …
Several restaurants on the Avenue of Fashion, the stretch of Livernois Avenue just north of Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus, now feature outdoor seating, allowing them to safely reopen and serve the community. University President Antoine M. Garibaldi highlighted the additions in the recent Michigan Chronicle article, “Live6 Alliance in Detroit …
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 support of the bipartisan TREAT Act. Detroit Mercy advocates for students to have access to mental health services regardless of where they live. Read the …
Virtual President’s Convocation for all employees
University of Detroit Mercy faculty, staff and administrators from all three campuses were invited on Zoom to the virtual President’s Convocation, Aug. 17. New colleagues were digitally welcomed as we celebrated the new academic year. The event lasted approximately 90 minutes and included: President’s State of the University address Latest …
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 the AJCU’s 50th anniversary.
The death of Mr. George Floyd and a call to action
Dear Members of the University Community: The tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on Memorial Day has preoccupied my thoughts over the last week for several reasons. It touched me personally and literally hit home because Minneapolis and St. Paul were the cities where I lived and worked in …
Detroit Mercy McNichols Campus renovation in the news
Facelift set to get underway at the University of Detroit Mercy. WWJ-AM 950 Radio Feb. 29, 2020 Listen to WWJ’s newscast here Transcript: A more than 100 million dollar facelift is set to get underway on the campus of the University of Detroit Mercy. Renovation and expansion of the Student …
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. – Romans 15:13 May the Blessings of Christmas be with you today and always. Antoine M. Garibaldi, Ph.D. President, University of Detroit …
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 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 …
Walking in a Winter Titan-land
As the dreaded Finals Week loomed over our Titans, University employees volunteered to feed the masses at the annual Late Night Breakfast in the Titan Dining Room. This year, Student Life added a winter wonderland photo booth for the students. Small donations were given to participate with proceeds benefitting this …
President Garibaldi urges legislators to stop playing budget games or students will lose
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 …
Detroit Mercy President Antoine M. Garibaldi chaired a national forum on Historically Black Colleges and Universities at Morehouse College in Atlanta, April 27. Garibaldi is the Chairman of the Grand Committee on Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Postsecondary Education Access for Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, the oldest African-American professional …
Detroit Mercy President Antoine M. Garibaldi was recently elected to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) Board of Directors effective July 1. CHEA is an association of 3,000 degree-granting colleges and universities, and a national advocate for self-regulation of academic quality through accreditation. The organization recognizes 60 institutional and …
Detroit Mercy President Antoine M. Garibaldi attended the first solemn Mass led by Adam Nowak ’13 at St. Cyprian Church in Riverview. Nowak was ordained by Archbishop Vigneron, June 8. Nowak graduated with a BA in Psychology.
Detroit Mercy President Antoine M. Garibaldi discussed the College of Business Administration’s new Charlton Center for Responsible Investing in a recent interview with WJR-760 AM. Listen here.
Students flip for flapjacks during finals
Detroit Mercy President Antoine M. Garibaldi and employees served hungry Titans at the annual Late Night Breakfast, April 22. In preparation for finals, more than 150 students visited the Titan Dining Room and slammed as many short stacks as they could eat!
Detroit Mercy President Antoine M. Garibaldi was interviewed by Chuck Stokes on WXYZ-TV’s “Spotlight on the News,” March 24. President Garibaldi talked about the graduate tuition realignment, undergraduate tuition reset, success of the University campaign, Live6 HomeBase opening in late Spring, progress on enrollment and Antoine Davis’ freshman NCAA 3-point record. Watch …
Detroit Mercy President Antoine M. Garibaldi was interviewed by 910 AM Superstation host Nolan Finley, Feb. 25. Garibaldi shared updates of the University and new information on the Master of Business Administration program tuition cut. Listen to the full interview here:
President Garibaldi shares annual lunch with freshmen
Each February, Detroit Mercy President Antoine M. Garibaldi hosts a luncheon with approximately 15 to 20 freshmen as a way to find out why students chose Detroit Mercy, what they like about the University and what improvement can be made in campus life. This year’s group met for sandwiches in …
President’s Christmas message and holiday hours
And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name Him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High … and His kingdom will have no end. Luke 1:31-33 May you and your family have the gift of …
Nursing student: ‘I have been blessed’ by Detroit Mercy
More than 350 alumni and other supporters of University of Detroit Mercy attended the annual President’s Christmas Party on Dec. 7. The event included a moving speech by current Nursing student Elizabeth Yager. She praised the generosity of the donors in the room and talked of her love for the …
Next fiscal briefing, Oct. 30
All Detroit Mercy faculty, staff and administrators are encouraged to attend the next Fiscal & University Briefing on Tuesday, Oct. 30 from 12:45 to 2 p.m. in Chemistry 114. Vice President for Business and Finance Vince Abatemarco will present the Fiscal Year 2018 operating results and the forecast for Fiscal …
President Garibaldi and the Base 11 $1 million Space Challenge
Detroit Mercy President Antoine M. Garibaldi is representing his fraternity Sigma Pi Phi (The Boulè) as competition coordinator for the Base 11 $1 Million Space Challenge. This Challenge works to spur the development of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) talent among U.S. students. Hundreds of students on more than …
Detroit Mercy President Antoine M. Garibaldi spoke on a panel on WXYZ-TV Detroit during the city’s Detroit Homecoming V event, Sept. 14. The panel focused discussion on education, Detroit parks and recreation and keeping talent in Michigan.
Detroit Mercy President Antoine M. Garibaldi was highlighted in DBusiness magazine’s “The Detroit 500” publication, featuring the most powerful business leaders in metro Detroit. The publication will be distributed through September to more than 25,000 businesses and business leaders including Hour Detroit and DBusiness subscribers, DAC members, corporate lounges and …