Sarah Hirschmann, the 2020 University of Detroit Mercy valedictorian and former women’s soccer goalie, earned another important accolade as a nominee for the 2020 NCAA Woman of the Year. Rooted in Title IX, the NCAA Woman of the Year Award was established in 1991 to recognize graduating female student-athletes who …
University of Detroit Mercy men’s soccer senior Garret Weaver earned the Horizon League’s highest honor for a student-athlete as he was announced as the male recipient of the 2019-20 Cecil N. Coleman Medal of Honor on June 30. The Coleman Medal of Honor, first awarded in 1981, is the Horizon …
Titans Together is a branded communications effort that helps celebrate the solidarity of the University community when we come back together this fall. Titans Together focuses on the unity shared by students, staff and faculty on all three campuses working together and moving forward as we begin to adapt to …
As plans for the fall semester are being finalized, the University’s Internal & External Communications Work Group of the COVID-19 Task Force has created Titans Together, a communications plan to help celebrate the solidarity of the University community when we come back together in late August. This brand and plan …
Mitchell Mims graduates this month with credentials most students graduating with a bachelor’s degree in biology don’t have: A published research paper in a national, peer-reviewed journal. Mims is one of several people listed as authors of an article in Digital Medicine, a medical journal affiliated with the well-respected scientific …
Life as a traditional college student has its share of challenges. Attending college while working full-time and raising children adds more layers of complexity. Victoria Ryce knows this all too well. The sleepless nights, the sacrifices, the hectic balancing act — you name it. But for Ryce, the prize is …
Every college graduate has obstacles they have to overcome along the way; Nick Summerlee’s list just happens to be longer than most. Summerlee was a high school dropout. He fought in the Iraq War and, as a result, battled mental illness. But through it all, Summerlee kept on fighting, believing …
Detroit Mercy rolled out the virtual red (and blue) carpet in May, celebrating the Titan Class of 2020! But the party does not stop in May! Join us on socials as we share our excitement across the Internet and recognize the tremendous accomplishments of our graduating students with #DetroitMercy2020. Cheer on …
Detroit Mercy Titan Athletics recognizes all faculty, staff and administrators on Friday, Feb. 21 in conjunction with the men’s basketball game against Green Bay at 7 p.m. in Calihan Hall. Athletics would like to thank all employees for their dedication to improving the lives of Detroit Mercy student-athletes and celebrate …
Detroit Mercy will once again face off against Oakland University for the Detroit Mercy vs. OU Donor Challenge, which takes place Jan. 27-31. This is the final donor challenge in this series, which is tied 2-2. The winner is determined based on the number of donors during the competition time …
Detroit Mercy’s Department of Athletics celebrates several Titan legends for their achievements while in the red, white and blue during the Titans Champions Tour on Jan. 23-25. Fifteen people will be inducted into the Detroit Mercy Athletics Hall of Fame, while three former men’s basketball players earn the distinction of …
The Titan Winter Blast, Detroit Mercy’s signature winter celebration, returns Saturday, Jan. 25. Join students, employees, alumni, friends and neighbors from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Student Fitness Center as we turn up the heat with homemade chili, toasty drinks and Titan camaraderie. Festivities include the popular Chili …
A few weeks ago we asked our alumni to let us know what they received from Detroit Mercy that they are thankful for. Printed below are several responses we hope remind you of the importance of being thankful. Happy Thanksgiving to all alumni of University of Detroit, Mercy College of …
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 …
Detroit Mercy Athletics and our very own Tommy Titan helped more than 1,000 children and their families at Project Toy Drop at Lincoln High School in Warren. Throughout the initiative, truckloads of toys, clothing and educational games were delivered to at-risk youth in the city. Project Toy Drop travels the …
University of Detroit Mercy women’s lacrosse program is set to join the Mid-American Conference next school year in 2020-21, it was announced by the Cleveland-based league office Wednesday morning. The Titans join their fourth conference in the 12-year history of women’s lacrosse at the University. “We are extremely grateful for …
Detroit Mercy announces the third annual Clash of the Titans giving competition to help support the University’s NCAA Division I athletic teams. The competition runs from Nov. 4 to Dec. 6, 2019. The goals of this effort are to increase financial support for teams from alumni and friends, and create …
Bring the heat and enjoy bonfires, s’mores, popcorn, donuts, cider, pumpkin painting, corn hole, and cocoa at the annual Titan Tailgate on Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Titan Field. The first 100 participants to show up get free mugs and gloves. This event is free and …
A journey across the pond and into her family heritage paid dividends for University of Detroit Mercy student-athlete Emily Beazley. Just a week after trying out for Team England, the women’s lacrosse sophomore received news that she earned a spot on the 2019-20 England women’s national team. Beazley’s family has …
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 …
Detroit Mercy Titan Athletics will host the first Round Ball Luncheon of the 2019-2020 season on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at noon in Calihan Hall’s Ed & Brooks Room. Athletic Director Robert Vowels will provide a department update along with team previews from several of our coaches. If you would like …
The good news: More than 900 people made donations to University of Detroit Mercy from Feb. 11-15 as part of the fourth annual Donor Challenge against Oakland University. The not-so-good news: It wasn’t enough to keep Tommy Titan from wearing OU mascot Grizz’s jersey Saturday at the men’s basketball game …
Detroit Mercy Titans Athletics and Men’s Basketball Special Assistant to the Head Coach Eric Devendorf are teaming up with Street Cred Detroit and Wealthy Clothing for this year’s Detroit Winter Coat Drive. Together, the organizations are collecting new and gently worn coats for all ages and genders. “This is extremely …
