On Feb. 6, the University of Detroit Mercy will welcome historian Dr. Kidada Williams from Wayne State University for a special lecture as part of campus’ Black History Month celebrations. Organized by Dr. Roy Finkenbine, co-chair of the history department, the event will focus on Dr. Williams’ celebrated book, […]
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Detroit Mercy to bring dental education center to Vermont
The University of Detroit Mercy (UDM), in collaboration with the Vermont State Dental Society (VSDS), Sen. Bernie Sanders, and Sen. Peter Welch are spearheading an innovative partnership to establish a Dental Oral Health Education Center in Vermont. Set to launch in Fall 2027, this program aims to address critical oral […]
UDM community mourns passing of Sr. Mouch
People have the capability to light up a room when you meet them and make their presence known. That was Sr. Judy Mouch for Detroit Mercy, who died on Dec. 14, 2024, at 77 years old. When she arrived here on campus, she lit up the classrooms of Detroit Mercy […]
Mindfulness courses benefiting Detroit Mercy students
During the 2024 Fall semester, the University of Detroit Mercy offered a four-week mindfulness class to help students who are struggling with anxiety. The Wellness Center has seen an increase in students at UDM coming in with feelings of anxiety, and the faculty wanted to find a way to […]
Aaliyah McQueen’s basketball journey finds home at Detroit Mercy
For Aaliyah McQueen, the road to the University of Detroit Mercy has been anything but conventional. Her journey, spanning multiple universities and countless challenges, tells a story of perseverance, self-discovery and an unyielding love for the game. McQueen’s basketball journey began at the University of Illinois, where she competed in […]
Detroit Mercy welcomes Tanzanian faculty member eyeing collaboration
Through the University of Detroit Mercy’s collaboration with Loyola High School in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, a November visit from faculty member Joseph Albert was prompted in which he shared his insight with UDM. Albert is from East Africa, specifically Tanzania, and is a former student of Loyola […]
Civil rights immersion trip set for Spring break
In partnership with Resurrection Catholic Missions of the South, the University Ministry is hosting its Service Immersion trip for full-time students during the University of Detroit Mercy’s Spring break from March 1-8 in Montgomery, Ala., a pivotal location in the fight against racial inequality. The Service Immersion trip informs […]
“Titan Tales” project helps alums share memories
The University of Detroit Mercy Alumni Office is partnering with Publishing Concepts Inc. (PCI) to create an oral history project called “Titan Tales.” This voluntary project allows alumni to share their most memorable experiences from their time at UDM. It also allows the University to hear alumni’s anecdotes about late-night […]
Detroit Mercy hosts Feminist Scholarship Colloquium
Detroit Mercy’s Women’s and Gender Studies Program hosted its annual Feminist Scholarship Colloquium on Oct. 28. The program encourages faculty to submit any research that they have been working on and want to expand upon. “Colloquium means calling together,” said Megan Novell, executive director of UDM’s Office of Equal Opportunity. […]
Detroit Mercy Eye Institute offering affordable, community care
Detroit Mercy Eye Institute offers visitors a wide array of standard and specialized optometric services, all at one site. Open since April 30 of this year, the Eye Institute is located in University of Detroit Mercy’s Novi Campus. The Eye Institute has all of the standard eye care services one […]