The University of Detroit Mercy’s counseling program has been awarded a $862,000 grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) to continue its important work in addressing the mental and behavioral health needs of people in the community. This grant is part of a project designed by Dr. Nancy […]
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UDM Student Advisory Board president stepping down
Student Advisory Board president Mark Formosa is stepping down. When Formosa came to campus in Fall 2021, he and other freshmen in his class inherited a post pandemic slump experience, as there wasn’t much to do on campus. This did not phase Formosa though and he looked to make […]
UDM receives $2 million gift for black box theater
The University of Detroit Mercy recently received an anonymous gift of $2 million towards its black box theatre project. Although the donor wishes to remain anonymous, the Department of Performing Arts is appreciative of their support. “We cannot communicate enough how grateful we are for the donation,” said […]
UDM alum, city council member inspires students
Detroit City Council Member and University of Detroit Mercy alumna, Gabriela Sanitago-Romero ’15, visited the McNichols campus on Feb. 19, to speak with individuals in a conversational interview. Santiago-Romero made history as the first out LGBTQ councilmember elected to Detroit City Council. During her visit, she linked her political […]
Winter 2025 brings study abroad program in India to UDM
The University of Detroit Mercy is offering a study abroad program to India at the end of Winter 2025. This international experience will last nine days, and it promises students an enriching adventure in India. This program will go to India’s famous “Golden Triangle,” which includes the cities of […]
Detroit Mercy receives award from Department of Defense
The University of Detroit Mercy has received a substantial award from the United States Department of Defense to help pioneer its work in establishing the Metro Detroit Regional Vehicle Cybersecurity Institute. The award is provided through the Virtual Institutes for Cyber and Electromagnetic Spectrum Research and Employ (VICEROY) program, which […]
Fall demolition complete for Fisher Administration Center; future unclear
This past semester the Fisher building completed its demolition. There was a multitude of reasons for the demolition, from no handicap accessible restrooms, to the main plumbing drain lines rotting out. The five–story building only having one elevator resulted in major inconveniences when down for service or repairs. In the […]
Detroit Mercy prepares for Titan Winter Blast
This year’s Detroit Mercy Winter Blast will take place Saturday, Feb. 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on McNichols Campus. The annual winter event is hosted by the University of Detroit Mercy and is a day-long event that features a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. The event features […]
New hire leads focused freshman recruitment effort at Detroit Mercy
In the Fall 2023, the University of Detroit Mercy welcomed its largest freshman class in 14 years, a group of 552 new students. This increase in first-year students is a result of the work done by the Freshman Recruitment team at the University of Detroit Mercy. Trace Althoff, the Director […]
College of E&S debuts art show
The University of Detroit Mercy’s 2024 SciComm Art Show, CNXNS, taking place on Feb. 5-9, is the first of its kind on university grounds. The show, hoping to create a visible connection between science and art through student and faculty creativity, is aiming to become an annual event. Maris Polanco […]
