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UDM alum’s insecurity talk a hit among students

Detroit Mercy alum Bill Priestap, a distinguished figure in national security and co-founder of Trenchcoat Advisors, returned to his alma mater to deliver a thought-provoking talk titled “An Era of Global Insecurity.” The event, held on March 13 in the Student Union Ballroom, attracted a diverse audience eager to gain […]

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FAFSA causing delays among college students across country

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) recently changed its system, which has caused a delay in the application process. This delay has many students and faculty at the University of Detroit Mercy worried.   FASFA is widely used by families and students to help with aid for college tuition. […]

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Detroit Mercy counseling program receives vital grant

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]