The University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) celebrated “Day of Giving” for the first time on Nov. 28. Also known as “Global Day of Giving,” or “Giving Tuesday,” “Day of Giving” is a 24-hour international fundraising movement typically held on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. This year, the University of Detroit Mercy […]
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Two University of Detroit Mercy students travel to the FIDEM Arts Conference
From Oct. 10-14, Roxana Nistor and Hazel Song were able to be immerse themselves in beautiful scenery, delicious food and insightful conversation centered around the arts, as they attended the FIDEM Arts Congress in Italy. Also, they were able to engage in exciting programs of talks from Italian leaders and […]
TENN has major impact on Detroit communities
For over 10 years, Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) has made an extraordinary impact on the Detroit community through its’ acts of service and commitment to making a difference where it matters most. A noteworthy aspect of TENN is the opportunity students are given to earn service-learning hours […]
Students holding Dec. improv show for all
Get ready to end the semester with a laugh as Detroit Mercy’s very own improvisation class puts on an improv show. Mark your calendars because on Friday, Dec. 15 at 11 a.m. in the College of Health Professions in Room 124 No Mercy will put on an unforgettable show full […]
Students travel to the Detroit Zoo to study animal behaviors
Dr. Preston Foerder, a comparative psychologist and assistant professor of psychology at the University of Detroit Mercy, arranged for students in his Comparative Psychology class to visit the Detroit Zoo throughout the 2023 fall semester. During their visits, students observed the behavior of a specific animal of their choosing, providing […]
Scholarship to honor memory of Adia Palmer
In loving memory of student Adia J. Palmer, the University of Detroit Mercy has founded the Adia J. Palmer Memorial Scholarship Fund to celebrate her talents and to continue her legacy as a shining light and scholar for future students to come. Since her unexpected passing in March 2022, the […]
UDM professor and alum win award for documentary
Dr. Zigmond Kozicki, an associate professor at Detroit Mercy, and Dr. Stephanie Baiyasi-Kozicki, a UDM alumnae, were recently awarded the 2023 Philo T. Farnsworth Award for their documentary film titled “Great Lakes: One Water for Life.” The documentary film is about the Great Lakes, the largest group of freshwater lakes […]
Active shooter training gives UDM students CBS spotlight
University of Detroit Mercy had nursing students participate in an active shooter training at Oakland Community College in October. The training aired as part of CBS local news. One of the University’s clinical faculty that works at Trinity Hospital did this training through Trinity Hospital pre-Covid. The faculty reached out […]
UDM student receives service honor
Detroit Mercy student Jeremiah Steen is one of 42 recipients of the 2023 Governor’s Service Awards. The honorees will be celebrated on Nov. 28 during a reception at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. Specifically, Steen was one of five recipients of the Spirit of Hope Award. Receiving this honor was […]
Detroit Mercy minority architecture group wins national award
On Oct. 14, Detroit Mercy’s National Organization of Minority Architecture Students chapter won the National Chapter of the Year Award for the 2022-23 school year. Student members and organization leaders traveled to Portland, Ore., for their national conference from Oct. 11-15, where they were recognized for their accomplishments and efforts […]