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Eight people stand inside of the eye clinic, in front of cases of glasses.
April 17, 2024
For UDM President Donald B. Taylor, this new clinic represents another example of the institution’s Jesuit and Mercy mission in action and opportunity to expand UDM’s health care footprint in southeast Michigan.
A photo of the Engineering Building near the clock tower with red banners that feature the UDM logo and World Needs Titans on it.
April 09, 2024
Two UDM graduate programs were ranked in the top 20 in the nation and several other programs were included in the 2024-25 U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges edition.
A logo for The Wall Street Journal, America's Best Colleges 2024, in cooperation with College Pulse and Statista.
September 19, 2023
Detroit Mercy was ranked No. 52 nationally and second in Michigan, according to results released Sept. 6 by WSJ/College Pulse. UDM was the third-highest ranked Jesuit university and only Mercy institution ranked.

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Detroit Mercy in the News

Woody reports from Detroit Mercy where they introduced new head basketball coach Mark Montgomery
FOX 2 Detroit | April 10, 2024
Former MSU assistant coach Mark Montgomery is the new leader at Detroit Mercy. Woody Woodriffe helps introduce him.

Detroit Mercy promises new basketball coach Mark Montgomery: Facility upgrades are coming
Detroit News | April 10, 2024
Detroit Mercy president Donald Taylor promised Wednesday, during and after Mark Montgomery's introductory press conference at historic Calihan Hall, that help is on the way.

MSU assistant coach Mark Montgomery leaves for UDM job
Sports Illustrated | April 4, 2024
Longtime Michigan State assistant coach Mark Montgomery is returning to Detroit Mercy to serve as its men's basketball head coach.

Turnaround in full swing for Kate Achter at UDM
The Press | March 1, 2024
Things have drastically changed for Detroit Mercy women's basketball with Kate Achter at the helm.

Spotlight on the News: How UDM & HBCU's are impacting Michigan & USA
WXYZ Channel 7 | Feb. 23, 2024
President Donald B. Taylor talks to Chuck Stokes about how UDM and its students are impacting Detroit and the state of Michigan.

University of Detroit Mercy launches STAR Center training facility for nursing students
Detroit PBS | Feb. 22, 2024
A new cutting-edge research and training facility at University of Detroit Mercy, the STAR Center, has launched to elevate the training of its nursing students.

Faces on Design — Students and Professors Work Together to Create Custom Adaptive Devices
2LIV4 | Feb. 16, 2024
Detroit Mercy's course in which students design individual devices to meet the needs of clients with disabilities is changing expectations for academic success.

Alumni News

Class of ’24: Helping create a healthier community is her goal
Thu, 02 May 2024
Afsana Uddin in a white coatEach year, University of Detroit Mercy’s Marketing & Communications department profiles members of the graduating classes. Students chosen were nominated by staff and faculty for their contributions to the life of the University.  Afsana Uddin has been attending classes at University of Detroit Mercy since 2012. “I’ve grown up here,” …

Class of ’24: Dental grad says faith, ‘random angels’ led the way
Wed, 01 May 2024
Maria Latorre Sanchez with the crew of the clinic she helped createEach year, University of Detroit Mercy’s Marketing & Communications department profiles members of the graduating classes. Students chosen were nominated by staff and faculty for their contributions to the life of the University. Click here for more information about 2024 commencement exercises. Maria Latorre Sanchez came to Detroit to follow her dream of …