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A statue depicting Mary holding Jesus’ body after his crucifixion sits at Detroit Mercy Law.
December 22, 2025
A statue depicting Mary holding Jesus’ body after his crucifixion will become the focal point of a new reflection room on the Riverfront Campus.
A student works on creating their medal.
December 15, 2025
Three students captivated international artists, professional medalists and mint engravers at a global art medal convention in Munich, Germany, in October.
A badge for The Wall Street Journal's America's best Colleges 2026 rankings, in cooperation with College Pulse and Statista.
September 30, 2025
The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse rankings focus on student outcomes rather than inputs, highlighting the tangible value a school delivers to its students. It evaluates colleges on several key measures, including social mobility and salary impact.

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Detroit Mercy in the News

College basketball preview: Detroit Mercy Titans
Fox 2 Detroit | Oct. 27, 2025
UDM Coach Mark Montgomery joins Fox 2 Detroit to talk about the upcoming college basketball season.

UDM opens new $2 million Black Box Theatre
Channel 7 WXYZ | Oct. 9, 2025
The state-of-the-art facility spans 13,000 square feet and features a costume shop, green room and advanced lighting and sound technology.

Lawyers, judges renew oaths as Detroit Mercy Law celebrates 113th 'Red Mass'
Detroit Catholic | Sept. 24, 2025
Thee custom of a special Mass for the bench and bar dates back to England, France and Italy in the early 13th century, when Mass was celebrated at the opening of each term of court, and clergy wore red vestments in honor of the Holy Spirit.

University of Detroit Mercy set to launch first online law school in Michigan
Channel 7 WXYZ | Sept. 12, 2025
The program aims to increase access to higher education and open doors of opportunity for people across the state.

University of Detroit Mercy athletics fundraiser raises money for Titans
WDIV | Sept. 2, 2025
Many Titans, special guests, donors, supporters, fans and others came together at the Cambria Hotel in downtown Detroit for a "Night of the Titans" fundraising event to impact Detroit Mercy Athletics.

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Titans announce Class of 2026 Athletics Hall of Fame honorees
Mon, 05 Jan 2026
announcement of HOF inducteesThe University of Detroit Mercy Department of Athletics announced its 2026 Hall of Fame Class, presented by the Titan Club, as 12 Titans earned the most recognized honor in school history. Detroit Mercy established its Sports Hall of Fame in 1977 to honor those student-athletes, coaches, and administrators who have …

Long tucked away, a Pieta will get new life at Detroit Mercy Law
Mon, 22 Dec 2025
The Virgin Mary holds the body of Jesus, her son.A statue depicting Mary holding Jesus’ body after his crucifixion is getting a new life after being tucked away for decades in University of Detroit Mercy’s School of Law. The Pieta, which depicts Jesus and Mary at Mount Golgotha during the “Sixth Sorrow” of the Virgin Mary, will become the focal point of a new reflection room on the Riverfront Campus. The Phoenix Project, as it is called, …