Current Students

University Ministry will celebrate world interfaith harmony at an interfaith panel and dinner on Wednesday, Feb. 4, from 6-8 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus. All Titans are invited.

Participants will share food together, hear personal stories from a panel of speakers of various religious perspectives on sustaining hope and enjoy a cultural drumming and singing group that includes one UDM graduate student.

Free food for all in attendance includes halal, kosher, gluten-free and vegetarian options.

It is a +1 spiritual opportunity for UDM students in leadership, and students can volunteer at the event as well to count toward service hours.

For more information, please contact Director of University Ministry Anita Klueg at kluegag@udmercy.edu.

A wide variety of events featuring award-winning poets, films, talks and workshops are being planned at all Detroit Mercy Campuses to celebrate Black History Month.

The events are designed to show the importance of Black history in the United States.

You’re sure to find something educational, inspiring and entertaining at these events. Please see full listing of events below. Check back regularly as new events and updates will be added periodically.

Applications are now open for UDM student leadership positions. We are currently recruiting for the following roles:

• International Orientation Leader (International Services Office), Summer 2026
• Orientation Leader (Student Life Office), Summer 2026
• Peer Wellness Educator (Wellness Center), Fall 2026-Winter 2027
• Resident Advisor (Residence Life), Fall 2026-Winter 2027

All students are welcome to apply.

If interested, please complete the General Application Form below, and information on the next steps will be emailed to you upon submission of this form.

Please note the following mandatory components to the process:

• Step 1: Complete General Application Form
• Step 2: Attend group process
• Step 3: Individual interview

Detroit Mercy’s Women’s and Gender Studies Program will host a presentation and discussion by Julisa Abad titled “Justice, Violence and Social Determinants of Health.” The event will take place on Thursday, Jan. 29, from 4-5:30 p.m. in Room 124 of the Health Professions Facility, on the McNichols Campus. All are welcome to attend this free event.

Abad is the LGBTQ community engagement liaison for the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit and an advocate for justice for transgender people.

This event is co-hosted by the College of Health Professions and Office of Equal Opportunity.

With any questions, please email Mary Liz Valesano at valesame@udmercy.edu.

Detroit Mercy will host an information session for students to learn more about the Michigan Campus Community Challenge (M-C3) Pitch Competition on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 1 p.m. The info session will take place in Room 213 of the Commerce & Finance Building.

The M-C3 is a student entrepreneurial scholarship competition that integrates real-world, project-based learning into the campus experience. The program includes the potential to earn significant scholarship dollars, as well as student and faculty stipends.

Since 2012, about 370 students, faculty and community leaders have participated in this scholarship competition with more than $350,000 awarded in stipends and scholarships.

This faculty-supported competition is open to individuals or teams where students will have the opportunity to solve a real problem in a Michigan community and a chance to win up to $7,500 for their idea.

All students are invited to attend the information session to learn more about this opportunity and how to apply. Lunch will be provided.

For more information or questions, please contact Derrin Leppek at leppekdj@udmercy.edu.

Students who are December 2025 graduates or preparing to graduate in May or August 2026 with a minimum GPA 3.80 may apply to be selected as the Detroit Mercy 2026 Valedictorian.

While the tradition of valedictorians calls for academic excellence (a minimum of 3.80 GPA) and instructional involvement, the role also calls for a graduate who has a meaningful message. Other important characteristics of Detroit Mercy’s Valedictorian:

• Well-rounded
• Strong leadership skills
• Organized
• Team player
• Excellent writing and speaking skills
• Flexible
• Versatile
• Sensitive towards others
• Able to accept constructive criticism
• Able to meet deadlines

The deadline for submitting your application and nomination(s) is Monday, March 2.  There will be no exceptions to the submission date. 

Access additional information, including application and nomination form here.

If you are a December 2025 graduate or have applied for graduation in May/August 2026 and have a minimum GPA of 3.30, you may be interested in membership in Kappa Gamma Pi, a national Catholic graduate honor society.

A Detroit Mercy nominee must be:

• completing sufficient coursework to have attained a point-standing required for graduation with honors.
• a leader in extracurricular on-campus or off-campus groups and activities; a volunteer for college, community or faith-based service projects.
• one of not more than 15% of the students being graduated from your institution during the current academic year.
• willing to accept membership, knowing the responsibility for continued individual leadership in faith-based, civic and Kappa-sponsored activity that membership implies.

If you meet the above criteria and are interested in membership, complete the online Kappa Gamma Pi Application Form.

Your application and $75 fee must be received NO LATER than Friday, Feb. 13. 

Once you are a member of KGP, you will be eligible to apply for the 2026 Kappa Gamma Pi Cornaro Pi Scholarship for Graduate Studies.  Two recipients will receive $3,500 each to be applied as needed for graduate expenses at any accredited college or university. This is a non-renewable grant.

Learn more about Kappa Gamma Pi organization here.

As part of Black History Month, Detroit Mercy will hold a special screening of the award‑winning documentary Redemption Road, on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 5:30–8 p.m., in Room 113 of the Ford Life Sciences Building.

The documentary tells a story of transformation, tracing the life of Yusef Bunchy Shakur from a childhood shaped by abandonment and violence to his emergence as a respected community leader and thinker.

The screening will be followed by a conversation with Shakur. All members of the campus community are welcome to attend.

This event is supported through a grant from the University’s Mission Microgrant Program.

For more information, please contact Stacey Stevens at stevenst@udmercy.edu.

Detroit Mercy’s University Recreation (URec) has something for everyone this school year with its intramural sports programming.

Sports leagues and tournaments are offered to all UDM students, faculty and staff, and provide the opportunity to compete against one another throughout the academic year for intramural championship prizes. The leagues are FREE for all.

URec strives to have a diverse selection of programming available to students and employees. Winter 2026 intramural programming includes:

• Futsal (indoor soccer)
• Basketball
• Pickleball
• Spikeball
• Bowling
• Disc golf

Please contact Assistant Director of Recreational Sports Allen Seales at sealesv@udmercy.edu or 313-993-1781 with any questions.

The Detroit Mercy Eye Institute is currently offering the Titan community comprehensive eye exams for just $35.

Faculty, staff and students at the University can takes advantage of the $35 exams, 50% off optical frames, contact lens exams starting at $70 and 30% off prescription lenses, among other deals and services.

Titans may utilize their Heritage Vision or UnitedHealthcare (Spectera) benefits for additional allowances.

The Detroit Mercy Eye Institute, located at 41555 W. 12 Mile Road in Novi, is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Call 248-675-0800 to schedule an appointment.

The next University Recreation Adventure Series will take place on Friday, Feb. 6, at Mt. Brighton Ski Resort. From 6-8 p.m., participants can enjoy a winter evening on the slopes.

Tickets are $25 and include admission plus a ski or snowboard rental.

Transportation is available, but space is limited and provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tickets can be purchased on IMLeagues or at the Whitty Student Fitness Center front desk.