Current Students

As University of Detroit Mercy prepares to celebrate its 150th anniversary, we have a meaningful opportunity to recognize the women who have shaped our institution and continue to influence its future. In honor of this milestone, the University will spotlight notable women from across our history during Women’s History Month next March.

We invite you to take a few moments to reflect on the women, past and present, who have inspired you, mentored others, led with purpose or quietly made a lasting difference in our community. Whose contributions should be remembered? Whose story deserves to be shared?

Throughout March 2027, we will feature a daily spotlight celebrating women from across our 150-year history—from Mercy College and University of Detroit to today’s University of Detroit Mercy.

Members of the Detroit Mercy community are invited to submit nominations for women who have made lasting contributions to our institution, community and world. Nominees may include past or present faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, Sisters of Mercy, athletes or other members of our community whose work reflects the mission and values of Detroit Mercy.

Nominations representing every era of our institution are encouraged so that together we tell a rich and inclusive story of the women who have helped shape our University and continue to inspire our future.

We encourage nominations of women who have:

• Made meaningful contributions to the University’s academic, administrative, student life or community initiatives
• Embodied Mercy and Jesuit values
• Advanced scholarship, teaching, professional practice or institutional excellence
• Served as impactful mentors, educators or leaders
• Contributed to their profession or community
• Demonstrated leadership, innovation or emerging potential (including current students)

Submission deadline is Friday, Aug. 7.

All are welcome to help Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) celebrate our community and bustling garden with an evening of food and harvesting on Tuesday, July 21.

The garden party is set to begin at 6 p.m. at the TENN Community Garden, located on the McNichols Campus behind the College of Health Professions facility.

To RSVP and for more information, please contact tenn@udmercy.edu.

UDM’s Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA) program has been reaccredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) for an eight-year term. This milestone affirms the program’s continued commitment to academic excellence and student success.

Read full article here.

Are you a student or do you teach/work with a student with a passion for justice work?

The signup for the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice (IFTJ) is now open. Each year, University Ministry takes eight students on this weekend conference to Washington, D.C., to learn, network and advocate for justice issues alongside other Jesuit schools.

IFTJ is an annual gathering for members of the Ignatian family (Jesuit high schools, colleges and universities) to come together in the context of social justice and solidarity to learn, reflect, pray, network and advocate together. The group gathers each year in the spirit of the Jesuit martyrs of El Salvador, using their lives and ministry as inspiration for discovering the injustices of today and how to strive for a better world. The Teach-In is a place where people are empowered, re-energized, inspired and challenged by hearing nationally renowned speakers and student leaders on topics such as justice for immigrants, ecological justice, racism, sustainability, LGBTQ+ inclusion, solidarity and how to advocate for U.S. policy change.

On the last day of the Teach-In, student delegations meet with their senators and representatives to advocate for policy change on issues of immigration or climate change.

Teach-In Dates: Saturday, Nov. 14 – Monday, Nov. 16

Cost to attend: $150 (All inclusive–includes transportation, hotel, all meals and conference registration) University Ministry covers the rest of the weekend’s expenses to keep the cost low for students. Some need-based scholarships are available if this cost is an obstacle to attend.

For additional information, please visit the IFTJ Website.

To nominate a student you think would benefit from this opportunity, please send them the interest form and/or email Sammy Eckrich at seckric@udmercy.edu.

Detroit Mercy’s University Recreation is excited to announce a new facility access and check-in process at the Whitty Student Fitness Center, which is designed to improve user experience and prepare future facility enhancements.

All users must have a completed NEW recreation waiver on file and must check in at the front desk each time they visit the Whitty Student Fitness Center.

What you need to do:

• Complete a new recreation waiver
• Bring your Titan ID or use the DSE Recreation App to check in
• Swipe or scan at the front desk upon arrival for facility access

The new process allows URec to:

• Improve facility access and security
• Better track facility usage and participation
• Enhance member services and future program offerings
• Prepare for upcoming access control and facility improvements

To complete a new recreation waiver, scan one of the QR codes posted throughout the Student Fitness Center or visit the link below.

For any questions, the front desk team will be available to assist you during operating hours. Thank you for your cooperation as we continue to enhance the recreation experience for all Titans.

Alumni Relations is hosting an outing prior to a Detroit Tigers game at Comerica Park on Sunday, August 16.

Enjoy tailgate festivities with Detroit Mercy alumni and their families in a private patio inside Comerica Park. Then, cheer on the Tigers to a victory over the Chicago White Sox in seats in one of the 300 sections in the ballpark.

Event schedule:

• Tailgate begins at noon
• First pitch thrown at 1:40 p.m. 

Tickets are just $25 per person and include ballgame ticket, UDM tailgate and a Detroit Mercy 150th anniversary commemorative item.

With any questions, please contact Alumni Relations at 313-993-1540 or alumni@udmercy.edu.

For stadium information/policies, visit the Comerica Park website.

University of Detroit Mercy, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, and District 2 neighbors will host a community prayer for peace 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 30 at Detroit Sip.

Please come out to bring awareness to National Gun Violence Awareness Month and help honor victims of gun violence while supporting and upholding survivors.

Detroit Sip is located near the McNichols Campus, at 7420 W. McNichols Road in Detroit.

University of Detroit Mercy student Grace Hanke was crowned the winner of Miss Michigan 2026 on Saturday, June 20 at the 87th annual statewide competition in Muskegon.

A Mechanical Engineering student at UDM, Hanke won more than $10,000 in scholarships during the competition and will represent Michigan in the Miss America pageant in September. Hanke, who is from Hazel Park, Michigan, competed as Miss Oakland County during the Miss Michigan competition.

Hanke’s platform during that pageant was “Engineer Her Future,” which focuses on empowering young women and encouraging them to pursue careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields.

This past school year, Hanke was selected to participate in U.S. congressional outreach in Washington, D.C., through the Society of Women Engineers. She had the opportunity to engage with Michigan representatives from the offices of U.S. Sens. Elissa Slotkin and Gary Peters to advocate for the future of engineering and STEM education through research, innovation and legislation.

Hanke is the second Miss Michigan pageant winner from the University, following Mercy College’s Pamela Anne Eldred (1969), who would go on to win the Miss America competition in 1970. Kristen Danyal ’12 also was crowned Miss Michigan USA in 2011 while a College of Business Administration student.

MEDIA LINKS

CBS Detroit — Metro Detroit resident crowned as Miss Michigan: “I was just trying to soak it all in”

MLive.com — Miss Michigan 2026 is Miss Oakland County Grace Hanke

All are welcome to help Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) celebrate our community and bustling garden with an afternoon of food and harvesting on Thursday, June 18.

The garden party is set to begin at 4 p.m. at the TENN Community Garden at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, located at 16100 Lawton Street in Detroit.

This free event is co-hosted by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and the New Martin Park District Association.

To RSVP and for more information, please contact tenn@udmercy.edu.

Detroit Mercy will soon transition from Paylocity to ADP Lyric as the new Human Resources and payroll system. This change will take effect for students on Saturday, June 13 and for faculty, staff and administrators on Monday, June 22.

ADP will provide a modernized platform for managing timekeeping, payroll and employee information. The goal is to make processes more streamlined and user-friendly for employees and managers across the University.

The Human Resources and Payroll team will be sharing additional information in the coming weeks, including:

• Training guides and resources
• Key dates and reminders to help ensure a smooth transition

Cooperation and flexibility during this transition are appreciated, and updates will be provided as additional details become available.