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MBA Program ranked among world’s best for social responsibility

The MBA program at the University of Detroit Mercy was ranked among the top 100 programs worldwide for its emphasis on social responsibility and sustainability. The ranking was completed by the Aspen Institute, an independent non-profit agency, through an extensive seven-month review of MBA programs from 22 different countries this fall, to determine which ones lead the world in promoting social and environmental stewardship.

Alumni Week: Save the Date

The annual Alumni Week, during which alumni from the College of Business Administration are invited back to campus to provide guest lectures, will take place March 19-24. Both faculty and students enjoy discussing real-world applications of business lessons with practitioners who’ve graduated from UDM. If you are interested in volunteering to speak with a class, please contact Associate Dean Ken Kuna at 313-993-1232 or kenneth.kuna@udmercy.edu.

New courses offered

This fall, the College offered the new course, Sports & Entertainment Marketing, taught by Professor Michael Bernacchi, a well-known expert on Super Bowl advertisements. In Winter Term, the College will introduce a related new course, Sports Law, taught by Associate Professor Jacques Boettcher, a legal expert.

Save the Date

Presidential Inauguration of
Antoine M. Garibaldi, Ph.D.
Friday, April 13, 2012
For details, visit
the inauguration site.

Stay connected

New alumni benefit

UDM has connected with Quicken Loans to offer UDM alumni the opportunity to receive $500 at closing on a new or refinanced mortgage. For details, call 866-378-6088 or visit the Quicken Loans UDM page.

Shopping for UDM graduates?

UDM has the perfect gift. We have U of D and Mercy College of Detroit alumni t-shirts and U of D alumni ties. Find the order form on Community. Also, stop by the UDM Bookstore in the Student Center on the McNichols Campus for dozens of gift ideas.

Make the call to be included in the UDM Alumni Directory!

Over the next couple of months, Publishing Concepts, Inc. will contact UDM alumni via mail, email and phone to request your updated information for the UDM Alumni Directory, published every five years. The University thanks you in advance for your participation. For more about the directory project, visit the Online Community.

"Detroit is AWESOME, baby!"

UDM will honor former Titan basketball coach Dick Vitale, on Monday, Dec. 5, with a 6:15 p.m. dedication and naming of the Dick Vitale Court in Calihan Hall. Join the celebration and see the Titan men’s basketball team take on St. John’s in a nationally televised 7 p.m. game. Purchase tickets today by visiting DetroitTitans.com or by calling 313-993-1700.