2026 Detroit Mercy News Releases
Sara Shannan used to think it was unnecessary to walk across the Commencement stage. But her opinion changed while attending Detroit Mercy, because the moment was more than the exchange of a piece of paper. It symbolized the hard work, support and partnership that she received from the University and her community that helped propel her to reach her educational dreams.
More than 1,700 Titans graduated from University of Detroit Mercy following the 2025-26 academic year.
Internships, moot court competitions, mentors and lifelong connections were all pivotal in the Detroit Mercy Law experience for Class of 2026 graduate Andre Williams, who is already preparing for life after law school.
A wife, mother of college-aged children and practicing family nurse practitioner, Shreen Marini brings life experience, clarity of purpose and resilience into the classroom.
Victoria King’s life forever changed when she became pregnant during her fourth year of college. But instead of everything that she feared would happen next, King was embraced by the Detroit Mercy community with supportive, loving arms.
Finley Booth has tried to make the most of her college experience by getting involved and gaining a close friend group. But she isn’t like most students — she travels two hours and crosses an international border each day to attend classes at two universities.
University of Detroit Mercy is set to deliver a lineup of summer camps and pre-college programs that offer students from elementary school through college a ticket to academic discovery, career exploration and athletic development this summer.
For Jenna Saker, the path to success has been defined by resilience, responsibility, and a deep sense of purpose shaped long before stepping onto campus.
Several UDM graduate programs are once again ranked among the top in the nation by 'U.S. News & World Report.'
For 17 years, UDM Engineering and Nursing students have combined their expertise to create personalized assistive technology devices for community members with disabilities.
University of Detroit Mercy Professor Ceara O’Leary was named the American Institute of Architects’ Young Architect of the Year award.
Kelsey Dulz and Madeline Withers, who are both 2L students, won the fifth annual national moot court competition focusing on issues of gender, sexuality and law.
Theatre students will benefit from a transformative estate gift named for a former student, Geraldine Regal '94. The contribution comes at a pivotal moment, as the Detroit Mercy Theatre Company celebrates its first season in the new Black Box Theatre.
When most people think of a college-level psychology class, they picture long lectures, a heavy reading load and dense theories. But UDM students are learning those same psychological principles by training goats — yes, the actual animal.
The program turns the document and Catholic Social Teaching into practical leadership tools through case studies, role-play games and decision-focused discussion. It is designed for leaders navigating sustainability, inequality and stakeholder complexity.
The evening will explore the history, families, art and architecture of the parish, founded by Jesuits in 1922 and once home to four Detroit mayors, several congressmen and the renowned Fisher Brothers.
University of Detroit Mercy will host a discussion about the role the Catholic Church should play in addressing the complex major issues of the day.
'I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire' is set in 2004 and follows 14-year-old Shelby Hinkley, who is obsessed with Hollywood star Tobey Maguire and creates a play to kidnap and marry him in her basement.
Philip Jefferson, vice chair of the Federal Reserve Bank’s Board of Governors, will speak at a special event on Tuesday, April 7.
The University of Detroit Mercy Department of Athletics held a special ceremony Feb. 21-22 to officially induct the 2026 Hall of Fame Class, presented by the Titan Club.
The McNichols Campus makes an appearance in John Freeman's newest collection, as do a number of locations across Metro Detroit and Michigan. Also appearing are legendary Detroit sports figures, restaurants, bars and other hangouts.
The Community Wellness Council, which brings Fitzgerald and Martin Park residents together to shape community‐led wellness initiatives, is now accepting new members. The application deadline to become a new member is March 1.
Three of UDM's online graduate programs are ranked among the best in the nation.
This free event is open to all girls ages 5-12 and includes admission to the Titans women's basketball game against Purdue Fort Wayne.
Set in Italy in 1211, the play follows Clare, a wealthy medieval “It” girl whose privileged life is upended when she meets Francis, a man who has renounced his wealth and social status in service to the poor. Inspired by his radical devotion, Clare begins to reexamine her own life, questioning what it means to live with purpose and integrity.
The infamous Brookes Slave Ship is the inspiration behind an exhibit that will open Feb. 6 in the exhibition space of the Loranger Architecture Building on University of Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus.
UDM Nursing professor Molly McClelland, her twin sister Polly, and daughter Bailey teamed up as one of 12 teams on the FOX survival reality series, 'Extracted,' which debuts on Jan. 26.
February is Black History Month, and University of Detroit Mercy will celebrate with a series of enlightening events across all campuses.
Two leaders in arts and entertainment law will discuss the field and their careers representing entertainment figures Feb. 12.
Mike DiGiovanni ’70, ’72 has had many roles at the University, and his latest is dear to his heart. DiGiovanni's involvement with the GM Student Corps began in 2013 and has brought him once again back to Detroit Mercy, helping develop professional skills in the students, engage them in their communities and provide mentors and guidance as they progress.
From Titan Field renovations to a new locker room, supporters have helped upgrade amenities for UDM women's soccer.