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Jeanette Andrade ’25 wants to help people. It’s what she envisions doing with her Dental Hygiene degree from Detroit Mercy’s School of Dentistry. But before helping others and finishing her degree, Andrade needed to pause her studies so she could take care of herself.
The University held four Commencement ceremonies over two days, May 9-10, inside of Calihan Hall on the McNichols Campus, with 1,100 Titan graduates participating in receiving their diplomas.
Growing up outside of Detroit, Courtney Christian’s early life was steeped in a family tradition of medicine. Her mother, as well her mother's side of the family, work in the field of medicine. Naturally, Christian followed suit by studying at UDM's College of Health Professions & McAuley School of Nursing.
Moments from Cristal Guzman's childhood sparked her interest in making a difference through advocacy and the law. They also inspired her to create a welcoming community at Detroit Mercy, where she’s served as a campus leader for the last three years.
Zaynab Alhisnawi was drawn to UDM because of its values of compassion, respect for all voices and meaningful engagement. These aspects aligned with Alhisnawi’s approach to design, one that encompasses the concept of working with and for community members and integrating their perspectives and spirit into her designs.
When Steven Meerschaert was leaving his longtime career in mental healthcare to go to law school, he never envisioned his experience going beyond the classroom setting. But after Meerschaert arrived at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, he found it to be the exact opposite, immersing himself into the Riverfront Campus.
Mark Formosa’s core values blossomed at UDM, where he found a tight-knit environment that supported his personal and intellectual development.
The 'Opportunity College and University' designation highlights UDM as a model institution for fostering student success and advancing research on effective campus practices.
University of Detroit Mercy President Donald B. Taylor and Fr. Charles Oduke, vice president of Mission Integration, join with leaders throughout the world in mourning the passing of Pope Francis at age 88.
Detroit Mercy’s patient-centered student program Faces on Design pairs senior Engineering students and higher-level Nursing students to enhance the lives of people by creating a unique assistive device to address their particular needs.
Graduate programs in Business, Engineering, Law, health professions and Nursing once again ranked among the top in the United States in the 2025-26 'U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges' edition.
Detroit Mercy Cybersecurity and Information Systems student teams won $9,000 at the annual ISACA Cybersecurity Scholarship Competition for the Detroit Chapter. This is the third time in three years that UDM teams have brought home top prizes in this competition.
For the twelfth consecutive year, Detroit Mercy has been recognized as a 2025-26 Military Friendly School in the Military Friendly list of schools that serve veterans and service members.
The play follows a group of camp counselors in the world of a remote sleepaway camp as they navigate the highs and lows of camp life. As they swap stories by the fire, form unlikely bonds, and challenge each other’s perspectives, an unsettling presence looms, forcing the counselors to examine their own values and the unpredictable forces beyond the campfire’s glow.
This designation puts UDM among just 216 other institutions nationwide to receive this distinction. It identifies research happening at colleges and universities that historically have not been recognized for their research activity, including institutions that do not offer many or any doctoral degrees.
Renowned leader and education professor Sabin Prentis Duncan will deliver a special keynote address, "The Community Needs Titans," as part of the Celebration of Scholarly Achievement and Community Engagement (CSACE) on Thursday, April 3.
The event includes an inside look at the new Doctor of Optometry program, including a tour of the Novi Campus and Detroit Mercy Eye Institute, an admissions presentation and an opportunity to meet School of Optometry leadership, faculty and admissions team.
As the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals continues to grow, universities are enhancing their programs to provide students with practical, real-world experience. The competition provided students with hands-on experience in cybersecurity defense, simulating real-world threats and response strategies.
The collaboration is designed to enhance systems engineering education through active and continuous engagement with curriculum, industry use cases and collaborative learning opportunities.
The Detroit area’s rapidly evolving economy requires strengthening talent pipelines. Detroit Drives Degrees seeks to increase the proportion of people with college degrees and high-skilled credentials in the region.
Skilled information security analysts are in high demand with an expected 3.5 million job openings worldwide this year — University of Detroit Mercy’s undergraduate and graduate Cybersecurity & Information Systems programs answer this call.
A grant awarded to UDM’s Specialist in School Psychology program by the Michigan Department of Education is providing financial support to encourage students to enter school-based mental health professions.
Ulah Fargo showcased her science and artistic abilities to place third in the New Approach International Medallic Art Competition for Emerging Artists, which receives works from young artists all over the world.
The College of Health Professions is offering online information sessions for students interested in three graduate programs — Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) — in fast-growing nursing fields.
Starting in fall of 2025, UDM's College of Health Professions will offer bachelor’s degrees in Health Sciences and Sports & Exercise Sciences.
Online information sessions will take place on Feb. 18, March 11 and May 7. The post-graduate certificate in Addiction Studies is ideal for practicing clinicians who wish to specialize in addiction and further enhance their clinical practice.
February is Black History Month, and University of Detroit Mercy will celebrate with a series of enlightening events across all campuses.
Three University of Detroit Mercy online programs are ranked among the top in the nation in the latest ranking.
Set in St. Louis during the 1930s, the play follows the struggles of the Wingfield family as they navigate dreams, desires, and the delicate balance between reality and illusion.
After a national search, the University of Detroit Mercy has named Nicholas Schroeck the next dean of the School of Law. He is a leader in legal education, a sought-after environmental law expert, and a member of the State Bar of Michigan.
Silver is a precious, shiny, white metal used as currency, in solar panels, tableware, jewelry and more. But at Detroit Mercy, silver is found in the women’s soccer net with goalkeeper Marisa Silver.
Bernard Lucci's gift has been designated for future programming in emerging technologies and the allied health fields, the Titan Innovation Fund and improvements to the McNichols Campus.
The Titan Innovation Fund was introduced to spark innovation at UDM. It is designed to support new, creative ideas that improve the University and student experiences by ensuring that they receive the resources and support needed to survive.
Two productions were selected for recognition at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) Region 3, while "A Year with Frog and Toad" earned six Wilde Awards, given to professional productions across Michigan
Sr. Judy Mouch's intellectual rigor, deep faith and good humor made an impact on the lives of countless individuals. As a nursing professor, she inspired and mentored future healthcare professionals. She was also an inspiration to many at Detroit Mercy outside of the College of Health Professions and McAuley School of Nursing.
Kara Wolfbauer '23 found her calling behind the microphone as a student at Detroit Mercy and has flourished in the Detroit professional sports scene following her graduation.
Detroit Mercy alumna Bethany Howard '21 runs the impactful City Walls program, which was launched by the City of Detroit in 2017 and has turned nearly 300 walls across the Motor City into beautiful works of art.
Information sessions for the VCE program and other College of Engineering & Science graduate programs take place on Dec. 11 and Dec. 18. There are scholarships up to $12,500 available for students who enroll in the program for winter 2025.
On Nov. 14, the Steve & Kathy McShane Makerspace & Collaboratory was officially opened. Inside the College of Engineering & Science, the re-envisioned annex has been designed as a workshop for students from different disciplines to work together.
The majority of students on Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus are commuters who live off-campus. Commuter Student Association (CSA) provides activities to help them grow and stay connected with the campus.
This new school will be located in Novi, Mich., and is the 25th School of Optometry nationally and the second in Michigan. The first class will begin in the fall of 2025 and prospective students can submit applications starting in December.
The University of Detroit Mercy Board of Trustees approved three new members at its Oct. 25 board meeting.
This fall, there are lots of new faces at University of Detroit Mercy, which welcomed in its largest first-year class in more than 30 years. Several Titan freshmen talked about how their experience has been thus far.
Detroit Mercy's School of Law will continue its work helping address wrongful convictions thanks to a $15,000 grant from the Oakland County Bar Foundation.
The partnership offers associate degree nurses an accelerated pathway to earn a bachelor of science degree in Nursing in 12 months. Students will take seven-week courses with classes offered in online, in-person and hybrid formats. Those accepted into the program can attend either full- or part-time.
In an effort to support industry-sponsored partnerships, University of Detroit Mercy’s College of Engineering & Science was recently one of five institutions in a consortium awarded $2 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company's first production of the school year is a modern retelling of a Jacobean drama in "Witch," across two weekends Oct. 25-Nov. 3 at the Marlene Boll Theatre in Detroit.
This new dental clinic and education program would bring UDM students to Vermont to complete their final years of training – strengthening the dental care provider pipeline and expanding access to much-needed care across the state.
For a sixth year in a row, University of Detroit Mercy was ranked among the top national universities by U.S. News & World Report in its Best Colleges 2025 edition.
Robert P. Jones, founder and president of the Public Religion Research Institute, will lead a free, two-part discussion about the state of American democracy on Oct. 23-24 at Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus. The series is open to the public.