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Women's History Month Q&A: Get to know Marwa Abdel Latif

In recognition of Women's History Month, Detroit Mercy’s Marketing & Communications department introduces you to Assistant Professor of Chemistry Marwa Abdel Latif, who reflected on her female role models, what led her to academia and more.

A graphic features a photo of Kate Achter, wearing a red Detroit Hustles Harder t-shirt. Text reads, Contract Extension, Kate Achter, with a Detroit Mercy Titans logo above.

University of Detroit Mercy Director of Athletics Robert C. Vowels, Jr., announced that head women's basketball coach Kate Achter has agreed to a contract extension through the 2028-29 season. 

Women’s History Month events offered

University of Detroit Mercy is celebrating Women’s History Month with a series of events highlighting the contributions of women around the world.

Madeline Dugan, right, talks to an assistant coach during a Titans women's lacrosse game.

In recognition of Women's History Month, Detroit Mercy’s Marketing & Communications department introduces you to women's lacrosse head coach Madeline Dugan, who spoke about her career in athletics and more.

UDM and men's head basketball coach Mike Davis mutually agree to part ways

University of Detroit Mercy Director of Athletics Robert Vowels announced today that the University and head men’s basketball coach Mike Davis have mutually agreed to part ways effective immediately.

Ahmed Radwan headshot

Ahmed Radwan sees great opportunities for the College of Health Professions after beginning his tenure as dean on March 1.

Roy Finkenbine speaks at the podium while Ilyon Woo stands next to him during Love Stories from the Underground Railroad in February 2024.

The Black Abolitionist Archive lives in University of Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus Library as a testament to the enduring struggle against slavery and the pursuit of freedom.

Models of buildings are positioned on a desk.

Scores of UDM students and faculty will help nonprofits in Detroit and southeast Michigan reduce their carbon footprint as part of a $3.79-million grant award to support energy efficiency.

An aerial photo of Detroit Mercy's McNichols Campus on a sunny summer day, featuring buildings, trees, cars, houses and downtown Detroit in the background.

Due to 2024's FAFSA delay, UDM has extended their reply deadline from May 1 to June 1.

An aerial image of the Briggs Building (and other buildings on the McNichols Campus), which is home to the College of Liberal Arts & Education

The Full-time Accelerated Social Work Transfer (FAST) option is the first of its kind in Michigan, featuring three consecutive semesters of seven-week modules and intersession courses that can be taken online, in-person or through a hybrid method.

Justin Williams stands at the front of a classroom during a class.

Justin Williams, associate professor of History and director of the African American Studies Program at Detroit Mercy, talks about Black History Month and the many ways it can be recognized.

An aerial photograph of Detroit Mercy's McNichols Campus.

University of Detroit Mercy has recently received more than $2 million in grants to help educate students and their work in the community. 

Three students who are members of The League pose for a photo on the left side. On the right side, members of The League talk amongst each other.

The League is a learning community for Black male students, faculty and staff on University of Detroit Mercy's McNichols Campus. It aims to foster mentorship and enrich the lives of Black male students.

Horse drawn carriages outside of the Student Fitness Center at the Titan Winter Blast.

At the heart of the Titan Winter Blast is the famous chili cook-off. The event also features horse drawn trolley rides that tour the McNichols Campus, a hot cocoa bar, cookie decorating station and many games, such as a Detroit staple fowling, or bowling with a football.

A student uses her computer during an MBA class.

UDM was ranked 13th nationally in the Best Online General Management MBA Programs category, while its online Graduate Nursing Program was No. 62.

Nick Boynton's headshot is next to the Science magazine cover in which his paper was published. The magazine has an illustration of a planet with text that reads In Hot Water.

As humans work toward a more sustainable future on Earth, imagine having one material that can act like many of the plastics used in daily life. Now consider those same principles being used in outer space, where resources and capacity are precious commodities. Thanks to research by Nicholas Boynton ’19, these concepts may one day become a reality. 

Meet Campus Activity Board: Engaging students through events

UDM's Campus Activity Board is a space of creativity and collaboration formed to create as many campus activities as possible to engage the student body. It is tasked with planning annual favorites such as the Halloween Boo Bash and the new Ugly Sweater Contest hosted in December. 

A photograph of the Student Union on Detroit Mercy's McNichols Campus during snowfall. The University of Detroit Mercy Lillie B. Kassab Mall Memorial and clocktower are visible in the foreground and background, respectively.

All FAFSAs that have been submitted are in a holding period until the Department of Education makes a correction in updating numbers in the FAFSA formula. This correction will result in more students getting more financial aid, but the fix will take time.

UDM sororities pose for a group picture after bid day.

Joining Greek life can offer many benefits to its members, including opportunities for leadership development and charitable or service work.

Senator Gary Peters is pictured in a pair of pictures inside of the Engineering Building, on the left with a professor looking at equipment and on the right talking with a UDM student as they look at a laptop computer.

Detroit Mercy received a $497,080 award from the United States Department of Defense (DoD) to sustain its work in establishing the Metro Detroit Regional Vehicle Cybersecurity Institute, a regional cybersecurity consortium.

A graphic for Black History Month that reads February is Black History Month.

University of Detroit Mercy is commemorating the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrating Black History Month with a series of programs on the McNichols, Riverfront and Corktown Campuses.

The McNichols Campus is covered in snow during the winter as seen through this aerial drone photo.

Beginning with the 2024-25 academic year, Detroit Mercy will offer free tuition to first-year students who meet certain eligibility requirements. They may renew Titan Edge for up to four years total.

A sculpture promoting the PGA Tour's Rocket Mortgage Classic at the Detroit Golf Club. White letters spelling out Detroit make up the sculpture with the 'O' being a giant PGA golf ball with the Rocket Mortgage logo on its center.

Detroit Mercy is offering an exclusive experience for this year's PGA event at a new price point — only $250 per ticket. Proceeds support the scholarship endowment.

Ben Kendell points to the sky after winning a race outdoors, wearing a red University of Detroit Mercy racing big with numbers on his jersey reading 9 and 286. Logos on his jersey read University of Detroit Mercy and Adidas.

Former student-athlete Ben Kendell '18, '19 is set to become the fifth Titan male to compete in the U.S. Olympic Trials, competing in the marathon Feb. 3 in Orlando, Fla.

Two photographs from DMTC’s production of Photograph 51 are combined into one image. On the left, an actress holds an image in her hand while she and an actor look at it. On the right, four actors gather behind a table filled with science materials as they have a discussion.

Detroit Mercy Theatre Company (DMTC) presents the Michigan premiere of Photograph 51 by Anna Ziegler, a captivating and thought-provoking play that tells the story of unsung scientific hero Rosalind Franklin, at the Marlene Boll Theatre inside Detroit's Boll Family YMCA from Feb. 9-18.

A fern tree on the McNichols Campus is covered in Christmas lights. The Student Union, Engineering Building and Clocktower are visible in the background.

With the holidays right around the corner, members of the Detroit Mercy community share their favorite memories and traditions. 

Three versions of Tommy Titan are split amongst three photos, two as a mascot and the one on the right as a physical person, during a game at Calihan Hall.

A reader’s response to a feature on the new Tommy Titan in the Spring 2023 edition of Spiritus prompted a deeper dive into the origins of the beloved mascot, with it coinciding during a historic basketball season in 1976-77.

The Jesus statue on the McNichols Campus at sunrise during the fall.

As the UDM community celebrates Thanksgiving, several Titans share their holiday traditions and who they are thankful for at the University.

Meet UDM Pride: Fostering campus inclusivity

The UDM Pride club has played a significant role in making the campus more inclusive and welcoming to all students, especially those who identify as queer. 

Six UDM students in the Class of 2027 pictured in a collage.

With the fall semester in full swing, several Titan freshmen share how their experience at UDM has been thus far.

Jerica Williams coaching

On Tuesday, Nov. 21, at the beginning of Detroit Mercy's men's basketball home opener, City Council Member Angela Calloway will present the prestigious Spirit of Detroit Award to Jerica Williams for her outstanding achievement in becoming the program's first-ever female men's assistant coach.

The McNichols Campus clocktower and several trees of various colors during the fall.

Detroit Mercy recently named nine leaders in healthcare, education, business, technology, architecture and mission work to its Board of Trustees, the University’s governing body.

Two groups of three students look at their psychology books while instructors/faculty stand behind them and offer assistance.

Detroit Mercy's Ignite Scholarship, provides qualified students with significant financial assistance for the three-year program which prepares individuals to become master’s-level psychological practitioners or to pursue additional graduate study.

A combined photo of Lauren Harman, Joe Maki and David Shears during their time serving in the military. Harman's photo is a selfie of her in a vehicle while wearing her fatigues. Maki, dressed in his military uniform, is holding a military weapon at his side with a mountain range in the background. Shears rubs his head while sitting down in his military uniform.

Student veterans at each of Detroit Mercy’s campuses have bravely served and defended our country in many different branches of the military. In recognition of Veterans Day, Detroit Mercy is proud to highlight several student veterans.

Jeremiah Steen speaks at a podium.

Senior Communications major Jeremiah Steen received the Spirit of Hope Award from Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Community Service Commission for his commitment to volunteerism, service or philanthropy.

Brian Owen points to the display for an exhibit of paintings owned by his family. The paintings, hanging on the wall and behind showcase glass, are part of the McNichols Campus Library's latest exhibit.

A Grosse Pointe man’s discovery of a 100-year-old Detroit Free Press article led to the exhibit on display at University of Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus Library and may have a unique family connection.

At left, two people sitting at a table shake hands and smile for a photo indoors. At right, six people sit at a table and sign papers, with four more standing behind them indoors. Banners in front of them read University of Detroit Mercy College of Engineering & Science and Oakland Community College, Engineering, Manufacturing & Industrial Technologies.

Detroit Mercy and Oakland Community College (OCC) have announced an articulation agreement making it easier for OCC pre-engineering graduates to complete a bachelor’s degree in various engineering disciplines at UDM.

A professor stands and talks to three students sitting in a business classroom. Other students sit in chairs nearby.

Detroit Mercy ranks No. 455 out of 4,500 colleges and universities nationwide for salary earned over the 40-year length of a career according to research published by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce in 2022.

The logo for Detroit Mercy's Latinx Student Union.

In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs Sept. 15-Oct. 15, Detroit Mercy’s Marketing & Communications highlights Latinx Student Union.

An outdoor photo of the McNichols Campus on a sunny day with students walking on campus amongst trees, buildings and a clock tower.

Detroit Mercy was ranked among the top national universities by U.S. News & World Report for a fifth year in a row, earning a No. 185 rank in the National Universities category.

Pray for peace in the Middle East

Once again, our hearts are filled with grief over the ongoing turmoil in Israel and Palestine. We hope that all members of our University community join together in prayer to end the violence and to grieve the lives lost on both sides.

A graphic featuring logos for Wayne State, Detroit Mercy Titans and Michigan First Credit Union for the City College Series. Additional text reads November 2, 7 p.m., Calihan Hall, $2 tix at door, cash only, all funds raised for Detroit Public Schools, K-5.

The University of Detroit Mercy Department of Athletics is proud to announce that the 5th Annual City College Series DPS Benefit Game is set for Thursday, Nov. 2 as the men's basketball team host city-rival Wayne State in an exhibition contest at 7 p.m. inside Calihan Hall.

Two men smile and shake hands and look at each other, with logos for University of Detroit Mercy and Macomb Community College on a board behind them.

To address a high demand for nurses, University of Detroit Mercy and Macomb Community College are collaborating to bring a bachelor’s degree in Nursing completion program to Macomb County.

Three images are combined into one full width image. From left to right: A little girl smiles as she and other kids play bubble soccer; children climb a rock wall in front of the clocktower; two UDM men's soccer players celebrate during the team's Homecoming game.

Whether it was laughing at a theatre performance, touring historic neighborhoods on bicycles, taking in the glow of a bonfire, catching up with friends and classmates or enjoying the fall festival, Detroit Mercy's Homecoming had something for everyone.

A rendering of Timber Integrative Means + Biophilic Resilience, showing its building and neighboring areas in Detroit's Rivertown district, including the General Motors Renaissance Center in the far background.

A project that started out with a simple L-shaped building led to international recognition for three Detroit Mercy students in the American Institute of Architects Committee on the Environment (AIA COTE) Top Ten for Students Competition. 

Fr. Albright sits in a chair at his desk with a computer in the background.

UDM’s longtime professor of Biology Fr. R. Gerard Albright, S.J., died Sept. 22 at the Colombiere Jesuit Community in Clarkston, Mich. He was 97 and had been with the University for more than 60 years.

Students and others during the 2022 Bioneers conference, working outside on logs.

Detroit Mercy will host the 18th annual Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit Conference on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 12-13. The theme of this year’s conference is “Revolution from the Heart of Nature: Take Action in Detroit.”

Michigan's Poet Laureate Nandi Comer to read her work at UDM

Michigan Poet Laureate Nandi Comer will read her work and engage in dialogue about craft and culture with Detroit poet Brittany Rogers at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12 at University of Detroit Mercy.