Homecoming
Homecoming
Friday, Sep. 26, 2025 - Saturday, Sep. 27, 2025
SAVE THE DATE!
University of Detroit Mercy will celebrate Homecoming Sept. 26-27. Join in Fall Festival activities as you reconnect with the University through two exciting days filled with food, fun and celebrations. Attendees will enjoy several exciting activities such as awards, presentations, reunions, sports fun, a tailgate, bonfire and so much more.
Homecoming is open to students, alumni, friends, family, faculty, staff and the community. Join us on Facebook and Instagram for important updates and announcements.
Homecoming Event Details
Friday, Sept. 26
McLean Lecture of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry — 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Chemistry Building 114
SACD Alumni Gathering
Join SACD for an evening of celebration and connection as we honor SACD milestones, hear from award-winning alumnus James Timberlake, FAIA, and enjoy refreshments with fellow alumni.
Clinical Psychology Alumni Reception — 5:30-7:30 p.m.
I/O Psychology Anniversary and Alumni Celebration — 6-8 p.m.
Registration link coming soon
Saturday, Sept. 27
Tour de Titan Bicycle Ride — 10 a.m.
The annual Tour du Titan is a relaxed paced 11-mile (17 km) bike ride through the beautiful and historic neighborhoods adjacent to the McNichols Campus. The neighborhoods include the University District, Green Acres, Sherwood Forest, Bagley and more!
Lacrosse Alumni Luncheon — 1-3 p.m.
Registration Link Coming Soon
KBG Reunion Lunch — 1-3:30 p.m.
Entrepreneur "Association" Networking Event
CHP Research Symposium — Noon - 4 p.m.
A professional networking opportunity including lunch, poster display and concurrent professional development workshops. Find schedule and more about the research symposium.
Pickleball Clinic and Competition — 5-7 p.m.
Learn the basics of this popular sport and then use your skills to participate in a friendly competition.
Mass — 4 p.m.
Free Throw Competition — 4:30-6 p.m.
Show off your basketball skills and compete against students and other alumni.
Ask The Professor — 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Fall Festival — 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Laser tag, arts and crafts tent, yard games, bubble soccer, casino games, food trucks, scavenger hunt and many more family friendly activities.
Reunions — 4:30-7:30 p.m.
- Black Alumni Reunion
- KBG Reunion
- AKA Reunion
- Law Alumni and Meet the Dean
- Alpha Sigma Nu
- Institute for Leadership and Service
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company Performance — 5:45-6:15 p.m.
Celebrate the legacy of Detroit Mercy’s Performing Arts Program and the creativity of our alumni and current students in a performance in the newly established Black Box Theatre in the Student Union.
Alumni Board Reception — 5-6 p.m.
Entrepreneur Networking Event
Alumni entrepreneurs and members of the EA student group discuss challenges facing today’s entrepreneurs and how they have adapted to today’s rapidly evolving business landscape.
Golden Jubilee Reunion, Class of 1975— Campus Tour at 4 p.m. and Dinner at 5-8 p.m.
Reunite with fellow classmates, take a campus tour, dinner and a welcome by President Donald Taylor.
Omega Psi Phi 5,000 Wings — 4-11 p.m.
An annual gathering with family and friends over barbecued chicken wings.
Poetry Reading with Michigan Poet Laureate Melba Joyce Boyd — 6:30-7:30 p.m.
UDM Homecoming is an official stop on the 2025 Michigan Poet Laureate Tour, sponsored by the Michigan Department of Education.
Titan Tailgate and Bonfire — 7:30-9 p.m.
Support all Titan athletic teams while enjoying music and refreshments and the warm glow of a bonfire. Fall-themed refreshments will be available.
NPHC Yard Show — 8 p.m.
Multicultural fraternities and sororities will showcase their chapter's history and traditions through steps, strolls, chants or dancing