Current Students

Detroit Mercy held four Commencement ceremonies over two days, May 8-9, inside of Calihan Hall, with more than 1,700 Titans graduating from the University.

Featured speakers at the ceremonies included Michigan Supreme Court Justice Brian K. Zahra ’87, Detroit Mercy Dental adjunct professor Judith Jones and Rev. Dennis Holtschneider, CM, former president of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities.

Overall, more than 1,100 Titans participated in this year’s Commencement ceremonies. Congratulations to Detroit Mercy’s Class of 2026!

The University’s Marketing & Communications department had several professional photographers capturing Commencement ceremonies and Mass. Thousands of photos can be accessed and downloaded by the University community and graduates to enjoy.

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Watch live stream replays of our four Commencement ceremonies on YouTube.

• School of Dentistry Ceremony
• School of Law Ceremony
• Undergraduate Ceremony
• Graduate Ceremony

Each year, the Marketing & Communications department profiles members of the graduating class. Students chosen were nominated by staff and faculty for their contributions to the life of the University. Read their profiles at the links below.

• Victoria King, College of Business Administration
• Finley Booth, School of Architecture & Community Development
• Jenna Saker, College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences
• Sara Shannan, College of Engineering & Science
• Shreen Marini, College of Health Professions
• Andre Williams, School of Law

Those interested in Detroit Mercy’s Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology M.A. Program are invited to an engaging evening of insight, networking and real‑world career exploration at the upcoming unscripted I/O U chat with UDM alumni Alex Mendonca ’16, ’18 and Mary LeAnnais ’16, ’18.

This conversation will take place on Thursday, May 21, from 5:30-6:45 p.m., in Room 138 of the Commerce & Finance Building. The chat will be delivered via Zoom, and is free to everyone who wishes to attend.

As a manager at Mazda, LeAnnais leads talent strategies across performance management, leadership development, succession planning and coaching. She partners with senior leaders to align talent priorities with business goals and leverages data to identify, develop and recognize talent that drives business outcomes.

In his role at Nissan, Mendonca leads initiatives focused on executive and high-potential leadership development. He oversees a team of talent planners who collaborate with organizational functions on succession planning, high-potential talent development and retention, scenario planning, executive transitions and career coaching. The goal of his work is to design and manage a comprehensive system that identifies and develops talent across Nissan, both regionally and globally.

For more information, please contact Program Director Kathleen Zimmerman‑Oster at zimmerka@udmercy.edu or 586-873‑1743.

The Detroit Mercy community is invited to a special prayer service focused on the health and well‑being of local neighborhoods. This gathering offers an opportunity to come together to pause, share space and lift one another up through prayer and reflection.

The prayer service will take place on Thursday, May 21, at 6 p.m., at Good Shepard Lutheran Church, located at 16100 Lawton Street in Detroit.

Following the service, attendees are invited to remain for conversation and a shared meal. This is an opportunity to connect, meet new neighbors and build community in a welcoming, relaxed setting. Dinner will be provided through the generosity of the Catholic Foundation of Michigan.

All are welcome, whether familiar with prayer services or attending for the first time. The evening is sponsored by Good Shepard Lutheran Church, Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) and University Ministry.

The community is encouraged to come together in prayer for healing, hope and abundant life in local neighborhoods.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 2026 walk in Michigan is set for Saturday, Sept. 19 on University of Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus. All are welcome to join.

No matter how you want to get involved, NAMI needs you.

Get involved and make a difference in the lives of Americans living with mental health concerns. If you shake a hand, give a fist bump or cheer with your team, this NAMI Walk is one of the most powerful days of the year, and you can make a real difference.

Please save the date and consider signing up for the walk or donating to mental health programs. Further details will be provided soon.

For more information, please contact the Dean of Students at deanofstudents@udmercy.edu.

The Whitty Student Fitness Center will remain open throughout the summer to support your fitness routine. Summer hours are as follows:

• Monday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Tuesday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Wednesday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Thursday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Friday: Closed
• Saturday: Closed
• Sunday: Closed

UDM will celebrate Senior Week with a lineup of events designed to honor and send off graduating students in style.

All graduating students are invited to take part in these Senior Week opportunities:

• Monday, May 4, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.: Job Search Bootcamp — Kick off Senior Week by preparing for life after graduation at the Center for Career and Professional Development’s Job Search Bootcamp in Room 206 of the Student Union. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
• Tuesday, May 5, at 6:30 p.m.: Tigers vs. Red Sox at Comerica Park — Join classmates for a night at the ballpark as the Detroit Tigers take on the Boston Red Sox. Tickets are just $10, and transportation will be available via the Student Life van. Purchase game tickets here.
• Wednesday, May 6, 2-4 p.m.: Graduation cap decoration workshop — Local hatmaker Andrew Wilson will be in the Lower Level of the Student Union to help seniors personalize their caps for graduation day.

Seniors, don’t miss out on these special events to wrap-up your journey at Detroit Mercy.

Looking to mix up your lunch routine on McNichols Campus? Stop by Food Truck Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Sacred Heart Square.

The schedule is always expanding, but as of now:

• May 5 – Pablo’s Tacos
• May 19 – Unique Eats
• June 30 – Sassy Z’s
• July 14 – Buck N Dink’s BBQ
• August 11 – Detroit Panzerotti

The Detroit Mercy Commencement Planning Committee is seeking dependable student and employee volunteers to help make 2026 Commencement Day a special event for graduates and their families.

Two McNichols Campus Commencement ceremonies will take place on Saturday, May 9 on the McNichols Campus.

Please see sign-up below for volunteer opportunities and available time slots. Whether you have availability for one shift or for multiple shifts, your help is greatly appreciated! Breakfast and lunch are provided to all volunteers.

Volunteer Meeting
All volunteers are required to attend a mandatory meeting on Tuesday, May 5 at 1 p.m. via Teams. For more information, please contact Alysa Jackson (ouelleal@udmercy.edu).

Dress Code
Employee volunteers are asked to dress in business casual and/or Detroit Mercy gear. A volunteer name badge will be provided at check-in, which is located in the Athletics Office in Calihan Hall.

Thank you for supporting graduating Titans on this special and exciting day!

Episode 17 of the Titan Taxi is now out featuring Provost and host Pam Zarkowski driving students around the McNichols Campus for the final drive of the 2025-26 academic school year. Click on the YouTube link below to watch the full episode!

Looking for a place to study for finals? The McNichols Campus Library is offering extended hours to support students during final exams week.

Library hours are as follows for the week:

• Monday, April 27 — 8 a.m. to midnight
• Tuesday, April 28 — 8 a.m. to midnight
• Wednesday, April 29 — 8 a.m. to midnight
• Thursday, April 30 — 8 a.m. to midnight
• Friday, May 1 — 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Saturday, May 2 — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.