Current Students

Detroit Mercy students are invited to make a meaningful impact in the Detroit community through the Titan Scholars Literacy Program, a service‑learning opportunity led by the Office of Mission Integration.

The program connects UDM students with local elementary schools to strengthen literacy skills, promote health literacy and support the holistic student development through service and education. Participants will also build mentoring, communication and leadership skills.

The program’s first partner school is George Washington Carver Academy in Highland Park, where student tutors will support elementary students in grades K-5, based on school needs.

Tutoring opportunities are available Monday through Thursday, with preferred scheduling on Wednesdays and flexibility to accommodate student availability. Available tutoring times are as follows:

• 8:30-10:15 a.m.: Grades K-2
• 9-11 a.m.: Grades 3-5
• 3-4 p.m.: Mixed grade levels

In addition to weekly tutoring, students may participate in special one‑time events, including Black History Health Literacy Night on Feb. 26 and STEM Night on April 30.

An ICHAT background check is required.

With any questions, please contact Ashlee Barnes, Office of Mission Integration faculty fellow, at barnesav@udmercy.edu.

Wishing all Titans a Happy Valentine’s Day this weekend! Find some Detroit Mercy-themed cards below to share with loved ones:

The Center for Career & Professional Development will hold the 2026 Winter Career and Co-op Fair on Thursday, February 19, from 2-5 p.m. All majors are welcome to attend.

The fair will be held in the Student Union Ballroom and is open to all current students as well as recent UDM graduates.

Sponsored by Alliance Catholic Credit Union, the fair will feature more than 60 organizations and is a great opportunity for students to meet and share their resumes with a variety of employers and graduate schools to discuss full-time employment, graduate school options and co-op and internship positions, as well as volunteering opportunities.

Students will have the opportunity to take free professional headshots and be entered into a drawing to win a $50 gift card for attending.

For more information or with any questions, please visit the Center for Career & Professional Development directly or call 313-993-1017 or email careerlink@udmercy.edu.

Current students may pre-register and view list of participating organizations through their Handshake accounts.

Detroit Mercy Theatre Company (DMTC) continues celebrating the inaugural season of the new Detroit Mercy Black Box Theatre with Poor Clare by Chiara Atik, a hilarious and anachronistic retelling of the true story of St. Clare of Assisi.

Six performances will run in back-to-back weekends, Friday through Sunday, Feb. 13-22.

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.

“There is so much to mine in this play, and the sacrifices that both Clare and Francis made for the greater good really gives one pause to take stock in our own lives. They both listened to the call of God and took great strides to answer and take action and personal accountability,” said director Kez Settle. “It is a story that is topical and timeless in its relevance. And—if you are a history buff—this will provide you with lots of questions for the google search and history book deep dives!”

This production is the second in the Detroit Mercy Black Box Theatre, which opened in fall of 2025 and returned theatre back to UDM’s McNichols Campus.

“This story deeply reflects the University’s mission to educate competent, compassionate leaders who are prepared to serve the world,” said Sarah Rusk, managing director of Detroit Mercy Theatre Company. “It offers a meaningful way to celebrate the shared charisms of the Society of Jesus and the Religious Sisters of Mercy that guide our work, and it felt especially fitting to incorporate those values into our first season back on campus.”

The DMTC Ticket Office is open Tuesday-Thursday 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., with tickets being available for purchase anytime online. Individual tickets are $25 for adults, $18 for seniors and Detroit Mercy faculty, staff and alumni, and $10 for veterans and students (ages 4-college). Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. To schedule your group, contact Sarah Rusk at 313-993-3273.

• Feb. 13: Opening Night Celebration. Join the cast and crew following the performance for a reception in the lower level of the Student Union.
• Feb. 14: Community Night. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with $10 ticket for all patrons.
• Feb. 15: Detroit Theatre Discussion Project. Join in the discussion following the first Sunday’s matinee performance as we welcome Heather Hill from the English Department and Fr. Greg Banazak from the Department of Religious Studies at Detroit Mercy to expand upon themes and ideas from the performance in a talkback.
• Feb. 20: Pre-show Mass and Reception. In the spirit of St. Clare and the Franciscan tradition, the Office of Mission Integration invites you to join us for a Mass and reception before the performance. Mass, presided over by Capuchin Franciscan Fr. Johan Paul, will begin at 6 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. A reception with food will follow in the Zalke Lounge of the Student Union, just outside the theatre, prior to the 7:30 p.m. performance. The Mass and reception are free and open to all; tickets are required for the performance.
• Feb. 20: College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences (CHASS) at the Theatre. Join CHASS in celebrating the arts on campus with $5 tickets for CHASS students and alumni with coupon code CHASS_5. Free tickets to faculty/staff of CHASS by calling 313-993-3270 or email theatre@udmercy.edu.
• Feb. 21: High School Night. Free tickets and talkback with student cast and crew following the performance for high school students and their families. Call 313-993-3270 or email theatre@udmercy.edu for details and reservations.
• Feb. 22: Closing Night

Looking for a creative break in your day? Local artist Adrian Pyle will be on campus to lead a free drop‑in collage art workshop on Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 12–2 p.m. in the Student Union Lower Level.

All materials will be provided, and no registration is required.

Whether you have an hour or only 10–20 minutes between classes, stop by and Pyle will walk you through the basics to get you started on your own unique collage.

Grab a friend and turn dead hour into dance hour. Head over to the Whitty Student Fitness Center on Thursday, Feb. 19 and 26, from 1-2 p.m., and transform your mid-day slump into a energizing Zumba workout with great music and even better vibes.

The class takes place in Group X Room. Spots are limited.

Kick off a Titans men’s basketball game while celebrating Black History Month at the Black Excellence Tailgate & Greek Night pregame event on Friday, February 20. All are invited.

The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Whitty Student Fitness Center on the McNichols Campus with camaraderie and food trucks, and just before the 7 p.m. tip, attendees will join a Cass Tech High School Marching Band drumline-led march from the Student Fitness Center into Calihan Hall.

The Titans men’s basketball squad hosts the Milwaukee Panthers, with a special Black History Month celebration featuring a Divine Nine performance at halftime. This event is co‑hosted by the Black Student Union and University Athletics.

It’s time to nominate a phenomenal woman who makes a difference here at Detroit Mercy.

The selected faculty, staff or administrator will be honored at the Phenomenal Women’s Reception on Friday, March 20.

The 21st Phenomenal Women’s Reception is an evening dedicated to celebrating the lives of women at Detroit Mercy who make an impact on our community and empower one another. The Ashley Grey Legacy Award will be presented to a faculty or staff representative at Detroit Mercy.

Nominations will close on Friday, Feb. 20, to allow for the selection committee to review all nominations carefully.

Detroit Mercy’s Interprofessional Education (IPE) Program brings students from across campus together to learn with, from and about one another to better prepare for collaborative, real-world problem solving. The program offers courses, simulations, community partnerships and emerging international experiences. These offerings strengthen teamwork, communication, ethics, leadership and innovation across disciplines such as nursing, health sciences, architecture and dentistry.

We are expanding IPE opportunities across campus and want to ensure future programs reflect student interests, needs and goals.

The Hive is a student-run pantry on the McNichols campus, and it is a resource for all currently enrolled UDM students.

If you’re having trouble making ends meet or are just running a little low on groceries while you wait for your next paycheck, bring your shopping bag to Room 143 in Reno Hall for FREE groceries, hygiene products and more.

Hours of operation:

• Mondays, 12-5 p.m.
• Wednesdays, 4-9 p.m.
• Thursdays, 12-5 p.m.

To learn more, please contact thehive@udmercy.edu or visit The Hive website.