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• January 28: UDM’s online graduate programs earn national recognition from ‘U.S. News & World Report’ 

  Wednesday January 28, 2026
  

  

  

  Three University of Detroit Mercy online programs are ranked among the best in the nation in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Programs rankings. The latest rankings were published on Jan. 27.

  The College of Business Administration’s online MBA Management program cracked the top 10 and was ranked No. 8 in the country, up five spots from last year. This is the 11th year in a row that the program was ranked among the top 25 programs in the U.S.

  In addition, UDM’s overall MBA was ranked No. 276 out of 364 programs for 2026. This is the second consecutive year that the overall MBA program has been ranked nationally.

  In the College of Health Professions, the McAuley School of Nursing’s online master’s in Nursing program was ranked No. 72 out of 198 ranked programs.

  At Detroit Mercy, students receive personalized attention from faculty who care deeply about their growth and development. They leave UDM’s academic programs with more than just a degree — the University’s Jesuit and Mercy values mold graduates into compassionate leaders who are ready for success in today’s highly competitive job markets.

  In addition to national recognition for online programs, the College of Business Administration and the College of Health Professions have been lauded for other academic programs.

  Last year, UDM’s MBA program was ranked No. 16 for Graduate Management by U.S. News and World Report, while its Undergraduate Business Programs in Management and Entrepreneurship received a No. 18 ranking nationally.

  UDM’s College of Business Administration is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. Only the top 5% of business schools in the world are accredited by the AACSB.

  The College of Health Professions, which includes the McAuley School of Nursing and School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, offers more than a dozen academic programs across undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels.

  Last fall, UDM’s Physician Assistant Program was recognized as the top PA program in the U.S. The Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) honored UDM with its 2025 Excellence in PA Education award, one of the highest national recognitions in the field.

  These Best Online Program rankings from U.S. News & World Report follow the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse report that ranked Detroit Mercy No. 36 nationally and No. 2 in Michigan. Detroit Mercy’s national ranking improved seven spots from the previous year.

  UDM’s ranking from WSJ/College Pulse makes it the No. 3 Catholic university in the United States and No. 2 ranked university among all Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities in the country.

  Detroit Mercy also ranks among the top 9% of all colleges and universities in the U.S. for career earnings, according to Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce research report Ranking 4,476 Colleges by ROI (2025). This data means that Detroit Mercy graduates can expect to earn more than $2.1 million in salary over their 40-year career compared with those who forgo a college education.

  Learn more about UDM’s graduate nursing and MBA programs.  

   

• January 28: Mission Week activities planned on McNichols Campus, Feb. 1-6

  Wednesday January 28, 2026
  

  

  Mission Week (Feb. 1-7) celebrates the gathering of our community to honor, reflect on and learn more about our Detroit Mercy mission and identity through our Mercy heritage and Ignatian traditions.

  A number of activities designed to acknowledge and teach us more about our mission and identity will take place during Mission Week from Sunday, Feb. 1, through Friday, Feb. 6, as follows:

  • Sunday, Feb. 1, at 8 p.m., Sunday Mass (St Ignatius Chapel)
  • Monday, Feb 2, at 3:30 p.m., Rosary for the monthly intentions of Pope Leo (Holy Spirit Chapel)
  • Tuesday, Feb 3, from 12:45-2 p.m., M.U.G. Hour and Conversation (Ministry Office)
  • Tuesday, Feb 3, at 7 p.m., Adoration (St. Ignatius Chapel)
  • Wednesday, Feb 4, from 6-8 p.m., Interfaith dinner and panel discussion (Student Union Ballroom)
  • Thursday, Feb 5, at 12:45 p.m., Mission Mass, sponsored by Office of Mission Integration (St. Ignatius Chapel)
  • Friday, Feb 6, from 1-3 p.m., Jummah Prayer and Social, Theme: The Legacy of Black Muslims in America (Student Union, Fountain Lounge)

  

• January 27: Interfaith dinner and panel to be celebrated in Student Union, Feb. 4

  Tuesday January 27, 2026
  

  

  University Ministry will celebrate world interfaith harmony at an interfaith panel and dinner on Wednesday, Feb. 4, from 6-8 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus. All Titans are invited.

  Participants will share food together, hear personal stories from a panel of speakers of various religious perspectives on sustaining hope and enjoy a cultural drumming and singing group that includes one UDM graduate student.

  Free food for all in attendance includes halal, kosher, gluten-free and vegetarian options.

  It is a +1 spiritual opportunity for UDM students in leadership, and students can volunteer at the event as well to count toward service hours.

  For more information, please contact Director of University Ministry Anita Klueg at kluegag@udmercy.edu.

  RSVP here.

   

  

• January 27: UDM unites for wide-ranging Black History Month celebration

  Tuesday January 27, 2026
  

  

  A wide variety of events featuring award-winning poets, films, talks and workshops are being planned at all Detroit Mercy Campuses to celebrate Black History Month.

  The events are designed to show the importance of Black history in the United States.

  You’re sure to find something educational, inspiring and entertaining at these events. Please see full listing of events below. Check back regularly as new events and updates will be added periodically.

  Full BHM info.

• January 27: UDM to host presentation on ‘Justice, Violence and Social Determinants of Health,’ Jan. 29

  Tuesday January 27, 2026
  

  

  Detroit Mercy’s Women’s and Gender Studies Program will host a presentation and discussion by Julisa Abad titled “Justice, Violence and Social Determinants of Health.” The event will take place on Thursday, Jan. 29, from 4-5:30 p.m. in Room 124 of the Health Professions Facility, on the McNichols Campus. All are welcome to attend this free event.

  Abad is the LGBTQ community engagement liaison for the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit and an advocate for justice for transgender people.

  This event is co-hosted by the College of Health Professions and Office of Equal Opportunity.

  With any questions, please email Mary Liz Valesano at valesame@udmercy.edu.

• January 27: Stories the shape us: ‘Redemption Road,’ special screening set for Feb. 11

  Tuesday January 27, 2026
  

  

  As part of Black History Month, Detroit Mercy will hold a special screening of the award‑winning documentary Redemption Road, on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 5:30–8 p.m., in Room 113 of the Ford Life Sciences Building.

  The documentary tells a story of transformation, tracing the life of Yusef Bunchy Shakur from a childhood shaped by abandonment and violence to his emergence as a respected community leader and thinker.

  The screening will be followed by a conversation with Shakur. All members of the campus community are welcome to attend.

  This event is supported through a grant from the University’s Mission Microgrant Program.

  For more information, please contact Stacey Stevens at stevenst@udmercy.edu.

• January 27: Go Move Challenge returns Feb. 1

  Tuesday January 27, 2026
  

  

  The Go Move Challenge is back for 2026.

  This month-long fitness competition brings together faculty and staff across Jesuit universities nationwide to see which campus can log the most minutes of physical activity throughout the month of February. You can participate individually or as part of a team, and every minute counts.

  Throughout the month, we will be rolling out new fitness classes, mini challenges, weekly prizes and end-of-month awards for both individuals and teams. Stay tuned for further details.

  Register here.