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• July 10: Spring 2026 issue of Spiritus magazine now available

  Friday July 10, 2026
  

  

  The Spring 2026 issue of Detroit Mercy’s magazine, Spiritus, is officially out for our Titan community.

  Dive into the latest University updates, achievements, photographs from the school year, and stories on how our Titans are making a difference in the world. Among the stories highlighted are:

  • Message from President Donald Taylor
  • Student-led Nutrition group TENN Honored for Community Work
  • Conversation with poet Cal Freeman ’02
  • Reality TV show was ‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ adventure for Nursing Professor Molly McClelland and family
  • Theatre students will benefit from major estate gift
  • Students say Psych class is the G.O.A.T.
  • AI is redefining healthcare education and delivery
  • Law students touch lives of incarcerated through jail outreach ministry

  Click the link below to read the full Spring 2026 issue.

  Spiritus magazine.

  

• July 10: UDM hosts the PGA’s Rocket Classic, tickets now available

  Friday July 10, 2026
  

  

  Detroit Mercy has once again partnered with the PGA as the exclusive university sponsor for the annual Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club this summer.

  As part of the sponsorship, UDM has a limited number of general admission tickets available for each day of play. Proceeds from the purchase of these tickets will benefit the Detroit Mercy Alumni Scholarship Fund.

  Each ticket purchase includes one entry for a chance to win a VIP Experience inside the ropes on a tournament day. Two experiences are available, each accommodating two people.

  The winners’ names will be drawn the week before play begins.

  PGA general admission tickets available here.

  

• July 08: URec introducing new waiver at Student Fitness Center

  Wednesday July 08, 2026
  

  

  Detroit Mercy’s University Recreation is excited to announce a new facility access and check-in process at the Whitty Student Fitness Center, which is designed to improve user experience and prepare future facility enhancements.

  All users must have a completed NEW recreation waiver on file and must check in at the front desk each time they visit the Whitty Student Fitness Center.

  What you need to do:

  • Complete a new recreation waiver
  • Bring your Titan ID or use the DSE Recreation App to check in
  • Swipe or scan at the front desk upon arrival for facility access

  The new process allows URec to:

  • Improve facility access and security
  • Better track facility usage and participation
  • Enhance member services and future program offerings
  • Prepare for upcoming access control and facility improvements

  To complete a new recreation waiver, scan one of the QR codes posted throughout the Student Fitness Center or visit the link below.

  For any questions, the front desk team will be available to assist you during operating hours. Thank you for your cooperation as we continue to enhance the recreation experience for all Titans.

  New University Recreation waiver.

• July 08: All welcome at TENN Garden Party, July 21

  Wednesday July 08, 2026
  

  

  All are welcome to help Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) celebrate our community and bustling garden with an evening of food and harvesting on Tuesday, July 21.

  The garden party is set to begin at 6 p.m. at the TENN Community Garden, located on the McNichols Campus behind the College of Health Professions facility.

  To RSVP and for more information, please contact tenn@udmercy.edu.

  

• July 07: Registration now open for Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice

  Tuesday July 07, 2026
  

  

  Are you a student or do you teach/work with a student with a passion for justice work?

  The signup for the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice (IFTJ) is now open. Each year, University Ministry takes eight students on this weekend conference to Washington, D.C., to learn, network and advocate for justice issues alongside other Jesuit schools.

  IFTJ is an annual gathering for members of the Ignatian family (Jesuit high schools, colleges and universities) to come together in the context of social justice and solidarity to learn, reflect, pray, network and advocate together. The group gathers each year in the spirit of the Jesuit martyrs of El Salvador, using their lives and ministry as inspiration for discovering the injustices of today and how to strive for a better world. The Teach-In is a place where people are empowered, re-energized, inspired and challenged by hearing nationally renowned speakers and student leaders on topics such as justice for immigrants, ecological justice, racism, sustainability, LGBTQ+ inclusion, solidarity and how to advocate for U.S. policy change.

  On the last day of the Teach-In, student delegations meet with their senators and representatives to advocate for policy change on issues of immigration or climate change.

  Teach-In Dates: Saturday, Nov. 14 – Monday, Nov. 16

  Cost to attend: $150 (All inclusive–includes transportation, hotel, all meals and conference registration) University Ministry covers the rest of the weekend’s expenses to keep the cost low for students. Some need-based scholarships are available if this cost is an obstacle to attend.

  For additional information, please visit the IFTJ Website.

  To nominate a student you think would benefit from this opportunity, please send them the interest form and/or email Sammy Eckrich at seckric@udmercy.edu.

  Complete interest form here.

  

• July 07: Catch Titan men’s basketball in Mexico, Nov. 24-25

  Tuesday July 07, 2026
  

  

  Detroit Mercy community: the Titan men’s basketball team is playing in the Cancun Challenge in Cancun, Mexico during the Thanksgiving holiday, Nov. 24-25.

  Ticket packages are available for those who would like to make the trip to Cancun.

  The last time UDM played outside of the United States during the regular season was in 1999, when the Titans competed in the San Juan Shootout in Puerto Rico. Detroit Mercy has also played regular-season games several times in Canada previously.

  Packages for the tournament won’t last. Grab yours today and spend the Thanksgiving holiday with the Titans.

  Ticket packages for the Cancun Challenge.

• July 07: Detroit Mercy Day with Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, Aug. 16

  Tuesday July 07, 2026
  

  

  Alumni Relations is hosting an outing prior to a Detroit Tigers game at Comerica Park on Sunday, August 16.

  Enjoy tailgate festivities with Detroit Mercy alumni and their families in a private patio inside Comerica Park. Then, cheer on the Tigers to a victory over the Chicago White Sox in seats in one of the 300 sections in the ballpark.

  Event schedule:

  • Tailgate begins at noon
  • First pitch thrown at 1:40 p.m. 

  Tickets are just $25 per person and include ballgame ticket, UDM tailgate and a Detroit Mercy 150th anniversary commemorative item.

  With any questions, please contact Alumni Relations at 313-993-1540 or alumni@udmercy.edu.

  For stadium information/policies, visit the Comerica Park website.

  Purchase tickets here.