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• 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 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: 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.

  

   

• July 07: UDM welcomes Aramark Collegiate Hospitality as dining services provider

  Tuesday July 07, 2026
  

  

  Beginning July 1, Detroit Mercy will welcome Aramark Collegiate Hospitality as its new dining services provider. The newly branded Titan Hospitality will include catering services across all campuses, retail operations on the McNichols and Corktown campuses and the board program for residential students.

  For camps and catering events scheduled in July and August, event information is being transferred to the Titan Hospitality team. For catering requests that have not yet been scheduled, updated contact information will be shared soon.

  Additional information about the transition will be provided in the coming weeks. The transition is expected to elevate dining and hospitality experiences for students, employees and guests across the University community.

• June 29: Community Prayer for Peace set for Tuesday, June 30, at Detroit Sip

  Monday June 29, 2026
  

  University of Detroit Mercy, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, and District 2 neighbors will host a community prayer for peace 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 30 at Detroit Sip.

  Please come out to bring awareness to National Gun Violence Awareness Month and help honor victims of gun violence while supporting and upholding survivors.

  Detroit Sip is located near the McNichols Campus, at 7420 W. McNichols Road in Detroit.

• June 27: UDM hosts the PGA’s Rocket Classic, tickets now available

  Saturday June 27, 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.

  

• June 22: Mechanical Engineering student Grace Hanke crowned Miss Michigan 2026 winner

  Monday June 22, 2026
  

  

  

  University of Detroit Mercy student Grace Hanke was crowned the winner of Miss Michigan 2026 on Saturday, June 20 at the 87th annual statewide competition in Muskegon.

  A Mechanical Engineering student at UDM, Hanke won more than $10,000 in scholarships during the competition and will represent Michigan in the Miss America pageant in September. Hanke, who is from Hazel Park, Michigan, competed as Miss Oakland County during the Miss Michigan competition.

  Hanke’s platform during that pageant was “Engineer Her Future,” which focuses on empowering young women and encouraging them to pursue careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields.

  This past school year, Hanke was selected to participate in U.S. congressional outreach in Washington, D.C., through the Society of Women Engineers. She had the opportunity to engage with Michigan representatives from the offices of U.S. Sens. Elissa Slotkin and Gary Peters to advocate for the future of engineering and STEM education through research, innovation and legislation.

  Hanke is the second Miss Michigan pageant winner from the University, following Mercy College’s Pamela Anne Eldred (1969), who would go on to win the Miss America competition in 1970. Kristen Danyal ’12 also was crowned Miss Michigan USA in 2011 while a College of Business Administration student.

  MEDIA LINKS

  CBS Detroit — Metro Detroit resident crowned as Miss Michigan: “I was just trying to soak it all in”

  MLive.com — Miss Michigan 2026 is Miss Oakland County Grace Hanke

• June 21: Explore UDM summer camps and pre-college programs

  Sunday June 21, 2026
  

  

  

  UDM is set to deliver a lineup of summer camps and pre-college programs that offer students from elementary school through college a ticket to academic discovery, career exploration and athletic development this summer.

  • Beginners Investment Camp, June 22-26
  • Youth Exploration Camp, July 20-24 and July 24-31
  • Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP), July 13-24
  • NOMA’s Project Pipeline, July 27-31
  • Dentistry Summer Enrichment Program, May 27-June 26
  • Nike Soccer Camp, June 29-July 3 and July 13-18
  • Summer Reading programs throughout summer
  • Special Needs Basketball camp, dates TBD
  • Tennis Program, dates TBD

  Hosted across UDM’s campuses and online, the University’s summer programming reflects its longstanding commitment to community engagement in conjunction with academic excellence, with camp opportunities in health sciences, business, architecture, engineering, literacy and athletics.

  Rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors can explore basic investment and financial concepts at the free Beginners Investment Camp, scheduled for June 22–26 on the McNichols Campus. Participants will also hear from industry professionals about career opportunities in the field.

  Building on its 60-year legacy of educating high-quality health professionals to meet growing workforce demands, the University’s immersive Youth Exploration Camp aims to inspire the next generation of nurses and healthcare professionals. The camp offers two free, hands-on sessions, July 20-24 and July 24-31. Middle and high school students will be introduced to essential clinical and healthcare skills, including CPR training and emergency response procedures, and will take part in simulation-based escape room challenges at the University’s Simulation, Technology and Research (STAR) Center.

  The College of Engineering & Science (CES) has once again partnered with the Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP) to offer a series of interactive STEM camps for students in grades two through eight, along with a digital advertising camp, at the McNichols Campus from July 13-24. CES and DAPCEP have partnered for more than 30 years to inspire and prepare hundreds of underrepresented minority students for careers in engineering and science.

  Aspiring young architects can attend Project Pipeline Camp, hosted by the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA), July 27-31 on the McNichols Campus. Designed for students in grades 6-12, the program connects underrepresented youth with design professionals and uses the city as a classroom to empower them to be advocates of change through design.

  The Dental Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) is a fully funded, four-week residential early admissions program May 27-June 26 on the Corktown Campus for college juniors, seniors and recent college graduates. Through academic enrichment, mentorship, professional development and hands-on dental experiences, the program prepares students for the transition to dental school. SEP expands access, supports students facing systemic barriers and helps build a diverse, community-focused dental workforce.

  Led by Steve Shelton, head women’s soccer coach at UDM, and the Titan coaching staff, the Nike youth soccer camp offers high quality training for ages 6–16 in a fun, challenging and supportive environment. Two sessions run on the McNichols Campus, June 29-July 3 and July 13-17, where players build strong fundamentals, elevate their game and learn to compete at their best.

  Among other athletic camp offerings are a tennis camp and special needs basketball camp, with camp dates to be determined.

  The University will also continue its partnership with the Institute of Reading Development, offering online summer reading programs for students from pre-K through 12th grade. The program focuses on building reading skills and cultivating a lifelong love of books.

  Camp dates, age requirements and registration details vary by program. Learn more about Detroit Mercy summer camps or sign up for a session.