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  • January 13: Celebrate MLK Day with service immersion in Highland Park, Jan. 19

    Tuesday January 13, 2026

    An image of stained glass found in Shiple Hall of the Lord overlooking all campus activitiesThis Martin Luther King, Jr. Day — Monday, January 19 — honor the spirit of Dr. King by supporting a local community organization, Avalon Village.

    UDM students will meet in the Mercy Gathering Place on the first floor of Shiple Hall at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 19 to prepare kits to help low-income seniors in Highland Park stay warm this winter. This is a great opportunity to meet new friends while learning about intersectional factors that influence access to vital resources. Participants can also earn five service hours. This opportunity is open to all students.

    Come early at 9 a.m. for free breakfast. Lunch and transportation to the volunteer site is provided.

    For more information, please contact Associate University Minister Gray La Fond at glafond@udmercy.edu.

  • January 13: Register for Celebration of Scholarly Achievement until March 9

    Tuesday January 13, 2026
    Three photos of people presenting at CSACE symposium. The first photo is an overhead view of all the projects on the symposium floor. The second is a person in a red shirt talking about his poster hanging on the wall amid numerous other posters. The third is students showing a robotic vehicle.

    Celebration of Scholarly Achievement & Community Engagement (CSACE) is a University-wide event featuring research posters, artistic displays, performances, lightning talks and much more. This year’s CSACE symposium is set for Thursday, April 9.

    CSACE is an opportunity to recognize the exemplary work across all campuses throughout the academic year and to learn about and support the research achievements of fellow colleagues and students.

    All students, staff and faculty from all disciplines are encouraged to register for an opportunity to display or present their academic achievements, scholarly research and publications, community service, artistic creations and talents.

    Presenter registration is required to secure a position at the event.

    The deadline to register to be a presenter is Monday, March 9, by 6 p.m.

    Learn more and register here.

    Three photos of people presenting at CSACE symposium. The first photo is an overhead view of all the projects on the symposium floor. The second is a person in a red shirt talking about his poster hanging on the wall amid numerous other posters. The third is students showing a robotic vehicle.

     

  • January 13: Documentary featuring UDM students to air Jan. 15 on McNichols Campus

    Tuesday January 13, 2026
    A poster for a movie screening event. In the center of the page is a map of the United States made from various colorful fabric patches. To the right of the map is the title “Citizens Revival” in bold blue letters with a red, white and blue rainbow-like graphic above it. Below the title, smaller text reads “It’s NOT Too Late” in blue and red. Event details are at the bottom on a blue background, text reads: “Thursday, January 15, 4 p.m.; Briggs Building, Room 317; Preview Director’s Cut Screening;Movie + Q&A + Pizza & Drinks. A small RSVP icon with a QR code is in the bottom right-hand corner.Three UDM students featured in the Citizens United documentary.UDM students were featured in a documentary about the 2024 presidential election.

    During the 2024 presidential election, UDM hosted filmmaker Becca Finley, who gathered the thoughts and impressions of UDM students on the election. Those interactions are included in the documentary titled “Citizens Revival.”

    A director’s cut screening and discussion will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15 in Room 317 of the Briggs Building on the McNichols Campus. Check-in begins at 3:30 p.m.

    The film preview will be followed by a Q&A with several of the film’s creators and participants, including Detroit Mercy students. This is a free screening with limited seating, RSVPS are required. Pizza and refreshments will be provided.

    Register here.

    A poster for a movie screening event. In the center of the page is a map of the United States made from various colorful fabric patches. To the right of the map is the title “Citizens Revival” in bold blue letters with a red, white and blue rainbow-like graphic above it. Below the title, smaller text reads “It’s NOT Too Late” in blue and red. Event details are at the bottom on a blue background, text reads: “Thursday, January 15, 4 p.m.; Briggs Building, Room 317; Preview Director’s Cut Screening;Movie + Q&A + Pizza & Drinks. A small RSVP icon with a QR code is in the bottom right-hand corner.

  • January 12: First Mass and Meal with Fr. Jeff Dorr set for Jan. 13

    Monday January 12, 2026
    Flyer titled “Mass and Meal: Together at the Table” on a dark blue background with white handwritten-style text. This is a recurring event with a 5:30 p.m. Mass followed by a homemade meal with Fr. Jeff. Text reads: “Every other Tuesday evening, Jan. 13; Jan. 27; Feb. 10; Feb. 24. “This is my body, given for you; do this in remembrance of me… Luke 22” Illustration at the center of page shows a line drawing of a table with bread, grapes, a fish and several wine bottles and glasses. At the bottom, is contact information to email dorrje@udmercy.edu with any questions. UDM University Ministry log appears in the lower right corner.

    Every other Tuesday evening, University Ministry will host Mass and Meal, a time for the UDM community to come together at the table to celebrate our faith and fellowship. All are welcome to attend Mass at 5:30 p.m. followed by a home-cooked meal prepared by Fr. Jeff.

    The first Mass and Meal will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 13, with additional dates on Jan. 27, Feb. 10 and Feb. 24.

    As Luke 22 reminds us: “This is my body, given for you; do this in remembrance of me…”

    For questions, please email Fr. Jeff at dorrje@udmercy.edu.

    Flyer titled “Mass and Meal: Together at the Table” on a dark blue background with white handwritten-style text. This is a recurring event with a 5:30 p.m. Mass followed by a homemade meal with Fr. Jeff. Text reads: “Every other Tuesday evening, Jan. 13; Jan. 27; Feb. 10; Feb. 24. “This is my body, given for you; do this in remembrance of me… Luke 22” Illustration at the center of page shows a line drawing of a table with bread, grapes, a fish and several wine bottles and glasses. At the bottom, is contact information to email dorrje@udmercy.edu with any questions. UDM University Ministry log appears in the lower right corner.

  • January 12: Poet Cate Marvin kicks off Triptych virtual author series, Jan. 15

    Monday January 12, 2026
    Headshot of Cate Marvin on an orange background

    Headshot of Cate Marvin on an orange backgroundDetroit Mercy’s English Department kicks off its annual Triptych series with poet Cate Marvin, who will read her work on Thursday, Jan. 15 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.

    Triptych is a virtual reading series featuring award-winning authors in conversation with Detroit Mercy’s Poet-in-Residence Stacy Gnall. Triptych events are free and open to the community.

    Cate Marvin is the author of four books of poetry: World’s Tallest Disaster, winner of the 2000 Kathryn A. Morton Prize; Fragment of the Head of a Queen, for which she received a Whiting Award; Oracle, which was named by The New York Times as one of “The Best Poetry Books of 2015”; and Event Horizon, which appeared from Copper Canyon Press in 2022.

    A recipient of the Kate Tufts Discovery Prize, she also co-edited with poet Michael Dumanis the anthology Legitimate Dangers: American Poets of the New Century (Sarabande Books, 2006). Marvin teaches poetry writing in the Stonecoast M.F.A. Program at the University of Southern Maine and is professor of English at the College of Staten Island, City University of New York. A recent Guggenheim Fellow, she lives in Scarborough, Maine.

    SAVE THE DATE for authors Ross Gay (Feb. 19) and Ilya Kaminsky & Katie Farris (March 19). Triptych events are held via Zoom on third Thursdays in January, February and March, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

    Register here!

    Flyer with a pink background. At the top, large green text reads “Triptych.” Below, text states: “Hosted by Dr. Stacy Gnall, Poet-in-Residence, University of Detroit Mercy.” The center features an orange circular gear design with vine leaves, containing four small circular images of authors. On the right, text says “All events on Zoom” with a QR code for registration. Event details at the bottom list three sessions: Cate Marvin – January 15, 6:30 p.m.; Ross Gay – February 19, 6:30 p.m.; Ilya Kaminsky & Katie Farris – March 19, 6:30 PM A quote and additional text explain that Triptych is a virtual author series featuring three writers for readings and conversation. The Detroit Mercy English logo and website link appear at the bottom.

  • January 12: President Taylor shares insights with Higher Ed Dive

    Monday January 12, 2026
    Headshot of UDM President Donald Taylor

    Headshot of UDM President Donald TaylorPresident Donald Taylor recently attended the Council of Independent Colleges’ Presidents Institute, where hundreds of leaders from independent colleges and universities collaborated to address important issues in higher education.

    In an interview with Higher Ed Dive, President Taylor shared his insights on the key challenges and opportunities higher education will face in the year ahead.

    See full article here: “7 college presidents on 2026’s top challenges and opportunities”

  • January 12: Post-graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies, virtual information sessions, Jan. 14, Feb. 25 and March 25

    Monday January 12, 2026

    Learn more about Detroit Mercy’s Post-Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies program by attending an upcoming virtual information session. During this event, you will meet the program director, watch a presentation about the program and have the opportunity to ask questions.

    Sessions will be offered on the following dates:

    • Wednesday, Jan. 14 at Noon
    • Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m.
    • Wednesday, March 25 at Noon

    The 18-credit-hour program is designed to be completed in one year and fulfills the educational requirements for state substance use certification for those interested in pursuing additional credentialing.

    Register here.

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Detroit Mercy’s Counseling program hosted its annual Trailblazing TitanCounselor alumni panel discussion and networking event on Oct. 30, and it featured two program alumni and was attended by 40 graduate counseling students. It provided an opportunity to learn about the specific important work being done by alumni while building connections in the professional counseling community.

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