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• September 03: Student Life offers day tour of Belle Isle, Sept. 18

  Thursday September 03, 2026
  

  

  The Student Life Office is hosting a free afternoon tour of Detroit’s famous Belle Isle on Friday, Sept. 18.

  Set in the Detroit River near downtown Detroit, the scenic island is home to a mix of historical and cultural attractions. During the tour, participants will visit the Belle Isle Aquarium, the oldest aquarium in the United States, and explore the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservancy, which houses plants from five unique biomes around the world. The outing will end with a picnic at the beach before returning to campus.

  Transportation is available. Those planning to ride the Student Life bus should meet in the Student Union lobby at 2 p.m. Participants driving separately should meet at 2:30 p.m. in the parking lot outside the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory on Belle Isle.

  Reserve a spot for the Belle Isle tour here.

  

• September 02: UDM student organizations to be showcased at Titan Fest, Sept. 11

  Wednesday September 02, 2026
  

  

  The annual student involvement fair, Titan Fest, returns to the McNichols Campus on Sept. 11 at 3 p.m.

  Held around the Fisher Fountain, Titan Fest is the best spot for students who are interested in joining a student organization to learn about their options at UDM. This year’s event will showcase all returning student organizations, student-facing campus resources, delicious carnival style food, contests and more.

  Hosting an organization’s table at Titan Fest? Make sure you’re recognized by completed the appropriate registration steps by Sept. 4.

  For those who are interested in having a table at Titan Fest but are not representing a student organization, email Assistant Director of Student Life Emily Johnson at johnsoem6@udmercy.edu to make a request.

  

   

• September 02: Detroit Mercy Law to celebrate 114th annual Red Mass, Sept. 22

  Wednesday September 02, 2026
  

  

  

  Detroit Mercy Law and the legal community will celebrate the 114th annual Red Mass on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at noon, in the Ss. Peter & Paul Jesuit Church at the Riverfront Campus.

  Red Mass is an occasion for judges, attorneys, civic leaders and law students of all faiths to come together and pray for blessings and strength in the coming year’s work.

  This year’s Red Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger of the Archdiocese of Detroit. The Honorable Stephen J. Murphy III, chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, will lead the Renewal of the Lawyer’s Oath of Commitment.

  A luncheon reception in the atrium at Detroit Mercy Law will immediately follow the service.

  Learn more and RSVP for Red Mass here.

• August 31: Celebrate the Feast of St. Phoebe, Sept. 3

  Monday August 31, 2026
  

  

  University Ministry invites the Detroit Mercy community to celebrate the Feast Day of St. Phoebe on Thursday, Sept. 3, with opportunities for prayer, reflection and conversation centered on the service and work of the deaconess, leader and witness to the Gospel.

  The celebration begins with a Mass and reflection from 1-2 p.m. in St. Ignatius Chapel, followed by food and conversation exploring women, service and the Catholic Church in the Commerce & Finance Building, Room 118.

  Later that evening, a watch party for Phoebe Prayer Service will be held from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the Student Union Lower Level. Participants will enjoy free snacks while participating in a virtual national prayer service with song and storytelling about St. Phoebe and mission partners spreading God’s Word.

  For more information, contact Anita Klueg at kluegag@udmercy.edu.

  

• August 31: URec announces fall intramural sports programming

  Monday August 31, 2026
  

  

  Detroit Mercy’s University Recreation (URec) has something for everyone this school year with its intramural sports programming.

  Sports leagues and tournaments are offered to all UDM students, faculty and staff, and provide the opportunity to compete against one another throughout the academic year for intramural championship prizes.

  URec strives to have a diverse selection of programming available to students and employees. Fall 2026 intramural programming includes sand volleyball, soccer, indoor volleyball, flag football, ping pong and basketball. The leagues are FREE for all.

  Please contact URec Assistant Director Allen Seales at sealesv@udmercy.edu or 313-993-1781 with any questions, comments or concerns.

  Learn more or register here for intramural sports programming.

  

• August 31: Homecoming 2026 Fall Festival with Street Fest set for Sept. 25-26

  Monday August 31, 2026
  

  

  Fall Festival at Homecoming returns to UDM’s McNichols Campus Sept. 25-26. The weekend is packed with activities, and this year Detroit Mercy is partnering with Live 6’s Six Mile Street Fest, providing additional entertainment, local cuisine and family-friendly activities on the UDM Front Lawn (outside the McNichols gate).

  This two-day event offers something for everyone—from exciting games and tours to informative sessions. Among the highlights are the annual bike tour of the historic areas surrounding the McNichols Campus, an open kickball game, a taping of Detroit Mercy’s long-running show “Ask the Professor” and an improv show in the newly established Black Box Theatre in the Student Union.

  Attendees can also cheer on the Titans men’s soccer team at Titan Field as they take on the Duquesne Ducks at 4 p.m. on Saturday.

  The main event is the Fall Festival which is slated to begin at 4 p.m. on Saturday. It features arts and crafts, bubble soccer, yard and casino games, an escape room, food trucks, skating, scavenger hunt and much more.

  Attendees also have the opportunity to take historical tours throughout campus, even one of Calihan Hall, featuring the newly renovated Titan Club.

  After dusk, a bonfire will be lit to celebrate all Titan Athletic teams, followed by the NPHC Yard show, where multicultural fraternities and sororities will showcase their chapter’s history and traditions through steps, strolls, chants or dancing.

  Also included in the weekend’s events and numerous reunions are the College of Health Professions Research Symposium, a Golden Jubilee reunion for the Class of 1976 and the presentation of 2026’s Alumni Achievement Spirit Award honorees.

  Join in Fall Festival activities as you reconnect with the University during two exciting days filled with food, fun and celebrations.

  Register or learn more about Fall Festival/Homecoming here.

• August 31: UDM to host NAMI Walk Michigan, Sept. 19; Join the Titans team

  Monday August 31, 2026
  

  

  

  The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 2026 walk in Michigan is set for Saturday, Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on University of Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus. All are welcome to join. It’s the third-straight year the University has hosted the NAMI walk.

  Join the Detroit Mercy Titans team with your friends, family, colleagues or classmates and support mental health.

  Get involved and make a difference in the lives of Americans living with mental health concerns. If you shake a hand, give a fist bump or cheer with your team, this NAMI Walk is one of the most powerful days of the year, and you can make a real difference.

  Please save the date and consider signing up for the walk or donating to mental health programs. Further details will be provided soon.

  For more information, please contact the Dean of Students at deanofstudents@udmercy.edu.

  Sign up for the Titans team!