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• August 03: Enroll for fall term tuition payment plan; deadline is Sept. 15

  Monday August 03, 2026
  

  Starting Tuesday, Aug. 4, students have the option to enroll in a payment plan for their fall term tuition. Payment plans are available through your UDM portal until Sept. 15.

  For questions, please contact the Student Accounting Office at studentaccounts@udmercy.edu, call Transact at 1-800-339-8131 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. or go to studentsupport.transactcampus.com/hc/en-us.

• August 03: TENN August garden party set for Aug. 6

  Monday August 03, 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 Thursday, Aug. 6.

  The garden party is set to begin at 4 p.m. at the TENN Community Garden, located on the McNichols Campus behind the Health Professions Facility.

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

  

• August 03: UDM to sponsor Arts Beats & Eats Festival, Sept. 4-7

  Monday August 03, 2026
  

  The 2026 Arts Beats & Eats (ABE) Festival is scheduled for Sept. 4-7 in downtown Royal Oak, and UDM is once again a sponsor.

  Associate Vice President of University Marketing & Communications Gary J. Erwin helped announce the upcoming entertainment lineup at the July 29 festival press conference at Rock & Brews in Royal Oak. During his remarks, Erwin also announced that UDM would begin celebrating the institution’s 150th anniversary.

  The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Sept. 4-6, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7. Among the featured bands are Lit, Fuel, Taking Back Sunday, Third Eye Blind, Audrey Ray, Brett Young, Chris Young, Genuwine and Kool & The Gang, among many others.

  For more on the event, check out the news coverage below:

  • Fox 2 News story
  • WDIV news stream

• August 03: Detroit Mercy welcomes Iraqi higher education delegation in July

  Monday August 03, 2026
  

  

  The University recently welcomed representatives from the American University of Iraq — Baghdad (AUIB) as well as members from the Iraqi Cultural Office in Washington, D.C. to the McNichols Campus as part of a series of academic visits to Michigan universities.

  In July, UDM hosted a delegation that included Dr. Zouhair K. Atieh, vice president for Academic Affairs at AUIB; Mr. Michael McClellan, consultant; and Dr. Hussein Al-Shaikh, cultural attaché with the Iraqi Cultural Office in Washington, D.C.

  During their visit to the University, the delegation met with leaders at UDM, including Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Pamela Zarkowski, Dean of the College of Engineering & Science Katy Snyder, Dean of the College of Health Professions Ahmed Radwan, and Director of Student Life Stephanie Wheeler, among others.

  Conversations focused on potential joint academic programs, student and faculty exchanges, collaborative research, visiting scholar opportunities and participation in the upcoming Iraq Higher Education Conference 2026.

  “We were honored to welcome our distinguished colleagues from Iraq and to explore meaningful opportunities for collaboration,” Radwan said. “These discussions reflect Detroit Mercy’s commitment to global engagement and to building academic partnerships that benefit students, faculty and the communities our institutions serve.”

  

• August 02: Call for nominations: Recognize the women behind 150 years of UDM

  Sunday August 02, 2026
  

  

  As University of Detroit Mercy prepares to celebrate its 150th anniversary, we have a meaningful opportunity to recognize the women who have shaped our institution and continue to influence its future. In honor of this milestone, the University will spotlight notable women from across our history during Women’s History Month next March.

  We invite you to take a few moments to reflect on the women, past and present, who have inspired you, mentored others, led with purpose or quietly made a lasting difference in our community. Whose contributions should be remembered? Whose story deserves to be shared?

  Throughout March 2027, we will feature a daily spotlight celebrating women from across our 150-year history—from Mercy College and University of Detroit to today’s University of Detroit Mercy.

  Members of the Detroit Mercy community are invited to submit nominations for women who have made lasting contributions to our institution, community and world. Nominees may include past or present faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, Sisters of Mercy, athletes or other members of our community whose work reflects the mission and values of Detroit Mercy.

  Nominations representing every era of our institution are encouraged so that together we tell a rich and inclusive story of the women who have helped shape our University and continue to inspire our future.

  We encourage nominations of women who have:

  • Made meaningful contributions to the University’s academic, administrative, student life or community initiatives
  • Embodied Mercy and Jesuit values
  • Advanced scholarship, teaching, professional practice or institutional excellence
  • Served as impactful mentors, educators or leaders
  • Contributed to their profession or community
  • Demonstrated leadership, innovation or emerging potential (including current students)

  Submission deadline is Friday, Aug. 7.

  Submit your nomination(s) here.

• July 30: Discover Ignatian spirituality through Via, sign up now

  Thursday July 30, 2026
  

  

  Are you seeking a deeper relationship with God while navigating the demands of everyday life? The Via program offers an introduction to Ignatian spirituality, a tradition rooted in the wisdom of St. Ignatius of Loyola and practiced by generations of people seeking to find God in all things.

  Via is a 10-month formation experience for adults 21 and older that includes retreats, live sessions, spiritual conversation and shared discernment within a supportive community. Participants deepen their understanding of Ignatian prayer and develop spiritual practices that can be incorporated into everyday life.

  The 2026-27 cohort begins in September, and cost is $250 with some scholarship support available. Space is limited to 20 participants.

  Application deadline is Aug. 15 or until program fills.

  Learn how Via helps participants explore the Jesuit tradition and deepen their spiritual journey.

  For those who know someone who would benefit from this program, please contact Gary Wright, S.J. at wrightgr@udmercy.edu to nominate candidates.

  Apply for Via Detroit cohort here.

• July 30: Make-a-Will month: Create or update your will

  Thursday July 30, 2026
  

  August is National Make-A-Will Month, a reminder that creating or updating your will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones and ensure your wishes are honored.

  This month, we’re encouraging alumni and friends to take advantage of this opportunity by using Giving Docs.

  Through Giving Docs, you can create key estate planning documents from the comfort of your home, helping you plan for the future with confidence.

  Get started with Giving Docs here.