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Detroit Mercy in the News
University of Detroit Mercy students create assistive devices to aid disability community
Bridge Detroit | April 23
Students showed off their finished products during a presentation on the McNichols campus, which included a lift system to move items from a car to a porch and a transfer board to make it easier to move from a wheelchair to a car.
University of Detroit Mercy students design new assistive technology to help people with disabilities
WXYZ Channel 7 | April 20
Students at the University of Detroit Mercy are making a difference in the community by creating technology to improve mobility for people with disabilities.
Disability technology showcased by Detroit Mercy nursing, engineering students
FOX 2 Detroit | April 20
For so many people, a simple task like getting in and out of a vehicle can be challenging because a person is disabled or elderly. But nursing and engineering students at UDM are combining forces to create safe technology that can help people overcome challenges.
Detroit Mercy basketball completes stunning turnaround with 15 wins, eyes NCAA Tournament
WDIV | March 3, 2026
This year, they've put together one incredible turnaround.
In wide-open Horizon League, Detroit Mercy men's hoops says: Why not us?
Detroit News | March 3, 2026
The Titans are dancing into March two years after winning only one game.
Taylor, other presidents talk year ahead
Higher Ed Dive | Jan. 8
President Donald B. Taylor and six other college presidents were asked what they believe are the challenges and opportunities for higher education in 2026.
Alumni News
Psych students say class assignment is the G.O.A.T.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026
When most people think of a college-level psychology class, they picture long lectures, a heavy reading load and dense theories. But students at University of Detroit Mercy are learning those same psychological principles by training goats — yes, the actual animal. This immersive approach to learning is the reality for …
Theatre program receives ‘transformational gift’
Thu, 26 Feb 2026
A nearly seven-figure gift from the late mother of an alumna will have a dramatic effect on the University’s Theatre Department. “This gift means a great deal to the program,” said Andrew Papa, chair of the Theatre Department and an associate professor of Theatre. “While we hope this will lead to …