Latest News
Featured News
news
Students donate time to the community
Do you have an idea for a story?
We love to share information about a new program or event, or the success of a student, faculty or staff member. Let us know the basics on this form below and we will take it from there. Submit your story.
Detroit Mercy in the News
Detroit Mercy freshmen seizing opportunity to make quick impact
Detroit News | Dec. 3, 2024
Things are actually looking up for Detroit Mercy, in large part because of the contributions of freshmen ― which is almost unheard of these days, in the post-COVID age and the era of the transfer portal. Two true freshmen are averaging more than 20 minutes a game for the Titans, and four more freshmen are averaging more than 10.
University of Detroit Mercy approved to launch School of Optometry in Novi
CBS Detroit | Nov. 29, 2024
It will be the second School of Optometry in Michigan, the university says in a news release. Classes will begin in the fall of 2025.
Launching Detroit Mercy's School of Optometry
WJR Radio | Nov. 25, 2024
Detroit Mercy Provost Pamela Zarkowski was a guest Monday talked about the launch of the School of Optometry.
University of Detroit Mercy looks to rebound from last year's bad season
WXYZ Channel 7 | Nov. 22, 2024
The University of Detroit Mercy men's basketball team is rebuilding after last year's season that didn't see them win a game until February.
University of Detroit Mercy launches school of optometry
Crain's Detroit | Nov. 21, 2024
Earlier this year, the University opened the Detroit Mercy Eye Institute on the Novi Campus to statewide and national fanfare and began accepting patients in April.
Spotlight on the News: Professor Steven Huprich on coping with election year stress
7 News WXYZ | Sept. 29, 2024
Show host Chuck Stokes interviewed Professor of Psychology Steven Huprich on how people can navigate the anxiety and tension that many are experiencing surrounding the upcoming election.
Detroit university working to establish dental clinic and training program in Vermont
Burlington Free Press | Sept. 23, 2024
University of Detroit Mercy plans to establish a clinic and education program in Vermont by 2027, bringing in 64 third-and fourth-year students who it hopes will decide to stay in the state to practice after they graduate, greatly alleviating what Sen. Bernie Sanders called Vermont's "dental crisis."
Alumni News
Major estate gift supports University programming
Thu, 16 Jan 2025
In early 2023, Detroit Mercy was informed by the lawyer for the estate of Bernard Lucci ’64 that the University was the recipient of a bequest from their client’s will. “We knew that the gift was coming,” said Barbara Milbauer ’66, of the Office of Planned Giving. “What we didn’t …
Get to know: Kara Wolfbauer ’23, keeping game day fun
Mon, 13 Jan 2025
Kara Wolfbauer ’23 found her calling behind the microphone as a student at University of Detroit Mercy. It didn’t go unnoticed. Wolfbauer, who gained valuable experience as a host in Calihan Hall and at the USPBL baseball league in Utica, is now showcasing her voice, talent and enthusiasm in some …