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In recognition of Women's History Month, Detroit Mercy’s Marketing & Communications department introduces you to Assistant Professor of Chemistry Marwa Abdel Latif, who reflected on her female role models, what led her to academia and more.
University of Detroit Mercy Director of Athletics Robert C. Vowels, Jr., announced that head women's basketball coach Kate Achter has agreed to a contract extension through the 2028-29 season.
University of Detroit Mercy is celebrating Women’s History Month with a series of events highlighting the contributions of women around the world.
In recognition of Women's History Month, Detroit Mercy’s Marketing & Communications department introduces you to women's lacrosse head coach Madeline Dugan, who spoke about her career in athletics and more.
University of Detroit Mercy Director of Athletics Robert Vowels announced today that the University and head men’s basketball coach Mike Davis have mutually agreed to part ways effective immediately.
Ahmed Radwan sees great opportunities for the College of Health Professions after beginning his tenure as dean on March 1.
The Black Abolitionist Archive lives in University of Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus Library as a testament to the enduring struggle against slavery and the pursuit of freedom.
Scores of UDM students and faculty will help nonprofits in Detroit and southeast Michigan reduce their carbon footprint as part of a $3.79-million grant award to support energy efficiency.
Due to 2024's FAFSA delay, UDM has extended their reply deadline from May 1 to June 1.
The Full-time Accelerated Social Work Transfer (FAST) option is the first of its kind in Michigan, featuring three consecutive semesters of seven-week modules and intersession courses that can be taken online, in-person or through a hybrid method.
Justin Williams, associate professor of History and director of the African American Studies Program at Detroit Mercy, talks about Black History Month and the many ways it can be recognized.
University of Detroit Mercy has recently received more than $2 million in grants to help educate students and their work in the community.
The League is a learning community for Black male students, faculty and staff on University of Detroit Mercy's McNichols Campus. It aims to foster mentorship and enrich the lives of Black male students.
At the heart of the Titan Winter Blast is the famous chili cook-off. The event also features horse drawn trolley rides that tour the McNichols Campus, a hot cocoa bar, cookie decorating station and many games, such as a Detroit staple fowling, or bowling with a football.
UDM was ranked 13th nationally in the Best Online General Management MBA Programs category, while its online Graduate Nursing Program was No. 62.
As humans work toward a more sustainable future on Earth, imagine having one material that can act like many of the plastics used in daily life. Now consider those same principles being used in outer space, where resources and capacity are precious commodities. Thanks to research by Nicholas Boynton ’19, these concepts may one day become a reality.
UDM's Campus Activity Board is a space of creativity and collaboration formed to create as many campus activities as possible to engage the student body. It is tasked with planning annual favorites such as the Halloween Boo Bash and the new Ugly Sweater Contest hosted in December.
All FAFSAs that have been submitted are in a holding period until the Department of Education makes a correction in updating numbers in the FAFSA formula. This correction will result in more students getting more financial aid, but the fix will take time.
Joining Greek life can offer many benefits to its members, including opportunities for leadership development and charitable or service work.
Detroit Mercy received a $497,080 award from the United States Department of Defense (DoD) to sustain its work in establishing the Metro Detroit Regional Vehicle Cybersecurity Institute, a regional cybersecurity consortium.
University of Detroit Mercy is commemorating the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrating Black History Month with a series of programs on the McNichols, Riverfront and Corktown Campuses.
Beginning with the 2024-25 academic year, Detroit Mercy will offer free tuition to first-year students who meet certain eligibility requirements. They may renew Titan Edge for up to four years total.
Detroit Mercy is offering an exclusive experience for this year's PGA event at a new price point — only $250 per ticket. Proceeds support the scholarship endowment.
Former student-athlete Ben Kendell '18, '19 is set to become the fifth Titan male to compete in the U.S. Olympic Trials, competing in the marathon Feb. 3 in Orlando, Fla.
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company (DMTC) presents the Michigan premiere of Photograph 51 by Anna Ziegler, a captivating and thought-provoking play that tells the story of unsung scientific hero Rosalind Franklin, at the Marlene Boll Theatre inside Detroit's Boll Family YMCA from Feb. 9-18.
With the holidays right around the corner, members of the Detroit Mercy community share their favorite memories and traditions.
A reader’s response to a feature on the new Tommy Titan in the Spring 2023 edition of Spiritus prompted a deeper dive into the origins of the beloved mascot, with it coinciding during a historic basketball season in 1976-77.
As the UDM community celebrates Thanksgiving, several Titans share their holiday traditions and who they are thankful for at the University.
The UDM Pride club has played a significant role in making the campus more inclusive and welcoming to all students, especially those who identify as queer.
With the fall semester in full swing, several Titan freshmen share how their experience at UDM has been thus far.
On Tuesday, Nov. 21, at the beginning of Detroit Mercy's men's basketball home opener, City Council Member Angela Calloway will present the prestigious Spirit of Detroit Award to Jerica Williams for her outstanding achievement in becoming the program's first-ever female men's assistant coach.
Detroit Mercy recently named nine leaders in healthcare, education, business, technology, architecture and mission work to its Board of Trustees, the University’s governing body.
Detroit Mercy's Ignite Scholarship, provides qualified students with significant financial assistance for the three-year program which prepares individuals to become master’s-level psychological practitioners or to pursue additional graduate study.
Student veterans at each of Detroit Mercy’s campuses have bravely served and defended our country in many different branches of the military. In recognition of Veterans Day, Detroit Mercy is proud to highlight several student veterans.
Senior Communications major Jeremiah Steen received the Spirit of Hope Award from Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Community Service Commission for his commitment to volunteerism, service or philanthropy.
A Grosse Pointe man’s discovery of a 100-year-old Detroit Free Press article led to the exhibit on display at University of Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus Library and may have a unique family connection.
Detroit Mercy and Oakland Community College (OCC) have announced an articulation agreement making it easier for OCC pre-engineering graduates to complete a bachelor’s degree in various engineering disciplines at UDM.
Detroit Mercy ranks No. 455 out of 4,500 colleges and universities nationwide for salary earned over the 40-year length of a career according to research published by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce in 2022.
In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs Sept. 15-Oct. 15, Detroit Mercy’s Marketing & Communications highlights Latinx Student Union.
Detroit Mercy was ranked among the top national universities by U.S. News & World Report for a fifth year in a row, earning a No. 185 rank in the National Universities category.
Once again, our hearts are filled with grief over the ongoing turmoil in Israel and Palestine. We hope that all members of our University community join together in prayer to end the violence and to grieve the lives lost on both sides.
The University of Detroit Mercy Department of Athletics is proud to announce that the 5th Annual City College Series DPS Benefit Game is set for Thursday, Nov. 2 as the men's basketball team host city-rival Wayne State in an exhibition contest at 7 p.m. inside Calihan Hall.
To address a high demand for nurses, University of Detroit Mercy and Macomb Community College are collaborating to bring a bachelor’s degree in Nursing completion program to Macomb County.
Whether it was laughing at a theatre performance, touring historic neighborhoods on bicycles, taking in the glow of a bonfire, catching up with friends and classmates or enjoying the fall festival, Detroit Mercy's Homecoming had something for everyone.
A project that started out with a simple L-shaped building led to international recognition for three Detroit Mercy students in the American Institute of Architects Committee on the Environment (AIA COTE) Top Ten for Students Competition.
UDM’s longtime professor of Biology Fr. R. Gerard Albright, S.J., died Sept. 22 at the Colombiere Jesuit Community in Clarkston, Mich. He was 97 and had been with the University for more than 60 years.
Detroit Mercy will host the 18th annual Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit Conference on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 12-13. The theme of this year’s conference is “Revolution from the Heart of Nature: Take Action in Detroit.”
Michigan Poet Laureate Nandi Comer will read her work and engage in dialogue about craft and culture with Detroit poet Brittany Rogers at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12 at University of Detroit Mercy.