A Values-Based Education

Our students learn Jesuit and Mercy values

ReBUILD scholar’s research honors late uncle’s memory

Drinking and driving kills 28 people a day in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). One Detroit Mercy student is working to change that.

hand device to hold pot steadyDetroit Mercy capstone project gives students the chance to change lives

University of Detroit Mercy students saw the culmination of two semesters of work — not to mention four years of learning — when they presented life-changing capstone projects to veterans at Detroit's John D. Dingell VA Medical Center.

 

A graphic featuring Kara Wolfbauer. Text reads, Kara Wolfbauer, Class of 2023, Valedictorian, Communication Studies and Psychology, Softball Student-Athlete, Captain. A quote reads, What I love genuinely about Detroit Mercy is that people come here from so many different religions. ... To me the Jesuit and Mercy values are about being a servant and being there for other people. ... That's what I love. A small graphic graduation cap with a Detroit Mercy logo and 2023 is featured in the corner.
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Service and Immersion

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Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN)

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Service Learning

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Our alumni live these values

Get to know: Kara Wolfbauer ’23, keeping game day fun
Kara Wolfbauer shown on camera at the Red Wings gameKara 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 …

Get to know: Bethany Howard, making Detroit more vibrant one wall at a time
Mural of a woman holding a bright sunDetroit is targeting blight in its neighborhoods with the powerful connection between art and community. “Community art is all about ownership and connection,” Bethany Howard ’21 said. “It’s about bringing people together to create something special, something that reflects their shared values and experiences.” That was the inspiration behind the …