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Detroit Mercy students, staff prepare for 2025 commencement

As the Class of 2025 prepares to walk across the stage on May 10, Detroit Mercy is planning a celebration that reflects not only academic achievement, but also the university’s core values of leadership, service and community. With a powerful speaker, an inspiring valedictorian and strong participation from graduates, this […]

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Led by alums, Leadership Slam inspires UDM students

On April 15, Detroit Mercy held its annual Leadership Slam, held and organized by Kathleen Zimmerman-Oster. This year’s Slam had two former Detroit Mercy alumni speakers, Angelo Vitale and Michael Birney, as they offered an inspirational presentation by offering up their own advice based on their personal experiences on their […]

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UDM alum Luther Keith dies, leaves legacy in Detroit

University of Detroit Mercy alumnus Luther Keith died on March. 5, at the age of 74, leaving behind a rich legacy through his work as a renowned journalist, activist and blues musician.   Keith’s career in journalism began at The Varsity News, UDM’s student newspaper, where he established himself as […]

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Women honored at Detroit Mercy annual event

On March 19, Detroit Mercy’s Student Life and Campus Activity Board put on its Phenomenal Women’s Reception. This event celebrates the uniqueness of  campus by honoring all the woman identifying members of University of Detroit Mercy.   The event is an evening dedicated to celebrating the lives of women at […]

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Detroit Mercy Theatre Company debuts ‘The Grown Ups’

Looking to indulge in some stories around the campfire? The University of Detroit Mercy is gearing up for an exciting new play, “The Grown Ups,” that promises to hit home for anyone who’s ever felt the pressures and uncertainties of adulthood. Debuting April 4 at the Marlene Boll Theatre, the […]

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Suicide prevention event comes to campus on April 9

The University of Detroit Mercy will host “A Discussion on Universal Suicide Screening in Medical Settings” on April 9, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the University’s ballroom. This event aims to address suicide prevention in healthcare environments, bringing awareness to a growing concern among medical professionals and students […]

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UDM students spend service trip in Tennessee

  Many students on the Detroit Mercy campus headed to warm destinations with sandy beaches for spring break. A group of students in the Detroit Mercy ministry chose to spend their Spring Break in the Appalachian Mountain chain of Tennessee.    A group of six women and two ministry leaders served […]