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  • 2025 Homecoming weekend to welcome all Titans, Sept. 26-27

    Wednesday August 27, 2025

    A group of four images from Homecoming 2025. First is a group of cyclist, second is lighting of the bonfire, third is a group of individuals with Tommy the Titan, and fourth is a group of men playing pickleball

     

    Students, alumni, employees, family, fans and friends are all invited to join in the festivities at the University’s annual Homecoming, set for Sept. 26-27on the McNichols Campus.

    This two-day event offers something for everyone—from exciting games and tours to informative sessions and even tasty barbecue wings to enjoy throughout the day on Saturday.

    Among the highlights are the annual bike tour of the historic areas surrounding the McNichols Campus, a pickleball clinic and competition, a taping of Detroit Mercy’s long-running show, “Ask the Professor” and a performance in the newly established Black Box Theatre in the Student Union.

    Attendees can also cheer on men’s lacrosse alumni Titans at Titan Field as they take on the 2025-26 men’s lacrosse team in a friendly game at noon on Saturday.

    The main event is the Fall Festival which is slated to begin at 4:30 p.m. It features laser tag, arts and crafts, bubble soccer, yard and casino games, food trucks, scavenger hunt and many more family friendly activities, all located inside or near the Student Fitness Center. After dusk, a bonfire will be lit to celebrate all Titan Athletic teams!

    Also included in the weekend’s events and numerous reunions are the College of Health Professions Research Symposium, a Golden Jubilee reunion for the Class of 1975 and the presentation of 2025’s Alumni Achievement Spirit Award honorees.

    Full Homecoming info!
  • ϳԹ Street Fest set for Saturday, Sept. 6

    Monday August 25, 2025

    University of Detroit Mercy, in partnership with the Detroit Month of Design Festival, and in collaboration with Gesu and Live6 Alliance, is hosting ϳԹ Street Fest on Saturday, Sept. 6.

    The free event is set to run from 12-8 p.m. and is part of the Six Mile Street Fest. All are welcome.

    ϳԹ’s part in the event will be located on the lawn at the entrance of the McNichols Campus. It will feature sustainability exercises, crafts, workshops, children’s activities, food, vendors and much more.

    The ϳԹ Street Fest is being co-sponsored by University Ministry, Office of Mission Integration, Titan Equity Nourish Network, Student Life, University Recreation, Detroit Collaborative Design Center (DCDC) and Titan Athletics.

    A posted for ϳԹ Street Fest on 9-6-25, Noon to 8 p.m., ϳԹ McNichols Campus entrance, featuring flowers and a butterfly and text with the sponsors for the event.

  • Second annual CHP Research Symposium set for Sept. 27

    Monday August 25, 2025

    The will hold its second annual Research Symposium on Saturday, Sept. 27. This enlightening day dedicated to transforming healthcare in Detroit will take place from 12-4 p.m. on the McNichols Campus and is part of the University’s Homecoming celebration.

    Faculty, staff, alumni, community members and current students are welcome to attend this inspiring event, which honors Detroit’s rich history and innovative spirit. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with fellow professionals and scholars while exploring transformative healthcare solutions that emphasize patient-centered care, community well-being and the sustainability of the healthcare workforce.

    For more information, email Joshua Olson at chpresearchsymposium@udmercy.edu

    Three images of attendees at 2024 CHP Research Symposium

  • TENN garden party for community set for Aug. 5

    Friday August 01, 2025

    All are welcome to join the Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) and Martin Park community in celebrating our bustling garden with an afternoon of food, planting and harvesting on Tuesday, Aug. 5. The free event is set to begin at 4 p.m. at the garden located at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

    The church is located at 16100 Lawton Street in Detroit.

    To RSVP and for more information, please contact tenn@udmercy.edu.

    A flyer for the TENN Garden Party on August 5, with additional text reading 'Join us for food, harvesting, and fun in our bustling garden.'

  • ϳԹ to host all-sports fundraising dinner, Sept. 2

    Thursday July 31, 2025

    University of Detroit Mercy will host an exclusive all-sports fundraising dinner on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at the Cambria Hotel in downtown Detroit.

    The inaugural “An Evening with the Titans of Detroit” event will feature live music, fine dining, beverages and auction items. The night is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. with a happy hour, followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $250 per person.

    Several special guests in attendance will include Hall of Fame basketball coach Tom Izzo, NBA All-Star Derrick Coleman, Titan legend John Long and NBA champion Steve Smith.

    ϳԹ men’s basketball coach Mark Montgomery, the Titans men’s basketball team and other ϳԹ coaches will also be in attendance. ϳԹ is home to 17 NCAA Division I varsity athletic teams.

    “It is going to be a great night for fans to get together with some of the best athletes and sports personalities in Detroit, all to support Titan athletics,” said Director of Athletics Robert C. Vowels, Jr.

    Table sponsorships are available by contacting ϳԹ Director of Development Jason Clark at 313-993-1232 or clarkje@udmercy.edu.

    Learn more/Register!

    A graphic for 'An evening with the Titans of Detroit,' with additional text reading Sept. 2, Tuesday, Cambria Hotel, Detroit, 5:30 happy four, 7 p.m. dinner. Logos on the graphic are for Detroit Mercy Titans and Cambria Hotel.

Resources, Centers and Clinics

Center for Social Entrepreneurship

The Center provides business expertise and acumen as well as mentors to assist local entrepreneurs, beginning with the “Boost” workshop that aids entrepreneurs in developing business plans to achieve a greater social impact.

Counseling Clinic

The clinic provides no-cost counseling services to Detroit residents who otherwise may not have access to mental health services.

Dental Center

Detroit Mercy Dental offers dental services and education through two clinics, nine outreach clinics, a mobile dental clinic and a school-based dental sealant program.

Dental Mobile Clinic

The clinic travels to local participating schools in Detroit and Wayne County to provide comprehensive care for K-12 children. 

Detroit Collaborative Design Center

The design center provides design services to non-profit community and civic organizations to engage communities and enhance neighborhoods.

Detroit Mercy Eye Institute

The Detroit Mercy Eye Institute includes the state-of-the-art equipment and technology needed to diagnose, monitor, and treat numerous eye conditions. The clinic will also provide affordable eyecare to the uninsured and vulnerable populations.

Law Clinics

Detroit Mercy Law provides legal assistance to Detroit area residents through six clinics: Immigration Law Clinic, SADO Criminal Appellate Clinic, Criminal Trial Clinic, Veterans Law Clinic, Juvenile Law Appellate Clinic and Intellectual Property Law Clinic.

Pre-College Programs

Detroit area students in grades 4-12 participate in more than 15 outreach programs annually through Saturday classes, summer camps, and innovative curricula in the sciences, technology engineering, mathematics, architecture and design.

Psychology Clinic

The Psychology Clinic provides assessment and counseling services for approximately 300 clients annually. Fees are based on ability to pay.

Rx for Reading Program

This program increases access to children’s books and supports families in reading to their children.  The program has distributed more than 2,000 children’s books a month at a variety of locations, including low-income health, dental and WIC clinics; homeless shelters; and Head Start programs.

Summer Camps

kids and science camp A variety of summer activities available on ϳԹ Campuses. Some are hosted by ϳԹ; some are simply located on our campuses.

Summer Camps

Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN)

students carrying bags of groceries

TENN is a student-led and community-driven food justice program that delivers fresh produce to 60 families in New Martin Park Neighborhood and 80 seniors at Theresa Maxis Senior Apartments.

TENN

Alliances and Initiatives

Reimagining the Civic Commons

University of Detroit Mercy serves as one of the institutional anchors for the “Reimaging the Civic Commons” initiative, which is funded through the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation grant. The initiative focuses on the City of Detroit’s neighborhood revitalization priority: the Livernois/McNichols area. The project’s goal is to revitalize the neighborhoods between its two anchor institutions, Detroit Mercy and Marygrove College, creating a denser and more diverse urban community.

Live6 Alliance

University of Detroit Mercy helped to launch the Live6 Alliance in August 2015 to strengthen the Livernois Avenue and McNichols Road commercial corridor in northwest Detroit.

Service Immersion Days / Trips

students building a platform during a service immersion trip These experiences give students opportunities to serve in shelters, soup kitchens, after school projects, urban farms and many other important community based projects both locally and nationally.

Service Immersion

Directories

Media Experts Guide

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Detroit Mercy scholars are experts in their fields and many have agreed to be available to media. Note that experts' views are their own and may not reflect the views of their colleagues or University of Detroit Mercy. 

Detroit Mercy Media Experts

Migration Research Directory

The is an open-access resource for high-quality research on migration, provided by the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. Faculty members from Jesuit universities around the world provide important migration and refugee research from a wide variety of perspectives.