College News

A Christmas tree next to the Titans sign, both lit up for the holidays.

UDM's campuses will close in recognition of the holiday season. Please have a safe and memorable holiday season!

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The launch and dissemination of these core values come during an exciting time of growth for UDM, highlighted by strong national rankings and new academic programs.

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UDM graduates rank in the top 9% of 4,476 colleges and universities nationwide for salary earned over a period of 15 to 40 years during their career.

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The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse rankings focus on student outcomes rather than inputs, highlighting the tangible value a school delivers to its students. It evaluates colleges on several key measures, including social mobility and salary impact.

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For the seventh consecutive year, University of Detroit Mercy has been recognized as one of the top universities in the country.

CBA launches new real estate undergraduate concentration

The program was developed in consultation with industry professionals and is designed for those seeking entry into the commercial real estate industry, property development, property management, real estate investing and related careers. The real estate concentration brings to an even dozen the number of concentrations offered to undergraduate business students.

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Prospective students looking to earn their graduate degrees will receive an opportunity to learn more about UDM graduate programs currently available, including online and hybrid programs.

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Five College of Business Administration alumni will be celebrated on Sunday, Oct. 19, during the annual Business Leadership Awards. The event will begin with Mass at 10 a.m. in the St. Ignatius Chapel, followed by brunch and the awards ceremony at 11:15 a.m. at the Detroit Golf Club.

Charlton Center Summer Camp is a success

Detroit Mercy’s Charlton Center for Responsible Investing conducted its first week-long summer investment camp for 30 rising high school juniors and seniors in June.

Angela Yuhana, Alexa Prenkocevic, and Ivy Miah hold up certificates in a selfie.

This spring, UDM’s Center for Practice & Research in Management & Ethics (PRIME) hosted its annual Sustainability Case Challenge with several student teams judged by faculty and alumni.

Photos of the 2025 Spirit Award winners. From left: William Patrick Young, Rosalie Tocco-Bradley, Mark A. Wisniewski, Barbara A. Purifoy-Seldon, Mike DiGiovanni, Douglas R. Dascenzo and Michael P. Jacob.

One alumnus from each of the seven schools is selected for the honor from nominations submitted from both inside and outside the University. 

Mark Formosa stands next to a presentation poster entitled Titan Financial Initiative.

Mark Formosa’s core values blossomed at UDM, where he found a tight-knit environment that supported his personal and intellectual development.

A photo of a tree during spring on Detroit Mercy's McNichols Campus.

The 'Opportunity College and University' designation highlights UDM as a model institution for fostering student success and advancing research on effective campus practices.

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Graduate programs in Business, Engineering, Law, health professions and Nursing once again ranked among the top in the United States in the 2025-26 'U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges' edition. 

A student presents his research to someone at the Celebration of Scholarly Achievement event.

This designation puts UDM among just 216 other institutions nationwide to receive this distinction. It identifies research happening at colleges and universities that historically have not been recognized for their research activity, including institutions that do not offer many or any doctoral degrees.

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February is Black History Month, and University of Detroit Mercy will celebrate with a series of enlightening events across all campuses.

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Three University of Detroit Mercy online programs are ranked among the top in the nation in the latest ranking.  

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The CBA Alumni Board, CBA Student Advisory Board and CBA Board of Advisors and their families are invited to Dinner and Men's Basketball game, Jan. 30.

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Join us Wednesday, Nov. 6 for the Charlton Center Speaker Series and Fireside Chat with Suzanne Shank, co-founder, President & CEO of Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC.

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For a sixth year in a row, University of Detroit Mercy was ranked among the top national universities by U.S. News & World Report in its Best Colleges 2025 edition.

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The 2025 Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranking has put UDM at No. 43 in the nation, nine places higher than it ranked the University last year.

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Join us Oct. 23 for a Personal and Professional Perspective on Civil Rights, by speaker Kalpana Kotagal.

Dozens of people wearing red UDM t-shirts and others stand and pose for a Class of 2028 photo outdoors in front of Holden Hall and the TITANS signage.

New Titans took part in move-in day to Shiple Hall, First-year Convocation, PTV and more to help kick-off their college careers.

CBA Students win at International Business Ethics & Sustainability Case Challenge

CBA students succeed among their international peers at the 2024 IBESCC sustainability case competition.

College of Business Administration accreditation extended

The College of Business Administration has received a five-year extension of its accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). Detroit Mercy's CBA has remained fully accredited since 1949, making this the 75th anniversary of its accreditation.

Four students stand around the EA Cafe coffee cart inside of the Engineering Building.

Over the past year, Bianca Candela and a few of her peers have made pushing a gray utility cart across the McNichols Campus part of their Wednesday morning routine. The cart is the movable home of the Entrepreneurship Association’s EA Café.

Eight people stand and mingle inside of Boost Detroit with photos, television screens and a countertop pictured in the photo. The words DETROIT BOOST are displayed on the wall.

Detroit Mercy’s Center for Social Entrepreneurship works with local entrepreneurs who want to address social issues and help communities through business.

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Scholarships are a way to make education accessible to all, and University of Detroit Mercy is no stranger to granting scholarships to a wide array of students. Through the generosity of private donors and philanthropic organizations, the University gives Titans the chance to pursue the education of their dreams.

Three photos feature graduates during commencement ceremonies inside of Calihan Hall.

The world welcomed new Titans with more than 1,000 University of Detroit Mercy graduates receiving their diplomas across four Commencement ceremonies May 10-11 on the McNichols Campus.

Nisha Miah poses in a pink shawl.

Nisha Miah's tumultuous upbringing has led her to a deep sense of empathy for people and has shaped who she is today. When she read University of Detroit Mercy's mission statement and vision during her college search, she knew it was where she needed to be.

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The new partnership aims to improve matriculation to graduate and professional schools, improve professional licensing passage rates, and improve employability for graduates.

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Two UDM graduate programs were ranked in the top 20 in the nation and several other programs were included in the 2024-25 U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges edition.

The McNichols Campus is covered in snow during the winter as seen through this aerial drone photo.

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.

UDM to celebrate student, faculty research projects

Detroit Mercy will recognize the academic work of students, staff and faculty at the 16th annual Celebration of Scholarly Achievement (CSA). This University-wide event will feature traditional research posters, artistic displays, performances, lightning talks, a keynote address by an internationally known speaker and more.

An aerial photograph of Detroit Mercy's McNichols Campus.

University of Detroit Mercy has recently received more than $2 million in grants to help educate students and their work in the community. 

Three students who are members of The League pose for a photo on the left side. On the right side, members of The League talk amongst each other.

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.

A student uses her computer during an MBA class.

UDM was ranked 13th nationally in the Best Online General Management MBA Programs category, while its online Graduate Nursing Program was No. 62.