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  • 黑料社区app鈥檚 online听graduate听programs earn听national recognition from 鈥楿.S. News & World Report鈥櫶

    Wednesday January 28, 2026

    A combined photo of Nursing and Business students at a computer.

    Three 黑料社区app听online programs are ranked among the听best in the nation in the 2026听U.S. News & World Report鈥檚听Best Online Programs rankings.听The latest rankings were published on Jan. 27.

    The College of Business Administration鈥檚听online MBA Management program听cracked the top 10 and听was ranked No. 8听in the听country, up five spots from last year.听This is the 11th听year in a row that the program was ranked among the top 25 programs in the U.S.

    In addition, 黑料社区app’s overall听MBA was ranked听No. 276听out of 364 programs for 2026. This is the second consecutive year that the听overall MBA program has been ranked听nationally.

    In the College of Health Professions,听the McAuley School of Nursing鈥檚 online master鈥檚 in Nursing program was ranked No. 72听out of 198 ranked programs.

    At Detroit Mercy, students receive personalized attention from faculty who care deeply about their growth and development. They leave 黑料社区app鈥檚 academic programs with more than just a degree 鈥 the University鈥檚 Jesuit and Mercy values mold graduates into compassionate leaders who are ready for success in today鈥檚 highly competitive job markets.

    In addition to national recognition for online programs, the College of Business Administration and the College of Health Professions have been lauded for other academic programs.

    Last year,听黑料社区app鈥檚 MBA program was ranked No. 16 for Graduate Management听by听U.S. News and World Report,听while its听Undergraduate Business Programs in Management and Entrepreneurship听received a No. 18 ranking nationally.

    黑料社区app鈥檚 College of Business Administration is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. Only the top 5% of business schools in the world are听accredited by the AACSB.

    The College of Health Professions, which includes the McAuley School of Nursing and听School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, offers more than a dozen academic programs across undergraduate,听graduate听and doctoral levels.

    Last fall, 黑料社区app鈥檚听Physician Assistant Program was recognized as the top PA program in the U.S.听The Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) honored 黑料社区app with its 2025 Excellence in PA Education award, one of the highest national recognitions in the field.

    These听Best Online Program rankings听from听U.S. News & World Report听follow听the听Wall Street Journal/College Pulse report that ranked Detroit Mercy听No. 36 nationally and No. 2 in Michigan.听Detroit Mercy鈥檚 national ranking听improved听seven spots from the previous year.

    黑料社区app鈥檚 ranking from听WSJ/College Pulse makes it the No. 3 Catholic university in the United States and No. 2 ranked university among all Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities in the country.

    Detroit Mercy also ranks among the top 9% of all colleges and universities in the U.S. for career earnings, according to Georgetown University鈥檚 Center on Education and the Workforce research report听Ranking 4,476 Colleges by ROI (2025).听This data means that Detroit Mercy graduates can expect to earn more than $2.1 million in salary over their 40-year career compared with those who forgo a college education.

    Learn more about听黑料社区app’s听听补苍诲听.鈥

  • Mission Week activities planned on McNichols Campus, Feb. 1-6

    Wednesday January 28, 2026

    Mission Week (Feb. 1-7) celebrates the gathering of our community to honor, reflect on and learn more about our Detroit Mercy mission and identity through our Mercy heritage and Ignatian traditions.

    A number of activities designed to acknowledge and teach us more about our mission and identity will take place during Mission Week from Sunday, Feb. 1, through Friday, Feb. 6,听as follows:

    • Sunday, Feb. 1, at 8 p.m., Sunday Mass (St Ignatius Chapel)
    • Monday, Feb 2, at 3:30 p.m., Rosary for the monthly intentions of Pope Leo (Holy Spirit Chapel)
    • Tuesday, Feb 3, from 12:45-2 p.m., M.U.G. Hour and Conversation (Ministry Office)
    • Tuesday, Feb 3, at 7 p.m., Adoration (St. Ignatius Chapel)
    • Wednesday, Feb 4, from 6-8 p.m., Interfaith dinner and panel discussion (Student Union Ballroom)
    • Thursday, Feb 5, at 12:45 p.m., Mission Mass, sponsored by Office of Mission Integration (St. Ignatius Chapel)
    • Friday, Feb 6, from 1-3 p.m., Jummah Prayer and Social, Theme: The Legacy of Black Muslims in America (Student Union, Fountain Lounge)

    Flyer titled 鈥楳ission Week鈥 with a blue background and list of daily events for Mission Week: 鈥 Sunday, Feb. 1: 8 p.m. Mass at St. Ignatius Chapel to kick off Mission Week. 鈥 Monday, Feb. 2: 3:30 p.m. Rosary for the monthly intentions of Pope Leo in the Holy Spirit Chapel. 鈥 Tuesday, Feb. 3: 12:45 p.m. Mug Hour in the Ministry Office; 7 p.m. Adoration in St. Ignatius Chapel. 鈥 Wednesday, Feb. 4: 6鈥8 p.m. Interfaith Dinner with an interfaith panel discussion in the Student Union Ballroom. 鈥 Thursday, Feb. 5: 12:45 p.m. Mission Mass sponsored by the Office of Mission Integration in St. Ignatius Chapel. 鈥 Friday, Feb. 6: Jummah Prayer and Social at 12:45 p.m., and at 3 p.m., a program on 鈥楾he Legacy of Black Muslims in America.鈥 In the bottom left-hand corner are the 黑料社区app University Ministry and Mission Integration logos.

  • Interfaith dinner and panel to be celebrated in Student Union, Feb. 4

    Tuesday January 27, 2026

    University Ministry will celebrate world interfaith harmony at an interfaith panel and dinner on Wednesday, Feb. 4, from 6-8 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus. All Titans are invited.

    Participants will share food together, hear personal stories from a panel of speakers of various religious perspectives on sustaining hope and enjoy a cultural drumming and singing group that includes one 黑料社区app graduate student.

    Free food for all in attendance includes halal, kosher, gluten-free and vegetarian options.

    It is a +1 spiritual opportunity for 黑料社区app students in leadership, and students can volunteer at the event as well to count toward service hours.

    For more information, please contact Director of University Ministry Anita Klueg at kluegag@udmercy.edu.

     

  • 黑料社区app unites for wide-ranging Black History Month celebration

    Tuesday January 27, 2026

    A graphic for Black History month. The words "Black History Month" are in white on the left against a black background. On the right, diagonal stripes in red, yellow, and green extend from the top to the bottom of the image.A wide variety of events featuring award-winning poets, films, talks and workshops are being planned at all Detroit Mercy Campuses to celebrate Black History Month.

    The events are designed to show the importance of Black history in the United States.

    You’re sure to find something educational, inspiring and entertaining at these events. Please see full listing of events below. Check back regularly as new events and updates will be added periodically.

    Full BHM info.
  • Applications open for 2026鈥27 student leadership positions

    Tuesday January 27, 2026

    Applications are now open for 黑料社区app student leadership positions. We are currently recruiting for the following roles:

    • International Orientation Leader (International Services Office), Summer 2026
    • Orientation Leader (Student Life Office), Summer 2026
    • Peer Wellness Educator (Wellness Center), Fall 2026-Winter 2027
    • Resident Advisor (Residence Life),听Fall 2026-Winter 2027

    All students are welcome to apply.

    If interested, please complete the General Application Form below, and information on the next steps will be emailed to you upon submission of this form.

    Please note the following听mandatory听components to the process:

    • Step 1: Complete General Application Form
    • Step 2: Attend group process
    • Step 3: Individual interview

    Flyer with a beige background with illustrations of potted plants along the bottom. At the top, in black text, it reads: 鈥淏loom Where You Are Planted.鈥 Below that, in bold green text, it says: 鈥淪tudent Leader Recruitment.鈥 A QR code is centered in the middle of the flyer for more information or to apply.

  • 黑料社区app to host presentation on 鈥楯ustice, Violence and Social Determinants of Health,鈥 Jan. 29

    Tuesday January 27, 2026

    Headshot of Julisa AbadDetroit Mercy鈥檚 Women鈥檚 and Gender Studies Program will host a presentation and discussion by Julisa Abad titled “Justice, Violence and Social Determinants of Health.” The event will take place on Thursday, Jan. 29, from 4-5:30 p.m. in Room 124 of the Health Professions Facility, on the McNichols Campus. All are welcome to attend this free event.

    Abad is the LGBTQ community engagement liaison for the Wayne County Prosecutor鈥檚 Office Special Victims Unit and an advocate for justice for transgender people.

    This event is co-hosted by the and Office of Equal Opportunity.

    With any questions, please email Mary Liz Valesano at valesame@udmercy.edu.

  • Information session for M-C3 Pitch Competition set for Jan. 28

    Tuesday January 27, 2026

    Detroit Mercy will host an information session for students to learn more about the Michigan Campus Community Challenge (M-C3) Pitch Competition on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 1 p.m. The info session will take place in Room 213 of the Commerce & Finance Building.

    The M-C3 is a student entrepreneurial scholarship competition that integrates real-world, project-based learning into the campus experience. The program includes the potential to earn significant scholarship dollars, as well as student and faculty stipends.

    Since 2012, about 370 students, faculty and community leaders have participated in this scholarship competition with more than $350,000 awarded in stipends and scholarships.

    This faculty-supported competition is open to individuals or teams where students will have the opportunity to solve a real problem in a Michigan community and a chance to win up to $7,500 for their idea.

    All students are invited to attend the information session to learn more about this opportunity and how to apply. Lunch will be provided.

    For more information or questions, please contact Derrin Leppek at leppekdj@udmercy.edu.

    A graphic for 2026 Michigan Campus Community Challenge, presented by Michigan Career Connect and Michigan Colleges Alliance. There is a photo of three students on the right side of the page.

  • Apply for 2026 Valedictorian and Kappa Gamma Pi honors society

    Tuesday January 27, 2026

    Student speaker at 2025 黑料社区app Commencement at the podium on stage with colorful flowers in the foregroundStudents who are December 2025 graduates or preparing to graduate in May or August 2026 with a minimum GPA 3.80 may apply to be selected as the Detroit Mercy 2026 Valedictorian.

    While the tradition of valedictorians calls for academic excellence (a minimum of 3.80 GPA) and instructional involvement, the role also calls for a graduate who has a meaningful message.听Other important characteristics of Detroit Mercy鈥檚 Valedictorian:

    • Well-rounded
    • Strong leadership skills
    • Organized
    • Team player
    • Excellent writing and speaking skills
    • Flexible
    • Versatile
    • Sensitive towards others
    • Able to accept constructive criticism
    • Able to meet deadlines

    The deadline for submitting your application and nomination(s) is Monday, March 2.听 There will be no exceptions to the submission date.听

    Access additional information, including application and nomination form here.

    If you are a December 2025 graduate or have applied for graduation in May/August 2026 and have a minimum GPA of 3.30, you may be interested in membership in Kappa Gamma Pi, a national Catholic graduate honor society.

    A Detroit Mercy nominee must be:

    • completing sufficient coursework to have attained a point-standing required for graduation with honors.
    • a leader in extracurricular on-campus or off-campus groups and activities; a volunteer for college, community or faith-based service projects.
    • one of not more than 15% of the students being graduated from your institution during the current academic year.
    • willing to accept membership, knowing the responsibility for continued individual leadership in faith-based, civic and Kappa-sponsored activity that membership implies.

    If you meet the above criteria and are interested in membership, complete the online .

    Your application and $75 fee must be received NO LATER than Friday, Feb. 13.听

    Once you are a member of KGP, you will be eligible to apply for the 2026 Kappa Gamma Pi Cornaro Pi Scholarship for Graduate Studies.听 Two recipients will receive $3,500 each to be applied as needed for graduate expenses at any accredited college or university. This is a non-renewable grant.

    Learn more about Kappa Gamma Pi organization here.

  • Stories the shape us: 鈥楻edemption Road,鈥 special screening set for Feb. 11

    Tuesday January 27, 2026

    Image of Yusef Bunchy Shakur, wearing a black beanie and blue hoodies with orange Detroit on the frontAs part of Black History Month, Detroit Mercy will hold a special screening of the award鈥憌inning documentary Redemption Road, on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 5:30鈥8 p.m., in Room 113 of the Ford Life Sciences Building.

    The documentary tells a story of transformation, tracing the life of Yusef Bunchy Shakur from a childhood shaped by abandonment and violence to his emergence as a respected community leader and thinker.

    The screening will be followed by a conversation with Shakur. All members of the campus community are welcome to attend.

    This event is supported through a grant from the University鈥檚 Mission Microgrant Program.

    For more information, please contact Stacey Stevens at stevenst@udmercy.edu.

  • URec unveils intramural sports programming for winter semester

    Tuesday January 27, 2026

    Detroit Mercy鈥檚 University Recreation (URec) has something for everyone this school year with its intramural sports programming.

    Sports leagues and tournaments are offered to all 黑料社区app students, faculty and staff, and provide the opportunity to compete against one another throughout the academic year for intramural championship prizes. The leagues are FREE for all.

    URec strives to have a diverse selection of programming available to students and employees. Winter 2026 intramural programming includes:

    • Futsal (indoor soccer)
    • Basketball
    • Pickleball
    • Spikeball
    • Bowling
    • Disc golf

    Please contact Assistant Director of Recreational Sports Allen Seales at sealesv@udmercy.edu or 313-993-1781 with any questions.

    A flyer titled 鈥淲inter Intramural Sports鈥 from Detroit Mercy University Recreation lists free intramural leagues and tournaments for students, faculty and staff. Sports shown with simple icons include: 5v5 futsal on Tuesdays from Jan. 27 to Feb. 10; 5v5 basketball on Thursdays from Feb. 5 to Mar. 5; a 2v2 pickleball tournament on Feb. 18; a spikeball tournament on Mar. 18; a bowling tournament in March (date TBD); and a 2v2 disc golf tournament in April (date TBD). The flyer includes a registration link to IMLeagues.com/黑料社区appERCY, a QR code and contact information for Allen Seales.

Student Spotlight

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  • Student Success and Academic Support

    Student Success Center

    The Student Success Center offers a testing center, tutoring and study groups, professional mentoring, athlete study table, placement testing, and more. Some of the programs listed below are also part of the Student Success Center.

    • Academic Interest and Major Exploration (AIME)- Developmental advising and peer mentoring to conditionally admitted students.

    • Student Accessibility Services- available to all currently enrolled students who have documented disabilities that substantially limit them in one or more major life activities. Individuals eligible for services may have, but are not limited to, the following types of disabilities: mobility, orthopedic, hearing, visual, learning, psychological and attentional.

    • KCP Program - Michigan students who can benefit from improving their academic skills. Professional, confidential academic support.

    • Personal Counseling - Professional outpatient counseling and psychotherapeutic treatment is available to students at no charge.

    • Tutoring Appointments - SSC offers free tutoring in most freshman and some upper-division courses, including math, chemistry, biology, languages, philosophy, history and English. Make an appointment.

    TRIO Student Support Services

    TRIO SSS is a federally funded program designed to provide underrepresented student populations. It provides assistance with scholarship applications, academic success planning, mentoring and more.

    The Writing Center

    Work on any stage of the writing process. with peer consultants. Review your assignments, drafts, instructor feedback and questions. Get support if English is not your first language.

    Student Advising

    Work with your faculty advisor to reflect on your academic and career goals and to track your academic progress.

    Office of Equal Opportunity - Student Accommodations

    Accommodations are individualized modifications or adjustments to the academic or campus environment. Find out how to request accommodations.

    Test Prep: FREE Kaplan Courses

    Detroit Mercy has partnered with Kaplan, a global education services provider, to offer our students free access to Kaplan’s industry-leading test prep resources, including for the following graduate-level admissions and licensing exams:

  • Important Dates

    TERM I - 2025 FALL SEMESTER – 16 Weeks (including 1 week break)

    • March 17, 2025 Registration Begins
    •  Aug. 16 - 24: Early Fall  Intersession/Immersion/Experience (credit)
    • Aug. 24: Last Day to Register Before Classes Begin
    • Aug. 25: Classes Begin
    • Aug. 31: Last Day to Add a Class (web closes at midnight)
    • Aug. 31: Last Day to Delete a Class without a W grade
    • Sept. 1: Labor Day Holiday
    • Sept. 11: Celebrate Spirit!
    • Sept. 19: Deadline for Summer "I" grades
    • Oct. 6-7 : Fall Break (no classes/university open)
    • Oct. 21: Mid-term Grades are due
    • Oct. 27: Advising for Winter/Summer begins
    • Nov. 3: for Winter/Summer begins
    • Nov. 17: Last Day to Withdraw (full semester course)
    • Nov 26 - 30: Thanksgiving Holiday (UNIV CLOSED)
    • Dec. 9 - 13: Final Exam Week (Tuesday through Saturday)
    • Dec. 13: Official End of Term I/Fall
    • Dec. 15: Grades due by Noon for Term I/Fall
    • Dec. 14 - 21: Late Fall Immersion/Experience (non-credit)

    Academic Calendar | Registration ScheduleOffice of the Registrar

    TERM II - 2026 WINTER SEMESTER - 16 Weeks

    • Oct 27, 2025: Advising for Term II Begins
    • Nov. 3: Registration Begins
    • Dec. 29 - Jan. 10, 2026: Early Winter Intersession/Immersion/Exp (credit)
    • Jan. 11: Registration Ends
    • Jan. 12: Classes Begin
    • Jan: 18: Last Day to Add a Class / Last Day to Delete a Class without a W grade
    • Jan. 19: MLK Holiday (UNIV CLOSED)
    • Feb. 6: Deadline for Fall "I" grades
    • Mar. 9-14: Spring Break/Intersession/Immersion/Exp (credit)
    • Mar. 16: Advising for next Fall begins 
    • Mar. 19: Priority Registration for Summer/Fall begins
    • Mar 22: Honors Convocation 
    • Mar 23: Registration for Summer/Fall begins
    • Apr. 1: Last Day to Withdraw (full semester course)
    • Apr. 3-5: Easter Recess (UNIV CLOSED) 
    • Apr. 9: Celebration of Scholarly Achievement 
    • Apr. 28-May 2: Final Exam Week 
    • May 2: Official End of Term II/Winter
    • May 4: Grades due by Noon for Term II/Winter  
    • May 9: Baccalaureate/Commencement
    • Academic Calendar | Registration ScheduleOffice of the Registrar

    Summer Session III 2026 (14 weeks)

    • Mar. 23, 2026 Registration Begins
    • May 10: Registration Ends
    • May 11 Classes Begin for Summer I
    • May 17 Last Day to Add a Class | Last Day to Delete a Class without a W grade
    • May 25 Memorial Day (University Closed)
    • June 19: Juneteenth Holiday (UNIV CLOSED) 
    • July 4th: Independence Day Holiday (UNIV CLOSED) 
    • July 27: Last Day to Withdraw
    • Aug. 11-15: Final Exam Week 
    • Aug. 15: Official End of Term III

    Summer Session I 2026 (7 Week Session)

    • Mar., 2026: Registration Begins
    • May 10: Registration Ends 
    • May 11: Classes Begin
    • May 26: Memorial Day (UNIV CLOSED) 
    • June 19: Juneteenth Holiday (UNIV CLOSED)
    • June 27: Official End of Summer I 

    Summer Term II 2026 (7 Week Session)

    • Mar. 23, 2026: Registration Begins
    • June 28: Registration Ends
    • June 29: Classes Begin 
    • July 4: Independence Day (UNIV CLOSED) 
    • August 15: Official End of Summer II 
    Academic Calendar | Registration ScheduleOffice of the Registrar

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  • Emergency Assistance

    In case of emergencies outside of Wellness Center and Clinic hours, please contact the following:

    Emergency Assistance

    911 Police – Fire – Medical

    黑料社区app Public Safety/Emergency Line — 313-993-1123

    Call for help

    黑料社区app Public Safety Escort Services
    McNichols Campus — 313-993-1234
    School of Law — 313-993-1234
    School of Dentistry — 313-494-6706

    TALK National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7) — 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255

    HELP Treatment Referral Hotline (Substance Abuse) — 800-662-HELP (800-662-4357)

    Crisis Text Line Get Help Now (24/7) — Text START to 741-741

    Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network Sexual Assault National Line — 800-656-HOPE (800-656-4673)

    Rape Victim’s Assistance Program at Detroit Police Department Crisis Line — 313-833-1660

    Collegiate Assistance Program (Nurse Line 24/7) — 877-643-5130

    Center for Disease Control, National STD and AIDS Hotline — 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)

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