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  • Women鈥檚 basketball hosts No. 6 Michigan, Nov. 26

    Friday November 21, 2025

    Don鈥檛 miss the excitement as the 欧美日b大片 women鈥檚 basketball team takes on nationally-ranked Michigan on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 5 p.m. in historic Calihan Hall.

    Free t-shirts will be available to the first 250 fans as the Titans face the Wolverines. Doors open at 4 p.m., and the game will stream live on ESPN+.

    For more information, contact Paige Zmudczynski at听zmudczpa@udmercy.edu.

    A flyer for Titan Women鈥檚 Basketball Alumni Day. Large text at the top reads: 鈥淭itan Women鈥檚 Basketball Alumni Day.鈥 Below, Michigan鈥檚 yellow block 鈥淢鈥 on the left and 欧美日b大片 Titans logo on the right, with 鈥渧s鈥 between them are shown. Event details: 鈥淲ed, Nov. 26 鈥 5 PM, Calihan Hall.鈥 Text in red says: 鈥淭itan for Life T-Shirt Giveaway.鈥 Image includes a basketball player in a Titans uniform holding a basketball and a black T-shirt with red text that reads 鈥淭itan For Life鈥 with the Titans logo. Background is white with gray accents.

  • Day of Giving, Dec. 2, brings Titans together to benefit University

    Thursday November 20, 2025

    欧美日b大片 will host its annual Day of Giving on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 2.

    This 24-hour fundraising campaign is an opportunity for Titans around the world 鈥 alumni, community members, parents, family, friends, faculty, staff and students 鈥 to come together and show support for the University.

    It is also much more than a day of giving. It’s a chance for the entire Titan community to celebrate everything we love about the University and create countless opportunities for UDM students.

    On Day of Giving, students will also take part in philanthropy activities, including a hot chocolate bar, snacks, and fun games in the Fountain Lounge from 12:30-2 p.m. These activities are open to everyone, and highlight the impact of giving and showcase mission-driven programs such as The Hive, Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN), Service Immersion Trips and Rx for Reading.

    Gifts of all sizes make a difference! Donors can choose exactly where they’d like to make an impact, supporting the areas and programs they’re most passionate about through .

    Together, Titans can make a powerful difference, for years to come.

    Four photos of students at 欧美日b大片, with a University of 欧美日b大片, Day of Giving logo over it. Hashtag reads, #WorldNeedsTitans

  • Celebrate Small Business Saturday at Shop the Smalls, Nov. 29

    Thursday November 20, 2025

    Support local businesses and find unique holiday gifts while you enjoy a festive community atmosphere at Small Business Saturday on Nov. 29. In collaboration with the Six Mile Small Business Network, Shop the Smalls is happening along McNichols in three locations:

    • Design Studio 6 Artisan Holiday Affair, 8626 W. McNichols Rd., 1-6 p.m.: This festive marketplace features handmade handbags, holiday d茅cor, art, jewelry, home goods, popcorn and more. Perfect for finding one-of-a-kind gifts while supporting local artisans.
    • Detroit Sip, 7420 W. McNichols Rd., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Enjoy a cozy atmosphere while browsing small business offerings. For vendor inquiries, email info@detroitsip.com.
    • The Raw Space, 8420 W. McNichols Rd., All Day: Support local businesses and explore unique products in a vibrant pop-up experience. Learn more at .

    Mark your calendar and make it a day of shopping at creative small businesses!

    Flyer for 鈥淪hop The Smalls鈥 event on Saturday, Nov.29. The design features a black-and-white storefront illustration with two street lamps and a QR code on the door. Large text at the top reads 鈥淪hop The Smalls鈥 followed by 鈥淪aturday 11.29.2025鈥 in bold black and brown lettering. Circular icons on each side say 鈥淐alling All Vendors鈥 and 鈥淪upport Local Business.鈥 At the bottom, the address 鈥8420 W. McNichols Rd.鈥 is listed along with the website 鈥渨ww.rawspacedet.com鈥 and a note that the event is in collaboration with the Six Mile Small Business Network.

  • TENNsgiving food drive, all November

    Wednesday November 19, 2025

    The Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) and the are hosting a month-long food drive this November to support our local community, especially as changes to SNAP benefits increase the need for support.

    We are collecting non-perishable and dry food items all month long.

    Drop-off locations are as follows:

    • College of Health Professions
    • Student Union Lower Level Lobby
    • Fitness Center Lobby
    • Library (drop-off begins after Nov. 17)
    • SACD Main Office

    No items to bring? You can still help. Monetary donations are being accepted via Venmo @William-Beaumont-1 and will be used to purchase food items for families in need. For any questions or want to get involved, email mannincp@udmercy.edu.

    Flyer for 欧美日b大片鈥檚 TENNsgiving Food Drive. Large orange text reads 鈥淔OOD DRIVE鈥 under the heading 鈥淯DM TENNsgiving.鈥 Illustration shows non-perishable items like noodles, chocolate bar, canned food, milk, bread, and potatoes. Text explains that UDM PA & TENN are collecting non-perishable food items and monetary donations via Venmo (@William-Beaumont-1) to support the local community. Drop-off locations: College of Health Professions, Student Union, Fitness Center Lobby, and Library (after Nov 17). Items needed: non-perishables and dry goods collected through November. Contact info: Instagram @detroitemercytenn, email tennatdetmercy@gmail.com.

  • Support local families at Titan men鈥檚 basketball Cans for Calihan game, Nov. 18

    Monday November 17, 2025

    Come out to support the community and cheer on UDM at the Cans for Calihan game on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m., where Titan men鈥檚 basketball will host Eastern Michigan inside historic Calihan Hall.

    Bring a canned food item and receive a free ticket to the game. Your donation helps local families while you enjoy an exciting matchup between UDM and Eastern Michigan.

    Don鈥檛 miss this chance to make a difference and root for the home team!

    A graphic for Titan Men鈥檚 Basketball 鈥淐ans for Calihan鈥 event. The image features two basketball players in 欧美日b大片 uniforms, one holding a basketball and the other holding a net over the shoulder. Large text at the top reads: 鈥淭itan Men鈥檚 Basketball Cans for Calihan.鈥 Logos for Eastern Michigan and 欧美日b大片 are displayed with 鈥渧s鈥 between them. Event details: 鈥淭ue, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. at Calihan Hall.鈥 A red banner at the bottom says: 鈥淒onate a canned good and get a free ticket!鈥

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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

欧美日b大片 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.

欧美日b大片 Eye Institute

The 欧美日b大片 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

欧美日b大片 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 UDM Campuses. Some are hosted by UDM; some are simply located on our campuses.

Summer Camps

Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN)

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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 欧美日b大片 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, 欧美日b大片 and Marygrove College, creating a denser and more diverse urban community.

Live6 Alliance

University of 欧美日b大片 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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欧美日b大片 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 欧美日b大片. 

欧美日b大片 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.