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Titan Winter Blast returns Jan. 24, featuring chili cook-off, Titan basketball and more
Monday January 12, 2026The annual Titan Winter Blast, Detroit Mercy’s signature winter event, returns Saturday, Jan. 24, followed by a 海角大神 men鈥檚 basketball contest with Oakland University, all taking place on the McNichols Campus.
All Titans 鈥� students, alumni, staff, faculty, friends, family and guests 鈥� are invited for the winter festivities, camaraderie and fun inside of the Whitty Student Fitness Center from 12-3 p.m.
Various teams of chili chefs from across the University’s campuses will turn up the heat at the wildly popular chili cook-off! Snuggle up for some horse-drawn trolley rides and have an indoor winter blast playing cornhole and games, participating in activities and cookie decorating, and more! Refreshments will be provided by Eastern Market Brewery.
Following the fun, head over to Calihan Hall to cheer on men’s basketball as they battle rival Oakland at 3 p.m.
Cost for attendance is $5 for students and $20 for alumni, faculty, staff and guests. Children 12 and under are free. Admission includes tastings at the chili cook-off, food and refreshments, all games and activities plus a ticket to the men鈥檚 basketball contest.
Register for TWB.
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Poet Cate Marvin kicks off Triptych virtual author series, Jan. 15
Monday January 12, 2026
Detroit Mercy’s kicks off its annual Triptych series with poet Cate Marvin, who will read her work on Thursday, Jan. 15 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.Triptych is a virtual reading series featuring award-winning authors in conversation with Detroit Mercy鈥檚 Poet-in-Residence Stacy Gnall. Triptych听events are free and open to the community.
Cate Marvin is the author of four books of poetry: World鈥檚 Tallest Disaster, winner of the 2000 Kathryn A. Morton Prize; Fragment of the Head of a Queen, for which she received a Whiting Award; Oracle, which was named by The New York Times as one of “The Best Poetry Books of 2015”; and Event Horizon, which appeared from Copper Canyon Press in 2022.
A recipient of the Kate Tufts Discovery Prize, she also co-edited with poet Michael Dumanis the anthology Legitimate Dangers: American Poets of the New Century (Sarabande Books, 2006). Marvin teaches poetry writing in the Stonecoast M.F.A. Program at the University of Southern Maine and is professor of English at the College of Staten Island, City University of New York. A recent Guggenheim Fellow, she lives in Scarborough, Maine.
SAVE THE DATE for authors Ross Gay (Feb. 19) and Ilya Kaminsky & Katie Farris (March 19). Triptych events are held via Zoom on third Thursdays in January, February and March, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
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Explore careers in arts & entertainment law, discussion on Feb. 12
Wednesday January 07, 2026Detroit Mercy Law will hold a candid conversation on “Careers in Arts & Entertainment Law,” hosted by the Arts, Communication, Entertainment & Sports Section of the State Bar of Michigan.
This discussion will take place on Thursday, Feb. 12, from 5-7 p.m. at the Riverfront Campus inside Room 226. A reception will follow in the atrium.
Featured Speakers:
- Paul Rosenberg 鈥�96 is a globally recognized force in the music industry, known for being a longtime manager of Eminem, founder of Goliath Artists and president of Shady Records. He is also the former chairman and CEO of Def Jam Recordings and has produced acclaimed projects such as “8 Mile” and 鈥淗ow Music Got Free.鈥�
- Howard Hertz received his law degree from Wayne State University in 1976 and formed the law firm of Hertz Schram in 1979. He specializes in entertainment law and has represented numerous artists and entities in the entertainment field. He is a member of the Board of Directors and president of the Detroit Music Awards Foundation and a former member and advisor of the Board of Governors of the Recording Academy Chicago Chapter (Grammys).
These distinguished professionals will share insights on arts and entertainment law, including career paths and industry opportunities. Please contact Brittany Dawson at dawsonba2@udmercy.edu with any questions.
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Celebrate Detroit Mercy鈥檚 150th anniversary with a journey through Spain, Nov. 2026
Saturday January 03, 2026
In honor of Detroit Mercy鈥檚 150th anniversary, the University will host The Best of Spain: In the Footsteps of St. Ignatius, a 10-day travel experience from Nov. 2-11, 2026.Join fellow members of the Detroit Mercy community to explore Spain鈥檚 rich cultural heritage and Ignatian history, with stops in Madrid, Barcelona, San Sebastian and many other inspiring locations.
For more information, contact Peggy Pattison at pattisma@udmercy.edu.
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Kick off 2026 with Connected Communities 5K Walk/Run on McNichols
Monday December 22, 2025Start the new year with connection and community spirit. The Connected Communities 5K Walk/Run is back for its second year, bringing together neighborhoods for a day of fitness and networking.
The event kicks off on Saturday, Jan. 3, at 11 a.m. Participants will start at 1004 W. 7 Mile Rd., Detroit, and cross the finish line at The Raw Space, located at 8420 W. McNichols Rd., Detroit.
Whether you walk or run, you鈥檒l experience an energetic community and meet some amazing people.
This event is sponsored by The Raw Space, Pillar + Pride and Avenue Runners.
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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
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
A variety of summer activities available on 海角大神 Campuses. Some are hosted by 海角大神; some are simply located on our campuses.
Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN)
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.
Alliances and Initiatives
Reimagining the Civic Commons
海角大神 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
海角大神 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
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.
Directories
Media Experts Guide
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 海角大神.
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.