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February 09, 2026

UDM to host 'Aging Well' AI Challenge on April 10

The Detroit Urban Health AI Challenge is back for its third year to the McNichols Campus with the theme 'Aging Well,' exploring how AI can support healthy aging and quality of life. Submit your idea by March 30 and join interdisciplinary teams for mentorship, prizes and a live pitch competition on April 10.

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January 22, 2026

UDM celebrates Black History Month with programming

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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December 18, 2025

Class unites to help students, honor former dean

The Chemical Engineering Class of 1968 rallied together to support the University's students and honor former Dean Lawrence Canjar.

2026 WSJ Rankings #36

UDM ranks #36 in U.S.

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#27 Social Mobility

Nearly all UDM graduates are employed or pursuing further education within six months of graduation, according to NACE-based data. 
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