College of Engineering & Science News 2026
U.S. Congressman Shri Thanedar recently secured $1,031,000 in federal funding for Detroit Mercy, which will help establish a Cybersecurity Operations Center at the University.
A former University of Detroit Mercy student-athlete and Electrical Engineering graduate, Allison Sherman ’24 donned her Titan uniform and was the first woman to cross the finish line.
Full-time faculty across all of UDM’s campuses will be honored for their service at the event, with prestigious awards bestowed upon two faculty members from the College of Engineering & Science.
An agreement between 'microPublication Biology' and University of Detroit Mercy will allow Titan researchers to publish an unlimited number of peer reviewed articles in the journal with no publication fees.
A major grant will allow Detroit Mercy to expand an education-to-workforce pipeline as the U.S. faces growing workforce shortages in critical technology fields. This funding will support initiatives to strengthen workforce pathways and provide significant scholarships for students interested in studying these fields.
Prospective students interested in learning more about UDM graduate programs, including in-person and online options, will have the opportunity to meet with faculty, program representatives and Graduate Admissions staff.
Detroit Mercy is the highest-ranked independent university in Michigan, and is among the top 100 private institutions nationwide.

Fall Festival at Homecoming returned to the McNichols Campus for two days packed with activities for Titans, friends and the community to enjoy.
The Readying Professionals in Mobility (RPM) program strengthens Michigan’s future mobility workforce by connecting students with smaller companies and helping those companies manage meaningful internship experiences.
Hundreds of new Titans were busy across four campuses as they began their University of Detroit Mercy careers during the final days of August.
Research can open doors to new career possibilities for students, while changing how they approach their education. Detroit Mercy has a long history of commitment to undergraduate research which extends across programs and disciplines.
UDM is welcoming the new academic year — and the celebration of its 150th anniversary in the city of Detroit — with a special Mass celebrated by a representative of the Vatican.
The community engagement projects are an invaluable part of UDM’s freshmen orientation, allowing new first-year students to live out the University’s Jesuit and Mercy mission.
Happy birthday to us! University of Detroit Mercy is 150 years old, and we are throwing a yearlong celebration.
UDM is participating in MI College Match, a new statewide direct admission program designed to expand college access for high school students. The program will connect students at more than 350 Michigan high schools with admission and scholarship opportunities.
Engineering and pageantry may seem like opposite worlds, but for 19-year-old Grace Hanke, the lessons learned from both were important in shaping her into the woman who was just crowned Miss Michigan 2026.
At 12 years old, Don Yick Chin ’52 left his grandmother in rural China and traveled alone to America during World War II. Armed with determination and a Chinese-English dictionary, he saw education as his path to a better future. With the support and generosity of others, it eventually led him to UDM. Now 100, Chin is making sure future students have similar opportunities through an endowed scholarship.
More than 1,700 Titans graduated from University of Detroit Mercy following the 2025-26 academic year.
Sara Shannan used to think it was unnecessary to walk across the Commencement stage. But her opinion changed while attending Detroit Mercy — the moment was more than the exchange of a piece of paper, it symbolized the many parts of her journey.
Join us for the Detroit Mercy College of Engineering and Science Night at Comerica Park!
Several UDM graduate programs are once again ranked among the top in the nation by 'U.S. News & World Report.'
For 17 years, UDM Engineering and Nursing students have combined their expertise to create personalized assistive technology devices for community members with disabilities.
UDM senior Biology major Mariana Gonzalez Palacios is the recipient of the 2025 Victoria Finnerty Undergraduate Travel Award and will present her research on how multiple mutations affect fruit fly traits at the Annual Drosophila Research Conference this March.
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.
February is Black History Month, and University of Detroit Mercy will celebrate with a series of enlightening events across all campuses.
























