College of Engineering & Science News
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.
The Chemical Engineering Class of 1968 rallied together to support the University's students and honor former Dean Lawrence Canjar.
Three students captivated international artists, professional medalists and mint engravers at a global art medal convention in Munich, Germany, in October.
When Meena Hanna and Malena Gjorgjevski left their first microbiology lab of the Winter 2025 semester, neither imagined where Hanna’s armpit would lead them over the next few months.
The launch and dissemination of these core values come during an exciting time of growth for UDM, highlighted by strong national rankings and new academic programs.
UDM graduates rank in the top 9% of 4,476 colleges and universities nationwide for salary earned over a period of 15 to 40 years during their career.
The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse rankings focus on student outcomes rather than inputs, highlighting the tangible value a school delivers to its students. It evaluates colleges on several key measures, including social mobility and salary impact.
For the seventh consecutive year, University of Detroit Mercy has been recognized as one of the top universities in the country.
This year's Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit (GLBD) conference is a platform for community members to network and highlight innovative approaches to environmental and social challenges.
Prospective students looking to earn their graduate degrees will receive an opportunity to learn more about UDM graduate programs currently available, including online and hybrid programs.
Awarded by the Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation and MichAuto, the grant is designed to develop future workforce by creating more internship opportunities and providing students the skills to be successful in these roles.
One alumnus from each of the seven schools is selected for the honor from nominations submitted from both inside and outside the University.
A team from Detroit Mercy’s College of Engineering & Science took first place after successfully navigating their robot through simulated environments and physical obstacle courses.
The College of Engineering & Science has been named the University Partner of the Year for 2025 by the Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD).
When Oriekaose Agholor ’25 was searching for his college destination in the United States, he wanted an Engineering education that encompassed everything. Mechatronics was at the top of his list. He also wanted an Engineering program that valued co-op internships. University of Detroit Mercy had it all.
The 'Opportunity College and University' designation highlights UDM as a model institution for fostering student success and advancing research on effective campus practices.
Detroit Mercy’s patient-centered student program Faces on Design pairs senior Engineering students and higher-level Nursing students to enhance the lives of people by creating a unique assistive device to address their particular needs.
Graduate programs in Business, Engineering, Law, health professions and Nursing once again ranked among the top in the United States in the 2025-26 'U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges' edition.
This designation puts UDM among just 216 other institutions nationwide to receive this distinction. It identifies research happening at colleges and universities that historically have not been recognized for their research activity, including institutions that do not offer many or any doctoral degrees.
The collaboration is designed to enhance systems engineering education through active and continuous engagement with curriculum, industry use cases and collaborative learning opportunities.
Ulah Fargo showcased her science and artistic abilities to place third in the New Approach International Medallic Art Competition for Emerging Artists, which receives works from young artists all over the world.
February is Black History Month, and University of Detroit Mercy will celebrate with a series of enlightening events across all campuses.
The Titan Innovation Fund was introduced to spark innovation at UDM. It is designed to support new, creative ideas that improve the University and student experiences by ensuring that they receive the resources and support needed to survive.
Information sessions for the VCE program and other College of Engineering & Science graduate programs take place on Dec. 11 and Dec. 18. There are scholarships up to $12,500 available for students who enroll in the program for winter 2025.
On Nov. 14, the Steve & Kathy McShane Makerspace & Collaboratory was officially opened. Inside the College of Engineering & Science, the re-envisioned annex has been designed as a workshop for students from different disciplines to work together.
This fall, there are lots of new faces at University of Detroit Mercy, which welcomed in its largest first-year class in more than 30 years. Several Titan freshmen talked about how their experience has been thus far.