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Looking for a way to feel better connected with our neighbors? The Martin Park District Association invites all Detroit Mercy students, faculty and staff to participate in the annual Martin Park Walk on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 12-1:30 p.m.

This is a great opportunity to build community spirit, enjoy a refreshing walk and strengthen the bond between Detroit Mercy and our surrounding neighborhood.

Those interested in joining the Martin Park Walk will gather at noon at the pavilion behind Good Shepherd Lutheran Church located at 16100 Lawton Street in Detroit. From there, the group will walk through the neighborhood, learning about its rich history along the way. The walk will conclude by 1:30 p.m.

For more information, please contact Tim Hipskind at hipskijt@udmercy.edu, Chelsea Manning at mannincp@udmercy.edu听or Shane Hisner at hisnersj@udmercy.edu.

Please Note: Prior to the Martin Park Walk, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will be hosting its monthly community outreach. If you’re interested in lending a hand, please contact Pastor Blanton Banks at bboy10ppn@gmail.com听for details.

Wondering if your AP, IB, dual enrollment or summer courses count for credit? Stop by the lower level of the Student Union on Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 12:30-4:30 p.m. to chat with the Registrar鈥檚 Office team. We鈥檒l help you figure it out 鈥� and sweeten the deal with free candy while you鈥檙e there.

The entire Detroit Mercy community is invited to walk together to support mental health awareness at the upcoming NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Walk on Saturday, Sept. 20 on the McNichols Campus. The walk begins at 10 a.m. with registration starting at 9 a.m.

Unique 海角论坛 swag will be provided for the first 150 Detroit Mercy students, faculty, administrators and staff that register and participate in the walk.

The NAMI Walk is more than just a walk鈥攊t’s a powerful opportunity to:

• Show support for individuals and families impacted by mental illness.
• Raise awareness about the importance of mental health on campus and in our community.
• Take action to reduce stigma and advocate for resources that make a difference.

Some 2,000 supporters of the are expected to participate in a 5K walk on 海角论坛鈥檚 campus to raise funds and awareness of the organization, which is dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

Titans, student organizations, residence hall floors, come together to champion mental health for all by creating or joining a team, raising money and walking together. Wear your Titan gear and comfortable shoes. If you cannot join the walk, 听Participants receive special Detroit Mercy swag.

According to NAMI, one in five adults in the United States experience mental illness each year and nearly 1.5 million adults in Michigan has a mental health condition.

鈥淭his is very exciting for the University because it is the second time the walk has been held at Detroit Mercy,鈥� said Dean of Students Monica Williams. 鈥淲e are participating because too often mental health issues are not spoken about, and these walks are a way to open up discussions. It is the mission of this University to work within the community to help make it stronger for everybody.鈥�

Supporters who want to participate but can鈥檛 attend the event can make a difference by supporting a team through making a donation.

All are welcome to join the Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) and Martin Park community in celebrating our bustling garden before the end of the season. Come for an afternoon of food, harvesting and community building on Tuesday, Sept. 16. This free event is set to begin at 5 p.m. at the garden located at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

The church is located at 16100 Lawton Street in Detroit.

To RSVP and for more information, please contact tenn@udmercy.edu.

Detroit Mercy students are invited to explore global issues and propose bold solutions with a chance to win cash prizes.

Students in good standing can participate in the College of Business Administration鈥檚听‘s Business Ethics & Sustainability Case Challenge, which focuses on the .

Finalist teams will present before a panel of judges from the business community and receive cash prizes. The winning team will be sponsored to compete in the International Business Ethics & Sustainability Case Challenge (IBESCC) in April hosted by Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.

The objective of this competition is for students to develop a plan in line with one or more of the United Nations’ to address a real-world problem involving a business. Students will:

• Form a team of 3-5 students.
• Win cash prizes
• Prepare a report intended for senior leadership

Submission deadline is Dec. 1.

For more information, please contact Chair of Business Administration & Director of Undergraduate Business Programs Evan Peterson at petersea@udmercy.edu.

A $2.22-million gift from Jonathan D. Rose (鈥淒r. Rose鈥�) will help the University of Detroit Mercy launch a fully online juris doctor degree in fall 2026.

The Online J.D. Program (OJD) will be the first in Michigan and just the 21st in the nation. Applications for the four-year program are now being accepted at . It has been accredited by the American Bar Association.

For 海角论坛 President Donald B. Taylor, this new program further enhances the University鈥檚 academic tradition of innovation and excellence.

鈥淭his is an extremely important gift by a very generous alumnus because it allows Detroit Mercy to make a difference in the lives of many students to come,鈥� Taylor said. 鈥淪upport for programs like this are crucial to preserving and building on the 海角论坛 brand of education, which continues to be recognized nationally for the quality of our offerings, commitment of faculty and staff and dedication to student success.鈥�

Dean of Detroit Mercy Law Nicholas Schroeck agreed. 鈥淒etroit Mercy Law has long been a leader in innovation and increasing accessibility in legal education. From our earliest classes, we have welcomed students of all backgrounds, in a variety of innovative programs,鈥� Schroeck said. 鈥淏uilding on our storied tradition in the heart of Detroit, our Online J.D. will allow us to reach people who have a passion for justice but currently lack the access to a legal education due to life circumstances or location.鈥�

Detroit Mercy鈥檚 OJD can be completed fully online and will replace Detroit Mercy Law鈥檚 evening part-time residential program. Classes will be offered asynchronously for the most part, with some upper-level courses such as the award-winning clinics taught synchronously.

Enrollment in the program is capped at 25 for the first class, which begins in fall 2026. The cap will then increase each year until the fall of 2030, when it will reach a maximum of 45 students. Schroeck says there is a great deal of interest in the program already.

鈥淪tudents in this program will receive the same impeccable legal education that Detroit Mercy Law is known for. We鈥檙e leaders in experiential education and not just teaching the law but teaching students how to be lawyers,鈥� Schroeck said. 鈥淭he Online J.D. will mirror our residential J.D. program, and I think that is why we have already started to see strong interest in the online program. Students know the high-quality education they will receive from Detroit Mercy Law, whether they鈥檙e physically on our campus or in our online classrooms.鈥�

The $2.22-million donation, which is the largest gift given directly to the School of Law, came from Dr. Rose 鈥�81, 鈥�82 and will offset startup costs including instructional design, videography and faculty hiring.

鈥淭his is an important gift because it helps the University move forward on a project we have long been working on,鈥� Schroeck said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 forward-thinking Detroit Mercy supporters like Dr. Rose who are helping us spread the Detroit Mercy message of innovative educational opportunities across the country and making 海角论坛 a leader in higher ed.鈥�

For Schroeck, this program has the potential to open doors to many who thought a career in law is not an option because it targets people who cannot attend law school during conventional hours and those who live too far from a law school campus to participate in person.

鈥淎n online program will allow us to reach a pool of, and provide a legal education to, a group of students in parts of Michigan that we have not traditionally been able to reach, such as non-traditional students in Northern, Central, and Western Michigan, and students in Michigan鈥檚 Upper Peninsula, as well as out-of-state students,鈥� Schroeck said.

He added that the typical online J.D. student is older than those of students in traditional law programs and brings years of experience in business, management, nonprofit and other fields.

For more information about the Detroit Mercy Online J.D. Program, including how to apply, visit or call 313-596-0264.

Undergraduate and graduate students who would like to see their writing, photographs or visual art published should consider submitting their work to Detroit Mercy鈥檚 student art journal , which is looking for poems, short stories, personal essays, photographs and other visual artwork for the 2025-26 issue.

[sic] offers $100 prizes for the best visual, poetry and fiction/prose submissions. The deadline for submissions is Friday, Oct. 10.

Please contact Associate Professor of English Rosemary Weatherston with any questions at weatherr@udmercy.edu.

Students have the option to enroll in a payment plan for their fall term tuition. Payment plans are available until Sept. 15.

To take advantage of a five-month payment option, sign up by Aug. 15.

For questions, contact the Student Accounting Office at studentaccounts@udmercy.edu, call Transact at听1-800-339-8131 Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. or visit .

Thank A Donor Day takes place Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 12:30-2 p.m. in the Fountain Lounge of the Student Union on the McNichols Campus.

Several activities are planned to educate students about how alumni and friends of Detroit Mercy enrich all aspects of the University. Students can:

• Write a thank-you note to a donor and receive a free lunch.
• Create a photo or video message to thank donors and be entered into a drawing for a $25 Visa gift card!
• Participate in fun games to test skill and 海角论坛 philanthropic knowledge and earn Detroit Mercy swag!
• Hunt for one of four plushies wearing Titans swag belonging to Tommy Titan on the McNichols Campus and choose which Detroit Mercy fund will receive a gift from an anonymous donor 鈥� and keep the plushie!
• Wear Detroit Mercy or Titan apparel for an extra chance to win prizes!

Celebrate Spirit! is the official kickoff to the new academic year and a University-wide celebration that welcomes our entire community of students, staff, faculty and administrators. All are welcome!

The celebration is set for Thursday, Sept. 11 inside the Student Fitness Center. The Mass of the Holy Spirit begins at 11:30 a.m.听

The celebration includes a Catholic Mass, and individuals from all faith traditions are warmly invited to participate or observe in a manner that feels comfortable to them.

The guest homilist for Celebrate Spirit! is Karl J. Kiser, S.J. The event is hosted by the College of Business Administration, University Libraries, the Student Success Center, University Ministry and Mission Integration. All are invited to wear red, orange or yellow as part of the event.

A lunch and reception will be provided in the Fountain Lounge & Terrace of the Student Union from 12:45-2 p.m.

Celebrate Spirit! is open to all members of the Detroit Mercy community no matter their religious affiliation.

Celebrate Spirit! 2025 invites the Detroit Mercy community to reflect on “Sustaining a Spirit of Hope” as this academic year’s theme along with our new University core values. Amid global and personal challenges and uncertainty, we are reminded that hope is not just a feeling but a daily practice — nurtured through community and grounded in discernment.