At 100, alumnus gives back to UDM, which helped shape his life
July 7, 2026
With only five dollars in his pocket, 12-year-old Don Yick Chin ’52 left his grandmother in rural China and traveled alone to America during World…
Giving to Detroit Mercy
Why Give?
You'll be funding scholarships for students, rewarding our distinguished faculty,
enriching many of our academic programs and enhancing the experience of all our students.
enriching many of our academic programs and enhancing the experience of all our students.
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The Fund for Detroit Mercy
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Faculty and Staff Giving
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Faculty and Staff Fundraising
Partnering with the Annual Giving office of University Advancement on fundraising projects offers an advantage in amplifying your impact.
Theatre program receives ‘transformational gift’
February 26, 2026
A nearly seven-figure gift from the late mother of an alumna will have a dramatic effect on the University’s Theatre Department. “This gift means a…
Alumnus establishes scholarship in a full circle of giving
January 12, 2026
Mike DiGiovanni ’70, ’72 has had many roles at University of Detroit Mercy. He was a student, a graduate student, adjunct then full-time faculty. His…
Titans fans unite to upgrade women’s soccer experience
January 8, 2026
As travel soccer parents, Jeff and Heather Lanier have spent years on the sidelines of lots of soccer pitches cheering on their daughter, Leila. When…
Long tucked away, a Pieta will get new life at Detroit Mercy Law
December 22, 2025
A statue depicting Mary holding Jesus’ body after his crucifixion is getting a new life after being tucked away for decades in University of Detroit…