University of Detroit Mercy

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**University of Detroit Mercy**

Motto	Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam and Maria, Sedes Sapientiae ("Mary, Seat of Wisdom")
Established	1877
President	Gerard L. Stockhausen, S.J.
Students	5,600
Location	Detroit, Michigan, USA
Campus	Urban
Nickname	Titans
Affiliations	Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities,Conference for Mercy Higher Education, Horizon League, Roman Catholic
Website	www.udmercy.edu

University of Detroit Mercy is the largest and most comprehensive Catholic University in Michigan. Its origin dates back to 1877 with the founding of University of Detroit by the Society of Jesus and to 1941 with the founding of Mercy College of Detroit by the Sisters of Mercy. In 1990, University of Detroit and Mercy College of Detroit merged to become University of Detroit Mercy. The University offers approximately 100 academic degrees and programs of study, including liberal arts, business, dentistry, law, engineering, architecture, nursing and health professions. UDM is ranked in the top tier of Midwestern master's universities in U.S.News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges" 2007 edition. Athletically, the University sponsors 16 NCAA Division I level varsity sports for men and women, and is a member of the Horizon League.

1 Mission, vision and philosophy
2 Colleges and campuses
3 Athletics
4 Notable alumni
5 See also
6 External links

[edit] Mission, vision and philosophy

Mission Statement:The University of Detroit Mercy, a Catholic university in the Jesuit and Mercy traditions, exists to provide excellent student-centered undergraduate and graduate education in an urban context. A UDM education seeks to integrate the intellectual, spiritual, ethical and social development of our students.

Vision Statement: The University of Detroit Mercy will be recognized as a premier private university in the Great Lakes (North America) region, distinguished by graduates who lead and serve in their communities.

UDM is committed to quality education, service of faith, promotion of justice and compassionate service to persons in need. Accordingly, the university and its students, staff and administration take an active role in strengthening Detroit, through community outreach and partnership with like-minded organizations.

[edit] Colleges and campuses

UDM is comprised of seven colleges and schools: the School of Architecture, College of Business Administration, School of Dentistry, College of Engineering and Science, College of Health Professions/McAuley School of Nursing, School of Law, and College of Liberal Arts and Education.

The University has three campuses. The McNichols Campus is located on the southeast corner of McNichols and Livernois at 4001 West McNichols. The majority of the University's undergradutae and graduate programs are offered on this campus. It is also the primary location for UDM athletics as well as the six student residence halls.

The Riverfront Campus is home to UDM's School of Law in downtown Detroit at 651 East Jefferson across from the Renaissance Center.

The Outer Drive Campus, which is located at 8200 West Outer Drive, is the current site of UDM's School of Dentistry. The dental school and clinic are scheduled to move to a new site by January 2008.

[edit] Athletics

UDM sports teams are nicknamed the Titans and the school competes in the Horizon League, where it is perennially a contender for the Horizon League title in men's basketball. Men's Coach Perry Watson is a respected figure in Detroit basketball and he has developed strong recruiting ties with players from Detroit Public Schools. The University is the host institution for the 2008 NCAA Midwest Regional and 2009 NCAA Final Four men's basketball tournament at Ford Field in Detroit.

Since 1996-97, UDM has won 14 league championships and 15 teams have competed in NCAA championships. The men's soccer team was the 2005 Horizon League champions.

[edit] Notable alumni

Kevin Boyle winner National Book Award 2004 for Arc of Justice: A Saga of Race, Civil Rights, and Murder in the Jazz Age, Professor of History at Ohio State University
Michael F. Cavanagh, Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, 1982–present (served as Chief Justice from 1991 to 1995).
Maura Corrigan, Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, 1998–present (served as Chief Justice from 2001 to 2004).
Dave DeBusschere, NBA Hall of Famer, Played Basketball for the Detroit Pistons and the New York Knicks, Former Coach of the Detroit Pistons. Also played professional baseball for the Chicago White Sox.
Willie Green, Basketball Player for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Spencer Haywood, UDM Basketball & NBA star (see also ISBN 1-56743-042-2)
Frank Kelley, longest-serving Attorney General in Michigan history (December 1961 to December 1998).
Elmore Leonard, Author, several of his books have been made into movies, such as, Get Shorty, Be Cool, and The Big Bounce.
Theodore Levin, U.S. District Court Judge (1946 to 1970), father of Charles and Joseph Levin and uncle of Senator Carl Levin and Representative Sander Levin.
Glynn Lunney, NASA flight director
Ted Marchibroda, NFL Coach, twice Head Coach of Baltimore Colts/Indianapolis Colts, Offensive Co-ordinator for Buffalo Bills Super Bowl teams, current broadcaster Indianapolis Colts
Judge Greg Mathis, University of Detroit School of Law J.D. graduate]. Mathis is a retired Michigan 36th District Court judge and syndicated television show judge
George Noory, Syndicated radio talk show host (Coast to Coast AM)
Allison Payne, news anchor for WGN-TV; founded the Kathryn Payne Memorial Scholarship fund, a UDM Scholarship in the name of her late mother, a former UDM mathematics graduate.
Ted Raimi, actor, best known for his roles on seaQuest DSV and Xena: Warrior Princess.
Amy Yasbeck, Film (Pretty Woman) & Television (Wings) actor, widow of John Ritter.