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150th Anniversary

One hundred and fifty years. That’s how long ±«Óãtv has been doing the important work of educating future leaders. That is quite an accomplishment, and to honor it, we have planned a yearlong celebration.

This page is where you’ll find information on events, stories, photographs, memories and more during this sesquicentennial celebration.

This page is also home to an impressive timeline of 150 years of the people, places and events that have shaped ±«Óãtv from University of Detroit and Mercy College of Detroit.

We hope you will bookmark this page and visit often. But more than that, we hope you will join us at some of the many events that make up this milestone in the history of the university and the city of Detroit.

Go Titans!

150 Years of the University in Detroit

Upcoming Events

SEPT
4-7
Friday, Sept. 4 to Monday, Sept. 7, 2026
Motown Stage @ Arts, Beats & Eats
SEPT
17
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026
SEPT
22
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026
Red Mass and Reception
SEPT
25
Friday, Sept. 25, 2026
SEPT
26
Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026
OCT
7
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026
Wrongful Conviction Panel
OCT
17
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
NOV
2-11
Mon. - Wed., Nov. 2 - 11, 2026
NOV
6
DEC
4
Friday, Dec. 4, 2026
President's Christmas Party

150th Anniversary Timeline

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historical marker for the clocktower

Historical Marker Walking Tour

For the 150th Anniversary of UDM, a walking tour is set up at various locations on the McNichols Campus. Location markers are also at Riverfront, Corktown and Novi campuses. The map and marker information is available online about notable buildings, programs and events that have shaped this University into what it is today.

Learn more about our Founders

Catherine McAuley

St. Ignatius of Loyola

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