University of Detroit Mercy
University of Detroit Mercy | |
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motto | Ad maiorem Dei gloriam and Maria, Sedes Sapientiae ("Mary, Seat of Wisdom") |
founding | 1878 |
Sponsorship | private, ( co-educational catholic) |
place | Detroit ( Michigan ) |
Students | 6,000 |
University sports | Titans ( Horizon League ) |
Website | www.udmercy.edu |
The University of Detroit , since 1990 University of Detroit Mercy, is a private, co-educational Catholic university in Detroit , Michigan . Around 6,000 students are currently studying here. The college is a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities .
history
The university was founded in 1878 by Jesuits . In 1990 she joined forces with the Mercy College of Detroit , founded in 1941 by the local Sisters of Mercy.
organization
campus
The university is spread over three locations: Most of the programs are located on the McNichols Campus. This is also where the sports club and six student residences are located. The Law Faculty is located on the Riverfront Campus and the Dental Faculty is located on the Outer Drive Campus and will move to a new location in 2008 .
Faculties
- architecture
- Humanities and Education
- Health Professions and Nursing (McAuley School of Nursing)
- Engineering and natural sciences
- law Sciences
- Economics
- Dentistry
Sports
The University of Detroit Mercy sports teams are the Titans . The university is a member of the Horizon League .
Well-known graduates
- Vince Banonis
- Kevin Boyle
- Dave DeBusschere
- Spencer Haywood
- Dutch Lauer
- Elmore Leonard
- Ted Marchibroda
- Allison Payne
- Gus Sonnenberg
- Tillie Voss
- Amy Yasbeck
Web links
- www.udmercy.edu (English)
Coordinates: 42 ° 24 ′ 50.8 " N , 83 ° 8 ′ 16.5" W.