The University of Detroit Mercy is a private Catholic university in Detroit, Michigan, United States. It is sponsored by both the Society of Jesus and the Sisters of Mercy. The university was founded in 1877 and is the largest Catholic university in Michigan. It has four campuses where it offers more than 100 academic degree programs.
Established: 1877
President: Donald B. Taylor
Former names: Detroit College (1877–1911) · University of Detroit (1911–1990) · Mercy College of Detroit (1941–1990)
Motto: Ad maiorem Dei gloriam (Latin) · Maria, Sedes Sapientiae (Latin)
Motto in English: For the greater glory of God; · Mary, Seat of Wisdom
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic · (Jesuit / Sisters of Mercy)
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