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‘Ask the Professor’ show evolving at UDM during digital era

One of the longest running radio shows in the country, “Ask the Professor,” was established in 1953 at the University of Detroit (University of Detroit Mercy) and was originally broadcasted on WJR 760 among other stations.   The current host of the show is chemistry and biochemistry professor Matthew J. Mio […]

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Detroit Mercy dance team a dynamic campus presence

Standing in the strong spirited walls of Detroit Mercy’s Calihan Hall, where the resounding echoes of basketball bounces and buzzers in the Horizon League chirp, there exists a bold collective group of students whose artistry and dedication to dance grace the court with every game. The Detroit Mercy Dance Team […]

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UDM’s 6 Mile meetups connecting campus and community

Dr. Justin Williams, an associate professor of history and the Director of the African American Studies program at Detroit Mercy, has organized 6 Mile meetups since joining the university last year.  The community around the University of Detroit Mercy has an abundance of black owned businesses and restaurants waiting to […]

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Detroit Mercy alum a star for the Red Wings

Former University of Detroit Mercy softball player and the valedictorian of the 2022-23 school year Kara Wolfbauer has taken off on an exciting new chapter of her life as the new arena host for the Detroit Red Wings.   Kara’s story starts just north of Detroit where she began her […]

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TENN continues to tackle Detroit’s food system in creative ways

During the Winter 2024 semester, Titan Equity Nourishment Network (TENN) is continuing its impactful work by expanding its reach to address the difficulties within the Detroit food system.  TENN’s program manager, Chelsea Manning, has demonstrated strong leadership in the desire to improve access to nutritious food.  “We focus on trying […]

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FemCo influencing UDM women both here and abroad

The University of Detroit Mercy’s Feminist Coalition, FemCo, was founded in September 2022 by Morgen Rhodes and Maryam Qoda, president and vice president of the organization, respectively. This group has not only been influential in many young women’s lives on campus regarding education and social issues but has also led […]

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Detroit Mercy student provides campus soundtrack

Music speaks to the soul, moves the body and is used to communicate what cannot be said or expressed directly. Music is another medium to expel your emotions, make people feel their emotions and identify with them and to bring awareness to the global political issues that we are experiencing […]