When Emmanuel Kuac stepped on to the University of New Mexico’s campus in the fall of 2019 it didn’t take him long to become a fan favorite. The highflyer put down electric dunk after electric dunk in the historic “Pit” in Albuquerque that left a lasting impression on Lobo fans. […]
Author: Alex Khorey
Titans men’s basketball off to fast start after lost season
When Mark Montgomery took the head coaching job in April, the Titans men’s basketball program was the lowest it had ever been in its 119 seasons. The team won just one game in the prior season which brought on the decision to end the Mike Davis era, which offered so […]
UDM students describe plenty to be thankful for
As the fun and excitement of Halloween winds down, the spirit of the holidays moves forward as Thanksgiving easily picks up the slack. In stark contrast to Halloween, where we pretend to be someone we are not, Thanksgiving gives us the opportunity to think about who we are and who […]
Shelton wins Coach of the Year, as women’s soccer thrives
Steve Shelton has been named the Horizon League Coach of the Year for the 2024 season after leading the University of Detroit Mercy women’s soccer team to one of its most successful campaigns in recent memory. Shelton, now in his sixth season at the helm of the Titans, guided the […]
Religious Studies election event comes to UDM on Oct. 23, 24
The Religious Studies department is set to host an event titled “Who are We?” on Oct. 23 and 24 in the wake of the upcoming election. The event will include panels with local various religious professionals as well as the keynote speaker Dr. Robert Jones, the founder and president of […]
Student Advisory Board thriving under its current leadership
The Student Advisory Board or SAB, the recipient of Detroit Mercy’s 2024 organization of the year, comes into this semester with different leadership that hopes to build off its post-pandemic resurgence. Detroit Mercy’s website lists the organization’s official mission as to “provide a forum for students to discuss concerns […]
Former standout now men’s lacrosse coach at Detroit Mercy
Since the Detroit Mercy Lacrosse program’s inception in 2009, Chris Kolon could not be missed on the sidelines coaching up the red and blue. Kolon, who announced his retirement last spring, spent every waking moment with the program for 16 years, 10 of those as head coach. The Titans […]
Detroit Mercy men’s basketball ushers in new era
The harsh Detroit winter felt as if it was in the rear-view mirror the morning of April 10. The air in Calihan Hall was different, as it was filled with excitement. Detroit Mercy was ready to introduce its next men’s basketball coach. After an extensive search of over 60 […]
UDM mainstay Diane Praet readies for her retirement
The Detroit Mercy community will soon be without one of its longest tenured employees. Diane Praet has worked at the university since 1978, holding roles that included university registrar and associate vice president. She will gradually be stepping away from her roles at the university and towards retirement. While […]
Detroit Mercy looking for men’s basketball coach after Mike Davis departure
For the first time since the Spring 2018, the Detroit Mercy athletic department is looking for a new head men’s basketball coach. This comes after the university announced on March 7 that the school and Coach Mike Davis had agreed to mutually part ways. While on paper Davis’s 60-119 record […]