The College of Liberal Arts & Education (CLAE) will officially rename itself the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences (CHASS) in Fall 2024. While the College’s offerings will remain the same, this year’s graduation ceremony, scheduled for May 11, will mark the final commencement for the College under its […]
Author: Jennifer Raptoplous
UDM alumna Kate McCarroll thriving in Detroit law role
The sentiment that one becomes a Titan for life after graduating from the University of Detroit Mercy rings true for alumna Kate McCarroll. McCarroll, a double alum from UDM and UDM Law, ’98 and ’03, believes that some of the best years of her life were spent whilst attending Detroit […]
Cushing lecture series inspires UDM audience
The Department of Religious Studies from the University of Detroit Mercy hosted the 16th Annual Cushing Distinguished Lecture series on April 3 inside the Student Union Ballroom. This year’s event featured Brian K. Blount, Ph.D., president emeritus of Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, Va., and Charlotte, N.C. As a renowned […]
UDM receives $2 million gift for black box theater
The University of Detroit Mercy recently received an anonymous gift of $2 million towards its black box theatre project. Although the donor wishes to remain anonymous, the Department of Performing Arts is appreciative of their support. “We cannot communicate enough how grateful we are for the donation,” said […]
UDM alum, city council member inspires students
Detroit City Council Member and University of Detroit Mercy alumna, Gabriela Sanitago-Romero ’15, visited the McNichols campus on Feb. 19, to speak with individuals in a conversational interview. Santiago-Romero made history as the first out LGBTQ councilmember elected to Detroit City Council. During her visit, she linked her political […]
Detroit Mercy puts on a fundraiser for its Day of Giving
The University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) celebrated “Day of Giving” for the first time on Nov. 28. Also known as “Global Day of Giving,” or “Giving Tuesday,” “Day of Giving” is a 24-hour international fundraising movement typically held on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. This year, the University of Detroit Mercy […]
Students travel to the Detroit Zoo to study animal behaviors
Dr. Preston Foerder, a comparative psychologist and assistant professor of psychology at the University of Detroit Mercy, arranged for students in his Comparative Psychology class to visit the Detroit Zoo throughout the 2023 fall semester. During their visits, students observed the behavior of a specific animal of their choosing, providing […]
Scholarship to honor memory of Adia Palmer
In loving memory of student Adia J. Palmer, the University of Detroit Mercy has founded the Adia J. Palmer Memorial Scholarship Fund to celebrate her talents and to continue her legacy as a shining light and scholar for future students to come. Since her unexpected passing in March 2022, the […]
International Night returns for first time since 2019
For the first time since 2019, International Night will return to the University of Detroit Mercy on Nov. 16, 2023, at the McNichols campus. Through an immersive celebration of cultural diversity within a vibrant and engaging atmosphere, “International Night” inspires deeper understandings and appreciations for the dynamic collection of ethnicities […]
Fr. Kelly focuses on sport and faith in book, Vatican visits
Patrick Kelly, S.J., has been an associate professor of religious studies at the University of Detroit Mercy since 2021. In the mid 90s, Fr. Kelly taught for three years at the university during his formation as a young Jesuit. Now, he has returned to campus to inspire students to investigate […]