Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Senior Dante Bassham started his collegiate track career in 2019 as a walk-on at the University of Detroit Mercy. However, being a walk-on never held him back from finding success. Four years later, he would hold one of the most successful Detroit Mercy track careers of his time. “Being a […]
As we near commencement on May 13, Detroit Mercy seniors are preparing for life after college. For Alyssa Theisen, the answer was always simple: she would become a nurse. Following graduation, Theisen plans to start a position in the emergency department at DMC Children’s Hospital. “When I was little, I would […]
In the coming months, Detroit Mercy President Donald Taylor plans to finalize a location for a second dental clinic and add a new school in a health-related field to the Novi campus as part of a broader push to emphasize UDM’s healthcare programs. Taylor, who was formally installed as president in an inauguration […]
Undergraduate tuition at the University of Detroit Mercy’s McNichols campus will rise four percent to $32,300 for the 2023-24 academic year after the university’s board of trustees approved the increase last month, according to UDM President Donald Taylor. That equates to $16,150 per term for an undergrad taking between 12-18 […]
Last month’s mass shooting at Michigan State University struck close to home for many students at the University of Detroit Mercy who have friends and family there. The tragedy, in which a gunman killed three students and injured five others before taking his own life, shook East Lansing and the entire […]
Less than two percent of high school athletes go on to play at NCAA Division I schools. Many see being a Division I athlete as the ultimate goal: a way they can show that they’ve “made it.” But many fail to realize that behind all that glory are early mornings, late nights […]
Detroit Mercy’s first Pride Night celebrations are seen as a “huge” step toward inclusion by the university’s LGBTQ+ community and are likely to expand in the future, according to organizers. The athletic department earlier this month hosted the events at both a men’s and women’s basketball game to recognize and celebrate […]
When it comes to high-pressure situations and constant backlash from fans, being a professional athlete can be one of the toughest jobs in sports. But have you ever thought about the individual standing on the sideline? The one with the striped shirt and whistle in his or her mouth, armed and […]
Detroit Mercy student athletes were given an opportunity like never before in mid-2021 when the NCAA Board of Directors approved an interim Name Image and Likeness (NIL) policy, and many are taking full advantage. The NIL policy allows NCAA student athletes to participate in endorsement deals while being compensated for […]
Junior Katie Anderla worked hard to return to competition following a stroke. Katie Anderla, came to Detroit Mercy with high hopes of competing on the cross country and track and field teams. But nearly 17 months ago, Anderla wasn’t sure if she’d ever be able to run again. In September […]
