Sunday, September 8, 2024
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 […]
The recent changes allowing college athletes to profit from their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) have sparked a heated debate in the world of college basketball. While many see this as a long-overdue opportunity for athletes to benefit from their talents, others worry about the potential impact on the integrity […]
As the academic school year comes to a close, an exciting commencement for the University of Detroit Mercy graduating class of 2024 approaches. Hosted on Detroit Mercy’s McNichols campus, students prepare to don their caps and gowns for the much-anticipated commencement ceremony. Diane Praet, the driving force behind the organization […]
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 […]
Ever since taking over the head coach position exactly two years ago, Kate Achter’s journey with the University of Detroit Mercy women’s basketball team has been one of growth, belief and commitment – and it is set to continue. Last month, UDM Director of Athletics Robert C. Vowels Jr. announced […]
With the 2024 academic year coming to a close and commencement right around the corner, we bid farewell and pay tribute to our graduates, who we asked to recount and recall their experience at the University of Detroit Mercy. From everyone at The VN, we wish you the best of […]
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), a University of Detroit Mercy alum, along with National Cyber Director Harry Coker Jr., visited Detroit Mercy’s Vehicle Cyber Engineering Program on April 15. Receiving $497,080 from the United States Department of Defense, UDM’s cybersecurity program continues to work towards aiding the Metro Detroit Regional […]
Nights on campus are common for many students, whether they are studying for exams, working on group projects or participating in evening activities. However, a challenge that often arises at these late hours is the lack of accessible and safe dining options nearby. This problem affects the physical well-being of […]
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, famously known as Kendrick Lamar, knows all about chance and he explains the meaning of chance through the lyrics of his song “DUCKWORTH” which he released seven years ago. In honor of the song’s anniversary on April 14, here is a further discussion of what chance […]
WEvolve Mental Health Association, a mental health advocacy group started in the fall of 2023, is the first group of its kind at the University of Detroit Mercy. Marc Naddaf and Farah Abdulrahim, the current presidents of WEvolve, relayed that the organization was created to make a safe space in […]
