Author: Grace Patrick

Sports

Allison Sherman leaving athletic, academic legacy at UDM

Allison Sherman, a Division 1 women’s cross-country runner at the University of Detroit Mercy, is graduating in the spring of 2024 and leaves a legacy behind her.  Sherman, a distance runner, has not only become a star athlete but has also shown outstanding dedication when it comes to her education. […]

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Detroit Mercy honors women at campus reception

Taking inspiration from the poem written by Maya Angelou, “Phenomenal Woman,” the Phenomenal Women’s Reception celebrates the accomplishments and contributions of women from the University of Detroit Mercy.   Each year, the Ashley Gray Legacy Award is presented during the reception to an individual that has demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication and […]

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OPINION: ‘Dune: Part Two’ a sequel worth watching

The sequel to “Dune,” “Dune: Part Two,” came out on March 1 and it has fans raving. The film is directed by Denis Villeneuve, who co-wrote with Jon Spaihts.   This film is an epic science fiction film. The first movie is based off the book published in 1965 and written […]

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UDM alum’s insecurity talk a hit among students

Detroit Mercy alum Bill Priestap, a distinguished figure in national security and co-founder of Trenchcoat Advisors, returned to his alma mater to deliver a thought-provoking talk titled “An Era of Global Insecurity.” The event, held on March 13 in the Student Union Ballroom, attracted a diverse audience eager to gain […]

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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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FAFSA causing delays among college students across country

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) recently changed its system, which has caused a delay in the application process. This delay has many students and faculty at the University of Detroit Mercy worried.   FASFA is widely used by families and students to help with aid for college tuition. […]