In the Fall 2024, the College of Liberal Arts and Education (CLAE) will be changing to the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. The renaming will not alter the mandatory curriculum or course requirements for students. Instead, the college’s new name will bring in fresh opportunities and resources, while […]
Author: Jenny Raptoplous
African American studies program back at Detroit Mercy
Making its return to the Detroit Mercy curriculum this year is the African American Studies program, with new faculty on board and ready to enrich students through the minor. The 18-credit program was designed to give those enrolled a more profound understanding of African American culture, heritage and historical experiences, […]
REVIEW: Meg 2 needs more bite
Meg 2 is a lackluster film that has left viewers intrigued and the box-office sales for this film only emphasize viewers dissatisfaction. Meg 2: The Trench had its world premiere at the Shanghai International Film Festival on June 9, and wasreleased in the United States on Aug. 4 by Warner Bros. Pictures. The film received mixed reviews from […]
UDM softball hires new coach for program
As the Detroit Mercy softball team prepares for its upcoming season, it will do so with a new head coach. Dan Vitale was named the team’s new leader in August 2023. Vitale wants to “rebuild this organization for the better” and also states that he is “looking forward to […]
New VP of Mission Integration brings vision to Detroit Mercy campus
In a time where change is most prevalent, one must be adaptable to the consistently transforming world to be able to connect with those who you need to. Detroit Mercy is not shying away from adapting as it has hired Father Charles Oduke as its vice president of Mission Integration. […]
Detroit Mercy Tri Sigma chapter sees big year ahead
Since its founding at the University of Detroit Mercy in 1952, Sigma Sigma Sigma continues to impact the lives of young women both on and off campus. This year, Sigma Sigma Sigma has big plans for the upcoming recruitment season. “At Detroit Mercy we do informal recruitment in the […]
Homecoming set to bring Detroit Mercy alums back to campus
The University is just days away from the 2023 Homecoming, and there is much to look forward to during the two-day long celebration. An invite has been extended to all in the Detroit Mercy family and community who would like to join in the fall festivities taking place on the […]
OPINION: Fisher Administration Center will be missed, despite quirks
The University of Detroit Mercy will say goodbye to the Fisher Administration Center this fall semester. The building that was introduced to campus will now be torn down. We say our goodbyes to a beloved part of the Detroit Mercy family. The building came to campus in the 1960s and […]
Fisher Administration Center demolition begins
The Fisher Administration Center demolition, which began this semester, is well on schedule and should complete by the end of November. The demolition is due to energy costs and safety. Tamara Batcheller, associate vice president for Facilities Management, whose role is to make sure the project is completed safely and […]
Bolden breaks barriers on state Supreme Court
In recent years, the term “unprecedented” has frequently been used in regard to the judicial and political landscape in America, from elections and protests to indictments and court rulings. Add Michigan Supreme Court Justice – and Detroit Mercy School of Law graduate – Kyra Harris Bolden to that list. Earlier this […]
