Detroit Mercy is home to countless student organizations, and they range in focus from shared interest in a hobby to hosting discussions of important topics. One such organization on campus is the Protect Life Club. The mission of the organization is to spark conversations, share information and educate students on […]
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‘Ask the Professor’ show evolving at UDM during digital era
One of the longest running radio shows in the country, “Ask the Professor,” was established in 1953 at the University of Detroit (University of Detroit Mercy) and was originally broadcasted on WJR 760 among other stations. The current host of the show is chemistry and biochemistry professor Matthew J. Mio […]
Detroit Mercy alum, Lions cheerleader basks in playoff run
This past year has been a tremendous year for not just the Detroit Lions, but for Detroit Mercy alum, Mackenize, who is a cheerleader for the team. While being in the nursing program at Detroit Mercy growing her passion for helping people, she was also on the dance team. Mackenzie […]
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 […]
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 […]
Detroit Mercy alum a star for the Red Wings
Former University of Detroit Mercy softball player and the valedictorian of the 2022-23 school year Kara Wolfbauer has taken off on an exciting new chapter of her life as the new arena host for the Detroit Red Wings. Kara’s story starts just north of Detroit where she began her […]
Detroit Mercy Pride has semester full of events ahead
For Winter 2024, Detroit Mercy Pride will be hosting activities for queer people and allies to feel represented on campus with a documentary screening, pride week, theatrics, service learning, panels, sports, tea parties and graduation gear. Advisor Megan Novell, the Director of the Women’s and Gender Studies Program, will have […]
TENN continues to tackle Detroit’s food system in creative ways
During the Winter 2024 semester, Titan Equity Nourishment Network (TENN) is continuing its impactful work by expanding its reach to address the difficulties within the Detroit food system. TENN’s program manager, Chelsea Manning, has demonstrated strong leadership in the desire to improve access to nutritious food. “We focus on trying […]
FemCo influencing UDM women both here and abroad
The University of Detroit Mercy’s Feminist Coalition, FemCo, was founded in September 2022 by Morgen Rhodes and Maryam Qoda, president and vice president of the organization, respectively. This group has not only been influential in many young women’s lives on campus regarding education and social issues but has also led […]
Detroit Mercy student provides campus soundtrack
Music speaks to the soul, moves the body and is used to communicate what cannot be said or expressed directly. Music is another medium to expel your emotions, make people feel their emotions and identify with them and to bring awareness to the global political issues that we are experiencing […]