International students make up a huge proportion of the UDM campus. As such, it is important for international students to feel a sense of security and to feel welcomed by the campus environment, and that was the goal of International Night in November. UDM does a great job with […]
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Mindfulness courses benefiting Detroit Mercy students
During the 2024 Fall semester, the University of Detroit Mercy offered a four-week mindfulness class to help students who are struggling with anxiety. The Wellness Center has seen an increase in students at UDM coming in with feelings of anxiety, and the faculty wanted to find a way to […]
Detroit Mercy welcomes Tanzanian faculty member eyeing collaboration
Through the University of Detroit Mercy’s collaboration with Loyola High School in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, a November visit from faculty member Joseph Albert was prompted in which he shared his insight with UDM. Albert is from East Africa, specifically Tanzania, and is a former student of Loyola […]
McShane Makerspace and Collaboratory unveiled at dedication
The Engineering Annex has been extensively renovated and is now known as the McShane Makerspace and Collaboratory. Unveiled on Nov. 14 after a dedication and blessing. the Collaboratory is named after its chief donors, Steve and Kathy McShane. Steve McShane graduated from the University of Detroit in 1966 with a […]
UDM hosts Michael Rosenberg to talk sports writing
Michael Rosenberg, a senior writer at Sports Illustrated, came to Detroit Mercy’s campus on Nov. 12 for a Q&A hosted by the Communication Studies department. Rosenberg Discussed how journalism is meant to be able to get to know the person you are interviewing, to be able to really dissect […]
Civil rights immersion trip set for Spring break
In partnership with Resurrection Catholic Missions of the South, the University Ministry is hosting its Service Immersion trip for full-time students during the University of Detroit Mercy’s Spring break from March 1-8 in Montgomery, Ala., a pivotal location in the fight against racial inequality. The Service Immersion trip informs […]
“Titan Tales” project helps alums share memories
The University of Detroit Mercy Alumni Office is partnering with Publishing Concepts Inc. (PCI) to create an oral history project called “Titan Tales.” This voluntary project allows alumni to share their most memorable experiences from their time at UDM. It also allows the University to hear alumni’s anecdotes about late-night […]
Detroit Mercy hosts Feminist Scholarship Colloquium
Detroit Mercy’s Women’s and Gender Studies Program hosted its annual Feminist Scholarship Colloquium on Oct. 28. The program encourages faculty to submit any research that they have been working on and want to expand upon. “Colloquium means calling together,” said Megan Novell, executive director of UDM’s Office of Equal Opportunity. […]
New Writing Center director has vision for helping students grow
This year, the Writing Center at the University of Detroit Mercy has a new director. Erin Bell has taken over the position and is extremely excited about her new role. The Writing Center is a location on campus where students can go if they need assistance with their intellectual, […]
Detroit Mercy dining offers a variety of halal options
With record-breaking numbers of Muslim students on campus, the University of Detroit Mercy is introducing new halal food options across campus dining facilities, marking a significant step toward inclusivity and catering to students’ diverse dietary needs. Halal refers to the religious dietary standard imposed on Muslims. It covers a range […]