The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law has officially named Nicholas Schroeck as its new dean after he served in the interim role. With a strong background in environmental law, legal advocacy and academia, Schroeck brings years of experience and deep connections to the Detroit legal community. Now, […]
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PRIME Center to host former CEO of Cardinal Health for talk
The PRIME Center of Detroit Mercy hosts a collection of Speaker Series. On Mar. 12, Mike Kaufmann, former chief executive officer of Cardinal Health will be joining the PRIME Center to discuss “Perspectives on Leadership.” His expertise in developing and executing the company’s strategy makes him the perfect candidate for […]
Annual Black History Month event shares love stories
Love Stories from The Underground Railroad is a yearly event held on Feb. 14 to highlight one of the stories of love and community shining through one of our most divided eras. This year Professor of History Roy E. Finkenbine took the audience on a journey into the lives of […]
New School of Optometry taking students for this Fall
The University of Detroit Mercy School of Optometry (UDMSO) is welcoming its inaugural incoming class this Fall. The School is located at UDM’s Novi Campus, which it shares with the Detroit Mercy Eye Institute and the Master’s Entry Advanced Generalist Nursing (MEAGN) program. According to the UDMSO website, the […]
Historian’s book talk part of Black History Month celebrations
On Feb. 6, the University of Detroit Mercy will welcome historian Dr. Kidada Williams from Wayne State University for a special lecture as part of campus’ Black History Month celebrations. Organized by Dr. Roy Finkenbine, co-chair of the history department, the event will focus on Dr. Williams’ celebrated book, […]
Detroit Mercy to bring dental education center to Vermont
The University of Detroit Mercy (UDM), in collaboration with the Vermont State Dental Society (VSDS), Sen. Bernie Sanders, and Sen. Peter Welch are spearheading an innovative partnership to establish a Dental Oral Health Education Center in Vermont. Set to launch in Fall 2027, this program aims to address critical oral […]
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company racks up awards
The Detroit Mercy Theatre Company (DMTC) has achieved remarkable success in the 2023-2024 academic year, earning both local and national awards. DMTC has started to make headlines by earning multiple awards that include national honors at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) and in Michigan’s the Wilde Awards. […]
Intersectional Immersion Day helps those in need
On Monday, Jan. 20, University Ministry, led by Becky Vires, teamed up with Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN), to travel to Zaman International in Dearborn, Mich., for this month’s Intersectional Immersion Day. Zaman International is an organization based in Dearborn, which works to empower women, specifically single mothers, to […]
UDM Undergoing Collaborative Rebranding Process
Out with the old, in with the new. University of Detroit Mercy Marketing and Communications (MarCom) is taking on a new rebranding initiative. Since 2022-2023, UDM has developed a three-phase marketing research and rebranding process to help them replace the “Build a Boundless Future” brand, but what does building a boundless […]
UDM community mourns passing of Sr. Mouch
People have the capability to light up a room when you meet them and make their presence known. That was Sr. Judy Mouch for Detroit Mercy, who died on Dec. 14, 2024, at 77 years old. When she arrived here on campus, she lit up the classrooms of Detroit Mercy […]