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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 […]

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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 […]

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Theologian explains Transpacific cultures

Kwok Pui-Lan, a renowned feminist theologian and professor at Emory University, spoke to Detroit Mercy students earlier this month and challenged them to better study the history of Transpacific cultures, specifically the intersection of their theology and politics. She argued that history requires a re-examination, as Transpacific states have been transformed due […]

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‘De-Stress’ event will celebrate end of year

Organizers hope the annual “De-Stress at Spring Send-Off” event, which will take place on Thursday, April 20 from 4–7:30 p.m. at the university’s Student Fitness Center, can serve as a fun way for students to wrap up another academic year. The free event is presented by the Student Alumni Leadership […]

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Students sound off on latest tuition increase

Students at the University of Detroit Mercy have mixed feelings about the news that tuition will be raised four percent next year. President Donald Taylor said last month that the board of directors had recently approved the raise, which will mean that undergrad students taking between 12-18 credits on the […]

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‘Include everyone in the conversation,’ PR pro says

Late last month, University of Detroit Mercy students interested in the Public Relations and Communications fields had the opportunity to connect with a leader in the industry. Georgella Muirhead, who is the founder and CEO of PR firm 98 Forward, originally Burg Muirhead & Associates, took the time to share her […]

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Seniors prepare for life after Detroit Mercy

As we near commencement on May 13, Detroit Mercy seniors are preparing for life after college. For Alyssa Theisen, the answer was always simple: she would become a nurse. Following graduation, Theisen plans to start a position in the emergency department at DMC Children’s Hospital. “When I was little, I would […]

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Taylor vows ‘quantum leap’ for UDM

In the coming months, Detroit Mercy President Donald Taylor plans to finalize a location for a second dental clinic and add a new school in a health-related field to the Novi campus as part of a broader push to emphasize UDM’s healthcare programs. Taylor, who was formally installed as president in an inauguration […]