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 […]
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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 […]
One-night production of ‘Ripped’ coming on Nov. 22
Detroit Mercy has an up-and-coming play on its way. After the performance of “Witch,” viewers can be expecting a deeply emotional and riveting play titled “Ripped.” The play will run at the Live 6 Alliance Event Space in Detroit on Nov. 22. The director of the play is Mycah […]
‘Witch’ full of suspense, debuts for Fall on Oct. 25
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company kicks off its Fall 2024 season with a production of “Witch.” With its thematic elements, the play, which begins its run on Oct. 25, is meant to be a perfect fit for anyone looking for a Fall event. Krista Schafer is the director of “Witch.” Schafer […]
Ethics Bowl crowns repeat champions
Tomato Sandwiches defended its No. 1 title in Detroit Mercy’s Ethics Bowl competition. On Oct. 11, reigning champions Tomato Sandwiches won the Ethics Bowl for the second year running. The team consisted of Political Science majors including Isabelle Francis, Kelsie Shammami, Dirkaft Mohammad, Kaleb Smith, and Juan Willis. Titans competed […]