You can’t see it or touch it and it often strikes without warning. Considering recent national attacks, cybersecurity threats are becoming more and more important. Luckily, the University of Detroit Mercy has a cybersecurity program that is recognized by the NSA and the Department of Homeland Security as a center […]
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Campus GOP’ers hesitant to show support for Trump
Republicans at the University of Detroit Mercy are hesitant to show their support for Donald Trump following his repeated attacks on various minority groups. “I am a bit hesitant to speak out about being a Trump supporter because of the negative connotation around it,” said Cori Hinterser, an architecture major. […]
Campus radio show lasts in era of internet, fewer listeners
Since 1952, the nation’s longest continuously running nationally syndicated radio show has belonged to the University of Detroit Mercy, “Ask the Professor.” The more than a half-century-old trivia show that features a panel of UDM educators has evolved over the years and is still kicking in an age of podcasts […]
Off campus eateries abound
Do you ever get tired of eating on campus? You probably answered yes, just like everybody else. The University of Detroit Mercy has done a nice job by offering better food choices on campus in recent years, but sometimes that just isn't enough. Students want to get out and explore […]
Temporary restaurants set up shop in The Loft
When Sodexo moved Starbucks from The Loft to the first floor of the library at the beginning of last year, it left a void in the university’s main dining area. School officials are temporarily filling that void with a series of pop-up restaurants starting next month that will feature everything […]
Student Center updates coming
The University of Detroit Mercy is in initial stages of renovations to the first floor and lower level of the Student Center. University officials are mocking up early renderings and will soon begin fundraising for the renovations. Detroit Mercy will host a meeting today, Nov. 2, to talk about ideas […]
University to pick new book, food vendors by this month
Sodexo and Barnes & Noble are among a group of finalists in the running for new five-year dining service and bookstore contracts that University of Detroit Mercy officials will hand out later this month. The three dining service candidates remaining include Sodexo, Aramark and Metz Culinary Management, according to Alysa […]
Hayes returns to campus
John P. Hayes, a 1971 University of Detroit Mercy alumnus who spent a career in radio, fired Howard Stern. Twice. Hayes, known as Jack to his friends, re-visited Detroit Mercy on Sept. 29 as part of Homecoming week, and spoke to a number of students about his days on campus […]
Storage room becomes new lab
The College of Engineering and Science recently dedicated its new iNSPIRE Laboratory in the Chemistry Building. The lab is part of a five-year, $22 million grant that transformed an old storage room into a new high-tech space for students to work on new projects and ideas. “INSPIRE” is an acronym […]
Speakers discuss how to deal with police
Some University of Detroit Mercy students are hoping to bring awareness to police brutality and recent unjustified killings of African Americans. On October 7th, Jayna Mosley, a sophomore at Detroit Mercy, hosted “Know Your Rights,” which was an informational meeting about how to conduct yourself around a police officer. There […]
