The University of Detroit Mercy will celebrate its annual Homecoming later in September, about four months earlier than previous years. The two-day celebration will include everything from a tug-of-war competition to a 5k run and street fair. "Year after year, we always do the same events with Homecoming,” said Drew […]
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UDM pumps $10M into campus upgrades
Students were welcomed back for the 2016-17 academic year with several new construction projects well underway. The university has invested $10 million over the past year on the McNichols campus for projects ranging from a new entrance – completed last year – to major upgrades for both the College of […]
UDM to choose new food, book vendors
Students at the University of Detroit Mercy could soon have a new on-campus food service and bookstore after separate 10-year contracts with Sodexo and Barnes and Noble expire at the end of June. Detroit Mercy officials held a request for proposal meeting for potential bookstore vendors on Monday, following […]
UDM alum Key stars in ‘Keanu’
In a press conference earlier this week, UDM alum Keegan-Michael Key, along with Jordan Peele and Jason Mitchell, talked about their new film, “Keanu,” which is in theatres now. It is Key and Peele’s first feature film. The Varsity News was one of many college papers participating in the […]
Cancer benefit attracts hundred
Students at the University of Detroit Mercy have once again come together to support a great cause. This time, over 100 members of the student body and local community came together at the Fitness Center to partake in a three-on-three soccer tournament held April 4. Proceeds from the event […]
Fr. Albright celebrates 90 years — 61 on campus
Fr. Gerard Albright celebrated his 90th birthday April 3 with many family members, alumni, students, faculty and friends. A long time familiar figure on campus, Fr. Albright started at the university in 1955 as a part-time professor. Five years later, he became a full-time faculty member. Since then, Fr. Albright […]
Senior events include rock, Tigers game, class dinner
The senior class gift campaign is underway. Organizers are encouraging all seniors graduating this year to join them at upcoming events, and to donate to a department of their choosing by indicating “Senior Class Gift Campaign” in their donation. On April 19,, seniors will be signing the rock one last […]
Evening of fun set for next
Finals can be one of the most stressful times of the year, so you might need to chill out. A de-stress fest will be held in the Student Fitness Center on April 21 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. University Recreation is ramping up the fun this year with raffles […]
A final bow for Regal
Professor David L. Regal acted in his final UDM Theatre Company production over the weekend. He is retiring after 45 years at the university. Regal was invited to join the newly formed University of Detroit and Marygrove Performing Arts Company in 1971 as a guest artist. When Dominic Misiam left […]
Student docs at film fest
A supposedly haunted mental hospital, the struggle of injured athletes on campus, a hockey player with cerebral palsy – all are the focus of student documentaries that will be shown Thursday, April 28, as the culmination of a film production class. Students have been working all semester on creating interesting […]
