Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Tens of thousands of people visit the Detroit River along the RiverWalk every year. But probably not many know the river’s significance in 19th century U.S. and Canadian history. More than one hundred and fifty years ago, thousands of escaped slaves found freedom through the Underground Railroad by crossing that […]
Since opening in Dearborn in April 2013, Moo Cluck Moo has been serving fresh food and taking healthy eating to a new level. Last week, the eatery became the latest “pop up” restaurant to appear at the Loft in the Student Center. “I have two daughters, and they are the […]
The Theatre Company’s spring production “Low Hanging Fruit” by Robin Bradford, opens next Thursday, March 3, at the Marlene Boll Theatre at the YMCA in Detroit. The show is a joint project between UDM and Matrix theatre companies. “Low Hanging Fruit” tells the story of four ex-military women, broken and […]
And the walls came tumbling down. Tumble they did this summer when the wrecker’s demolition ball razed U-D’s football stadium and took with it some of the grand memories of both Detroit and the school. Fittingly enough for Detroit, the stadium went down to make room for a 900-car parking […]
UDM is celebrating Black History Month with several upcoming events. On Thursday, Feb. 18, UDM will be hosting a book signing, panel discussion and reception for the book “A Fluid Frontier: Slavery, Resistance and the Underground Railroad in the Detroit River Borderland.” The book consists of a collection of contributions […]
Former Detroit Titan standout Nick Minnerath will participate in the NBA D-League three point contest during the D-League’s all-star weekend in Toronto on Feb. 13. Minnerath is 51 for 120 in three-point attempts so far this season while playing for the Canton Charge, according to the team’s website. The Charge […]
UDM’s Department of Public Safety is investigating multiple car break-ins on the McNichols campus. The break-ins occurred between 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. during a month-long period of Jan. 4 through Feb. 5. The perpetrators broke out windows to steal personal items that were left in plain view or in […]
UDM’s underground tunnels have been a curiosity for students and faculty for many years. “I know they exist, but I only know that based on speculation by other people,” said Chris Clark, a political science and criminal justice double-major. “I don’t know much about them. But from what I understand, they […]
After being robbed at gunpoint in their fraternity house, members of Phi Kappa Theta are exploring ways to increase safety and security. “We have begun looking into possible security system options,” said chapter president Neema Katibai. Brighter lighting and motion sensors will be added outside the Fairfield Street house, he […]
Do not be frightened if you hear the sound of gunshots and see armed officers on the McNichols campus over the next couple weeks. The Department of Public Safety is partnering with the Detroit Police Department for an active shooter training starting Feb. 1 in Briggs Building and Reno Hall. […]
