In the holiday movie “Elf,” Will Ferrell’s character describes a mailroom as “Santa’s workshop, except it smells like mushrooms and everyone looks like they want to hurt me.” But what really happens with all of your parcels and packages when they are delivered to the University of Detroit Mercy, and […]
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Peters, Zahra latest alums to reach high political office
When Gary Peters won statewide office in the recent election, he joined an elite group of university alums who have reached high office. Peters, who earned an M.B.A in finance at UDM, was the Democratic nominee for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat. He defeated Republican Terri Lynn Land 54.6 to […]
Play offers twist on holiday classic
A Christmas-time classic with a twist is coming to UDM’s campus. A production of “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” by Joe Landry is being put on by the UDM Theatre Company. The production tells the tale of George Bailey made famous by Frank Capra’s 1946 film “It’s […]
UDM one of four Detroit colleges awarded NIH grant
A $21.2-million grant awarded to UDM and other colleges will help more undergraduate students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds pursue careers in biomedical research. Over the next five years, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will give UDM, Wayne State University, Wayne County Community College District and Marygrove $21.2 million toward […]
Mosul mass will be done in Chaldean rites
The Christians of Mosul who have been targeted by the Islamic extremist group ISIS will be the focus of a mass on campus Sunday, Nov. 9, at 9 p.m. in St. Ignatius Chapel. “During July of this year, Iraqi Christians of Mosul and northern villages were forced by … ISIS […]
‘Jesuits, Mercy Sisters in the media’ talk next week
UDM's English Department will be hosting its first inaugural "Last Lecture" on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m. Prof. Laurie Britt-Smith will be focusing on Mercy Sisters and Jesuits in the contemporary media. In this version of the keynote address delivered at the 2014 Heartland/Delta Faculty Conversations Conference, Britt-Smith will […]
Autumn reminds of early, tragic death of mentor, football coach
October: a time of changing leaves, cooler temperatures, football and pumpkin spice-flavored everything. This is what October has become. October means all of that to me, too, but the month also serves as a time to remember someone I lost. Someone I will always hold close to my heart. Believe […]
Robotics, hissing roaches part of Friday gathering
The College of Engineering and Science is hosting its annual undergraduate and graduate student research symposium on Friday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Robotics, hissing cockroaches and chemistry experiments will be among the attractions. Everyone is welcome to stop by the High Bay in the Engineering Building to […]
Snyder, Schauer race divides students, faculty, too
Republican Gov. Rick Snyder and Democratic challenger Mark Schauer will face each other in an election next month to decide who will lead the state for the next four years, and the decision has divided students and faculty at the University of Detroit Mercy. The 2014 gubernatorial election will be […]
Ethics bowl meetings Oct. 9, 14
Planning for the 15th Annual Ethics Bowl has already begun with two informational meetings being scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 9 and Tuesday, Oct. 14 from 1-2 pm in Briggs 20. TV’s College Bowl inspired the Ethics Bowl, but the modified rules adapt the game to the subject of ethics, […]
