BY Jack Walsworth VN NEWS EDITOR The University of Detroit Mercy lost one of its well-known professors over the holiday break. Dr. Michael Witkowski died on Jan. 1 from complications due to cancer. He was 60 years old. Witkowski, a professor of criminal justice, had planned on teaching this […]
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Students feel cuts in work study
BY Maggie Jackson VN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Cuts to the federal work-study program are impacting UDM students. This school year, the university saw its work-study funds fall to $940,000, said financial aid associate director Caren Bendes. “Last year we had close to $1 million in an allowance given through the federal […]
And you think you get a lot of mail…
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 […]
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 […]