Howard will play basketball in Spain Juwan Howard Jr. will be taking his talents to Spain. The former Titan signed a contract with Café Candelas Breogan of the Spanish League on Sept. 9. After graduating, Howard spent part of his summer playing for the Miami Heat in the NBA Summer […]
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New video board, sound system will rock Calihan Hall
A lot of exciting things are happening at historic Calihan Hall. The athletic department is installing a new video board and sound system. The scoreboard will have screens on it, allowing a new experience for fans. This new fan experience will bring a new type of atmosphere to Calihan Hall. […]
Long overdue, roads undergo total repavement
It’s no secret that roads in the Detroit area are sub-par to say the least. Up until a few months ago, the same could have been said about those at UDM as well. However, this past summer, the University of Detroit Mercy’s Facility Operations team took initiative to fix this […]
From anime to sports, orgs. seek new members
The University of Detroit Mercy may be a small school but the amount of student organizations is anything but. Following the annual Celebrate Spirit celebration, all students, faculty and staff were invited to the picnic luncheon and campus organization fair. Fifty-five organizations had tables with information available. These touched on […]
Students, professor lead effort to improve childhood literacy
Students at University of Detroit Mercy are making a difference in the lives of children all over the city thanks to RX for Reading – raising readers, one book at a time. Developed by English professor Dr. Mary-Catherine Harrison, RX for Reading aims to strengthen early childhood literacy in Detroit. […]
UDM and community leaders partner to focus on Livernois and McNichols area
Monday, Aug. 31, was more than just the first day of classes for the fall semester at the University of Detroit Mercy. Outside of the Loranger Architecture Building and in front of the campus fence, UDM President Antoine Garibaldi was joined by other community leaders to announce a new community […]
Justice in Palestine aim of student group, leaders say
Bringing awareness is never easy, especially when it involves a hot-button global issue. But the University of Detroit Mercy, home to a plethora of clubs, has a new one this year related to Palestine. UDM Professor Diane Robinson-Dunn is the faculty advisor for Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), which […]
Thursday student-alumni fair marks end of semester
The SAA Spring Blowout has arrived! The student alumni association invites students to celebrate spring and the end of the semester with free food and games in the fountain area on Thursday, April 9, 4:30-6:30 p.m. A fun-filled carnival is planned. “It wouldn’t be the Spring Blowout without games like […]
Seniors: A recap of your four years
Graduating this May after four years at UDM? Here are some of the highlights that have taken place since your freshman year. 2011 August: The Class of 2015 and President Garibaldi start their first school year at UDM. September: Ground is broken on the Fitness Center as part of […]
Proposed change to core curriculum divides faculty
By Maggie Jackson VN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF A proposed new core curriculum that reduces the number of courses students are required to take has many liberal arts faculty concerned, particularly those who teach philosophy and religious studies. Currently under Core Objective Four, students must take one course in philosophy and one […]
