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Detroit Mercy working to bring black box theater to campus

With the eventual demolition of Reno Hall, the University of Detroit Mercy is planning on not only replacing the rehearsal space, but bringing a black box theater to the McNichols campus, according to Dr. Jocelyn Boryczka, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Education (CLAE).  Reno Hall is home […]

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Esports club gives students chance to compete nationally

The esports club at the University of Detroit Mercy was formed during the peak of the pandemic, but now has evolved as a way for students to casually and competitively play a wide variety of games regardless of their experiences. Like most clubs, the esports club is a great way […]

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Freshman engineering program supports Detroit community

Freshmen in the Engineering Graphics & Design Fall 2023 course at Detroit Mercy got a chance to get out into Detroit’s community this semester and get some hands-on experience.  Prof. Alan Hoback, who is the professor of the course, said, “Students of this class are involved in projects to reduce […]

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Detroit Mercy SACD students awarded for work

In a fierce display of innovation and talent, three Detroit Mercy students from the School of Architecture & Community Development have achieved a prestigious spot in the Top Ten winners of this year’s American Institute of Architects Committee on the Environment (AIA COTE) competition. Students Marcus Puste, Dolin Diaz and […]

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International Night returns for first time since 2019

For the first time since 2019, International Night will return to the University of Detroit Mercy on Nov. 16, 2023, at the McNichols campus. Through an immersive celebration of cultural diversity within a vibrant and engaging atmosphere, “International Night” inspires deeper understandings and appreciations for the dynamic collection of ethnicities […]

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Detroit Mercy community mourns loss of Fr. Gerard Albright

Detroit Mercy lost a beloved professor, and the world lost a beautiful spirit. Fr. Gerard Albright, an esteemed professor of biology, left an indelible mark on the university during his more than 60-year career. Albright’s passing on Sept. 22, at the age of 97, marked the end of an era […]

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Detroit Mercy ranks highly for several business programs

University of Detroit Mercy recently received high rankings across multiple programs the university provides. In 2023, U.S. News & World Report ranked Detroit Mercy’s College of Business Administration #22 in the nation for Management, # 31 for Entrepreneurship, and #50 for Finance.  Earlier this year, U.S. News & World Report […]

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Campus ready as COVID cases rise across the country

COVID is again an issue this Fall. There have been many different ways that colleges have started to prepare for this. Some being major changes, and others being minor, or none at all. The University of Detroit Mercy has noticed this rise. “The first thing the University is doing is […]

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Great Lakes Bioneers Conference a success

The University of Detroit Mercy hosted the 18th Annual Great Lakes Bioneers Conference on Oct. 12 and Oct. 13, at the McNichols campus. The conference served as a space for community members to develop innovative approaches aimed at advancing environmental and societal changes, while upholding the University’s core principle of […]

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Detroit Mercy Theater readies for its Fall production

Hop, leap, and jump into the Detroit Mercy Theatre Company’s first show of the season, “A Year with Frog and Toad.” Based on characters from Arnold Lobel’s classic children’s series and short stories, “A Year with Frog and Toad” is a family-friendly, musical adventure, that invites the audience to come […]