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 […]
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The McNichols Tunnels
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 […]
Busy UDM weekend: Valentine’s homecoming
Love is in the air this week on the McNichols campus – and, oh yeah, it’s homecoming, too. At least that’s how it feels for some students as both Valentine’s Day and homecoming approaches. Junior Blair White isn’t even thinking about the bonfire or the game this weekend, her mind […]
Armed robbers hit frat house
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 […]
The [book] end of an era
McNichols Campus Library has witnessed many changes over the years. But one of its biggest ones will come next month when Margaret Auer, dean of university libraries and instruction technology, retires. Auer has worked on the McNichols campus for more than 54 years and has served as a dean for […]
Public Safety to train for active shooter on campus
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. […]
Service at Gesu honors former president
Fr. Gerard L Stockhausen’s fellow Jesuit brothers joined with the Sisters of Mercy, friends, family and the university community to pay their final respects to the former University of Detroit Mercy president at a memorial service in Gesu Church Jan. 20. A portrait of the late Fr. Stockhausen rested against […]
Former NBA star Haywood’s number to be retired Friday
The jersey of legendary Titan big man and NBA icon Spencer Haywood will be retired this Friday, Jan. 29, before Detroit (9-10, 3-5 in the Horizon League) squares off against Northern Kentucky (7-12, 3-5) at 7 p.m. “I think it’s long overdue,” said current Titans basketball head coach Ray McCallum. […]
Friends recall Fr. Stockhausen’s spirit, heart
The words remain etched in Si Hendry’s mind. Nearly nine years ago at a country club gathering in Grosse Pointe, Gerard Stockhausen, S.J., president of the University of Detroit Mercy, was speaking to alumni, when he announced that UDM had once again made it into the top tier of Midwestern […]
Presidential race puzzles UDM experts
The presidential campaign has University of Detroit Mercy political observers puzzled. “The only word I can use to describe this race is shocking,” said political science professor Dr. Genevieve Meyers. “No one could have fathomed the things that have happened so far in this race.” Next week, the first primary […]
