It all started with Jane Roe, a mother in Texas who sued the state because it denied her the right to terminate a pregnancy. In 1973, the Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of Roe, declaring that the due process clause of the 14th amendment guaranteed a “right to privacy” that […]
Author: Kyle R. LeGreair
Monkeypox protocols on campus
In addition to COVID-19, students this semester have another potential- ly harmful disease to be mindful of: monkeypox. While no cases have been confirmed on campus, a recent global outbreak has included more than 20,000 cases throughout the U.S. with about 250 in Michigan, according to state health officials. The rare […]
What to see outside campus
Whether you’re new to campus or returning for another year, it’s always a great idea to visit some of Detroit’s attractions. While the fall semester gets underway, there are a handful of places you can visit with your friends just a short drive from the corner of McNichols and Livernois. Here […]
Teammate reflects on the return of star Antoine Davis
The author, Jordan Phillips, is a senior forward on the men’s basketball team. Antoine Davis, Detroit Mercy’s all-time leading scorer, is back for one more season after putting his name in the transfer portal to poten- tially leave. As his teammate, I speak for myself, and the Titan community, in […]
Local high school brings football back to Titan Field for 1st time since 1960s
On Monday, November 30th,1964, students, alumni and all Titan fans were in complete shock to hear the announcement that the Univer- sity of Detroit’s varsity football program would be shut down. The team to that point had a memorable 68 year history. Detroit’s all-time record was 308-204-24, it produced 18 […]
New Titan Field turf a ‘big upgrade’
Over the summer, the University of Detroit Mercy installed new turf at Titan Field in what the athletic department dubbed a “big upgrade.” The work was completed on Aug. 1, just in time for the new school year, giving student-athletes one more thing to be excited about for their athletic seasons. […]
Day of Giving to highlight philanthropy
The University of Detroit Mercy’s annual “Day of Giving” will take place Tuesday, Sept. 27, with trivia, presentations, food and other activ- ities to help celebrate, and educate students about, the importance of philanthropy. The day-long events — in-person and virtual— are sponsored by the Student Alumni Leadership Coun- cil’s philanthropy […]
New CLAE dean comes home
The new dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Education has come home to Michigan and is excited to be here. Dr. Jocelyn Boryczka, who took over for the retir- ing Mark Denham on Aug. 1, most recently served as vice provost for Scholarly and Inclusive Excellence at Fairfield University […]
Masks still around as COVID lingers
Students returning to campus this semester, the third academic year since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, were greeted with the now-familiar sight of masks. And it’s likely to stay that way, at least some times, for the foreseeable future. Detroit Mercy follows the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Pre- […]
Bike rides, bonfires and basketball on tap for Homecoming
The University of Detroit Mercy’s annual Homecoming celebration will take place next week with three days of bike rides, bonfires and basketball. The events run from Thursday, Sept. 29, to Saturday, Oct.1, across the McNichols campus. Homecoming kicks off Thursday evening with the Alumni Achieve- ment Spirit awards in the student […]
