BY JOAN MARIE-JEFFERSON VN SPECIAL WRITER The holiday season is right around the corner, and the University of Detroit Mercy’s location at 6 Mile and Livernois is an advantage students at other colleges around the country aren’t lucky enough to have. We have so many surrounding cities and Christmas-themed events […]
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Finance majors crowned Ethics Bowl champs
BY DANIEL MONTAIE VN SPECIAL WRITER This year’s Ethics Bowl winner is pretty super. “The Fantastic Four + One,” a group of finance majors, beat out a team called “The Lunchables” to prevail in this year’s annual quiz of moral principles. The 17th annual Ethics Bowl took place Friday, Nov. […]
Detroit Mercy’s Indian student group observes festival of lights
BY MIJAI LEWIS VN SPECIAL WRITER The Detroit Mercy Indian Student Association earlier this month invited students and faculty to join them in celebrating Diwali. Known as the festival of lights, the five-day celebration is one of the most significant in Indian culture. The festival is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs […]
Peterson motivated by largest-ever honors group
BY MARTIN LANG VN SPECIAL WRITER The 55-year-old University Honors Program (UHP) at Detroit Mercy is seeking progressive change with the hiring of new directors. Among the new members of the UHM staff is business professor Evan Peterson. Peterson has proven to be a seasoned professional and a proud […]
Tips to protect your computer from cyber threats
BY OLANZO PALMER VN STAFF WRITER In the cyber world, you never know that you are truly safe. Any email, website, or anything that you download can contain some type of virus. Even with a virus protection program, viruses get updated and become smarter and are able to still get […]
Long-time English professor wants more honors degree programs
BY META MISENER VN SPECIAL WRITER Nicholas Rombes, an English professor at Detroit Mercy, was recently named co-director of the University Honors Program. According to the Honors Program website, it offers students a creative opportunity to engage themselves with the campus and community to develop intellectually, spiritually, […]
Speaker shares tips to protect
BY DEEJ OSTER VN CO-EDITOR Debbie Gardner, co-founder of the Survive Institute, was full of energy and excitement when speaking to Detroit Mercy students earlier this month. Different from many self-defense showcases, this seminar focused on improving confidence and controlling fear in necessary situations. “We are […]
Detroit Mercy nears $100M fundraising goal
BY PHYLISHA DRAYTON VN CO-EDITOR The University of Detroit Mercy is closing in on a long-held goal of raising $100 million that will be used to fund scholarships, financial aid, academic programs and facility improvements. President Antoine Garibaldi and other university officials late last month announced they’ve raised $78.5 million […]
New life near Livernois
BY PHYLISHA DRAYTON VN CO-EDITOR The revitalization of the communities around the University of Detroit Mercy continues. Last week, University President Antoine Garibaldi joined city organizers at the groundbreaking of two new community assets: the Neighborhood Homebase and Ella Fitzgerald Park. While the two sites serve different purposes, […]
Softball searches for sustained success
BY KAMERON CHATMAN VN STAFF WRITER It had been a long time coming for the Detroit Mercy softball team. After missing the Horizon League postseason tournament every year since 2009, the Titans made an improbable run in last year’s playoffs, despite an 18-game losing streak during a […]
