The Rev. Tim McCabe’s path to the priesthood was far from typical. He became a Jesuit at age 52 just two years ago, in 2015. And he has been a father for many years. McCabe, who lives on campus in Lansing-Reilly Hall, directs the Pope Francis Center, a haven for […]
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Growing up NBA
If you’re a basketball fan, the name Van Gundy may make you think of Stan and Jeff Van Gundy, the brothers who are NBA personalities. But Detroit Mercy has its own Van Gundy – Michael, the son of Pistons head coach Stan and ESPN commentator Jeff. Michael Van Gundy has […]
Profs share tips to help undergrads succeed
College can be a great time in a person’s life, but it not’s an easy journey and it can be stressful. It’s not just projects and quizzes that test your academic skills, but also managing time, using your resources, and juggling a whole lot more to achieve a college degree. […]
Lincoln, Detroit sports, cryptanalysis among unusual fall course offerings
Most Detroit Mercy students have some flexibility in their schedules to take elective classes. Every semester sees a variety of unusual classes being offered. Here are nine scheduled for fall 2017 that sound intriguing. All are three credits unless otherwise noted. Lincoln As evident in the class title, this […]
Movement celebrates faith with nostalgia
Kenan and Kel. Moesha. And a whole of other 1980s and 1990s nostalgia were part of the March 17 lock-in hosted by Detroit Mercy’s Impact Movement, a campus faith organization. About 100 students from chapters at Detroit Mercy, Ohio University, Kent State University, Indiana University, Toledo University and Central Michigan […]
Students share: What they wish professors knew
Lectures, homework, exams. Breathe. Papers, projects, presentations. Breathe. And repeat. The life of a college student can be stressful and busy, especially with a heavy load of courses. But students at Detroit Mercy – and probably every other school – sometimes feel their professors don’t fully grasp the challenges students […]
Measuring Trump as a speaker
President Trump has certainly seen his share of criticism in his speeches, but it is usually about what he says – not how he says it. Good leaders must be good at communicating their message to the audience that they govern. During the election, Trump was known for saying whatever […]
Historic Visit
In what is being heralded as a momentous event in Detroit Mercy history, Ta-Nehisi Coates – one of the country’s most prominent voices on the issue of race – will speak Tuesday, April 4, at Calihan Hall. Thousands of students, staff, faculty and metro-Detroiters are expected for the 6 p.m. […]
In end, Green Bay better prepared for Horizon final
Motor City Madness taught the women’s basketball team valuable lessons. Before beginning the tournament, we understood what we had to do to be successful. We had to play for one another, stay together and especially take care of our bodies. This was the first time in the season in which […]
Wins over Wright State brighten Titans softball team’s slow start
The Titans are 26 games into their 56-game softball season. They have played in places like Florida and California, but their season has not been as bright as the locations they have visited. With a record of 5-21, the team hopes to improve as conference play begins. Indeed, they took […]
