Detroit Mercy Theatre Company kicks off its Fall 2024 season with a production of “Witch.” With its thematic elements, the play, which begins its run on Oct. 25, is meant to be a perfect fit for anyone looking for a Fall event. Krista Schafer is the director of “Witch.” Schafer […]
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Ethics Bowl crowns repeat champions
Tomato Sandwiches defended its No. 1 title in Detroit Mercy’s Ethics Bowl competition. On Oct. 11, reigning champions Tomato Sandwiches won the Ethics Bowl for the second year running. The team consisted of Political Science majors including Isabelle Francis, Kelsie Shammami, Dirkaft Mohammad, Kaleb Smith, and Juan Willis. Titans competed […]
Maisy Card shares writing journey in Detroit Mercy visit to campus
On Oct. 15, award-winning author Maisy Card, she read a chapter from her novel “These Ghosts Are Family,” at Detroit Mercy, which was followed by a conversation led by author Jazmine Ortavia Cooper. Card revealed the extensive journey behind her novel, a venture she has devoted 14 years to developing. […]
Religious Studies election event comes to UDM on Oct. 23, 24
The Religious Studies department is set to host an event titled “Who are We?” on Oct. 23 and 24 in the wake of the upcoming election. The event will include panels with local various religious professionals as well as the keynote speaker Dr. Robert Jones, the founder and president of […]
From CLAE to CHASS: New name brings new era to Detroit Mercy
Starting this Fall 2024 semester, the College of Liberal Arts and Education (CLAE) has officially been renamed the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences (CHASS). CLAE was established in 1877 and has been part of the University of Detroit Mercy since its founding. CLAE included the offering […]
Detroit Mercy first-year enrollment highest since 1990
For Fall 2024, the University of Detroit Mercy brought in its biggest first-year class, 655 students, since 1990. This class is 18.7% larger than last year’s 2023 freshman class of 552 students. The University’s application rate skyrocketed since last year’s ranking in The Wall Street Journal. This year, UDM […]
Detroit Mercy continues beautification upgrades
In recent months, Detroit Mercy has implemented a series of stunning upgrades to its McNichols Campus. From new signage including wayfinding kiosks, to multiple large-scale banners, to an upgraded Fisher Fountain and the fan-favorite, a Hollywood-like “TITANS” sign standing at 6 feet tall, the improvements are part of a broader […]
New Dean of Libraries brings experience, Detroit ties
Kate Harger became the University of Detroit Mercy’s new Dean of Libraries on Aug. 1. Serving most recently as the Director of Library & Academic Support Services at Henry Ford College, Harger brings over two decades of academic library leadership experience with her. Harger possesses a broad academic background. In […]
New hires, events headline big 2024-25 for UDM career services
Despite the widespread recognition of our campus’s abundant resources, there is still a significant gap in awareness about the full range of services and facilities available to students. The University of Detroit Mercy campus features a comprehensive office dedicated to helping students navigate their future careers — the Center for […]
Detroit Mercy offering free Kaplan test prep to students
Kaplan testing prep is now free for the students at the University of Detroit Mercy. Kaplan is an educational company that offers courses to help college students prepare for services including practice tests, study guides and online resources designed to help students and professionals improve their performance on these exams. […]