Thursday, September 19, 2024
Detroit Mercy’s University Ministry organization, fresh off a service immersion trip to Chicago earlier this month, is already planning its next stop: El Paso, Texas, in late April. The trips include manual labor, cultural learning, relationship building and daily prayer and reflection, according to the group’s website. “The main mission […]
The University of Detroit Mercy’s search for the next dean of the Col– lege of Liberal Arts and Education is down to three finalists, according to information provided to faculty members. They are: Dr. Jocelyn Boryczka, Dr. Wesley Renfro and Dr. Sharon Nell. According to Law School Dean Jelani Jefferson Exum, […]
Mark Denham, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Education, is retiring after nine years in the position. During his tenure, the college has expanded with new minors and other programs, like the recently-added Center for Justice Studies, as part of Criminal Justice program. However, the university in 2018 […]
The phrase “home is where the heart is” evokes an entirely different feeling for those whose homelands are economically challenged or volatile. The above statement ties asylum seekers, migrants and immigrants together in a common bond. Amrutha Jindal, chief defender attorney at nonprofit advocacy organization Restoring Justice, expressed her concerns […]
The University of Detroit Mercy recently announced that Dr. Donald B. Taylor will succeed Dr. Antoine Garibaldi as the school’s 26th president. Taylor currently serves as president of Cabrini University, a Catholic school in Radnor, Penn., about 20 miles outside Philadelphia. His appointment is effective July 1. Michael T. McNamara, […]
Outgoing President Antoine Garibaldi is known on campus for remembering students’ names and forming connections even after brief encounters. Senior pre-law student Matt Hutnick, a Psychology major, experienced this firsthand. Hutnick, who also serves as president of the Student Government Association, first met Garibaldi when he was an 11-year-old […]
Prof. Roy E. Finkenbine History Professor Roy E. Finkenbine spent Valentine’s Day bringing to life the love story of a former slave and a Shawnee woman for both a virtual and live audience at Detroit Mercy’s McNichols campus library. The story centers on a man named Caesar, who after fleeing […]
EDITOR'S NOTE: Shortly after press time for the most recent edition of The Varsity News, where the following article appears, the university announced Donald Talyor as its next president. Taylor, current President of Cabrini University in Radnor Township, Penn., will assume the role July 1, 2022. The VN will have […]
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, finding the perfect place to spend time with your significant other might be a top priority, especially with coronavirus-related staffing shortages and social distancing rules. If you’re looking for a few spots near Detroit Mercy, consider the following: -Do you or your significant […]
The University of Detroit Mercy’s annual “Day of Giving” will take place Tuesday, Feb. 15, with alumni panel discussions, a prize raffle and other activities to help celebrate the school’s donors and inform current students about the impact of philanthropy. The day-long events – both virtual and in-person – are […]
