Thursday, November 14, 2024
University of Detroit Mercy students and faculty will soon get an opportunity to travel to India. The trip takes place next semester from May 15-23. The group will visit multiple cities and historic sites like the Taj Mahal, with local experts sharing their knowledge of the landmarks. Multiple information sessions have […]
Students at the University of Detroit Mercy say abortion, inflation, education and religious freedom are among the most important issues in the upcoming election to determine Michigan’s next governor. Republican Tudor Dixon, who has never held office, is looking to unseat Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat. Early voting in Michigan […]
A University of Detroit Mercy professor is taking another swing at filming a documentary about a baseball stadium. Jason Roche, associate professor of Communication Studies, was recently awarded a $17,000 grant from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council for “Step Up to The Plate,” a documentary chronicling the restoration and […]
Renovations to the North Quad dorms on the McNichols campus began in mid-October that promise to bring big changes to the living experience. The building will get new air conditioning and heating units in each dorm room and lounge. Lighting will also be updated throughout study lounges, and the building is […]
It’s been a decade of deadlifts, dance classes and dedication to health and wellness. The University of Detroit Mercy’s Fitness Center turned 10 last month, and those who run it have no plans of slowing down its programming any time soon. The center offers fitness classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Fitness […]
The University of Detroit Mercy later this week will host a conference dedicated to examining the environment from a number of perspectives. The 17th annual Great Lakes Bioneers conference, taking place Oct. 14 and 15 on the McNichols campus, serves as an opportunity for collaboration between residents of Detroit, as well […]
Renovations to the student union are complete, but the broader updates to the McNichols campus are just beginning. The University’s Fisher Administration Center is set to be demolished in the near future. The Fisher building has been around since 1966 and to many around the campus it is considered an […]
Retreats, prayer opportunities, quiet reflective areas and interfaith dialogue. These are what De- troit Mercy’s University Ministry offers students of all majors, cultures and faith backgrounds. The university was established on the foundations of Jesuit and Mercy traditions that date back centuries. Today, University Ministry is utilizing the central tenets of […]
Safety Street returns to the University of Detroit Mercy this year in a new fashion on Friday, Oct. 21. The event has been a Detroit Mercy tradition for over 25 years on campus with elaborate cardboard facade cutouts and candy for local children. But with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, as […]
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 […]
