In a press conference earlier this week, UDM alum Keegan-Michael Key, along with Jordan Peele and Jason Mitchell, talked about their new film, “Keanu,” which is in theatres now. It is Key and Peele’s first feature film. The Varsity News was one of many college papers participating in the […]
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Cancer benefit attracts hundred
Students at the University of Detroit Mercy have once again come together to support a great cause. This time, over 100 members of the student body and local community came together at the Fitness Center to partake in a three-on-three soccer tournament held April 4. Proceeds from the event […]
Fr. Albright celebrates 90 years — 61 on campus
Fr. Gerard Albright celebrated his 90th birthday April 3 with many family members, alumni, students, faculty and friends. A long time familiar figure on campus, Fr. Albright started at the university in 1955 as a part-time professor. Five years later, he became a full-time faculty member. Since then, Fr. Albright […]
Senior events include rock, Tigers game, class dinner
The senior class gift campaign is underway. Organizers are encouraging all seniors graduating this year to join them at upcoming events, and to donate to a department of their choosing by indicating “Senior Class Gift Campaign” in their donation. On April 19,, seniors will be signing the rock one last […]
Evening of fun set for next
Finals can be one of the most stressful times of the year, so you might need to chill out. A de-stress fest will be held in the Student Fitness Center on April 21 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. University Recreation is ramping up the fun this year with raffles […]
A final bow for Regal
Professor David L. Regal acted in his final UDM Theatre Company production over the weekend. He is retiring after 45 years at the university. Regal was invited to join the newly formed University of Detroit and Marygrove Performing Arts Company in 1971 as a guest artist. When Dominic Misiam left […]
Student docs at film fest
A supposedly haunted mental hospital, the struggle of injured athletes on campus, a hockey player with cerebral palsy – all are the focus of student documentaries that will be shown Thursday, April 28, as the culmination of a film production class. Students have been working all semester on creating interesting […]
Detroit played key role in slaves’ escape
Tens of thousands of people visit the Detroit River along the RiverWalk every year. But probably not many know the river’s significance in 19th century U.S. and Canadian history. More than one hundred and fifty years ago, thousands of escaped slaves found freedom through the Underground Railroad by crossing that […]
Moo Cluck Moo offers food options at the Loft
Since opening in Dearborn in April 2013, Moo Cluck Moo has been serving fresh food and taking healthy eating to a new level. Last week, the eatery became the latest “pop up” restaurant to appear at the Loft in the Student Center. “I have two daughters, and they are the […]
Play raises awareness of homeless vets
The Theatre Company’s spring production “Low Hanging Fruit” by Robin Bradford, opens next Thursday, March 3, at the Marlene Boll Theatre at the YMCA in Detroit. The show is a joint project between UDM and Matrix theatre companies. “Low Hanging Fruit” tells the story of four ex-military women, broken and […]
