Despite by busy schedule, I sometimes pick up a few hours at a local retail store. About two weeks ago, while upfront at the cash register, a customer that I've seen shop in the store before came in. She looked agitated, but I didn’t read too much into her […]
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CASEE lab dedicated with fancy event
The College of Engineering and Science’s High Bay recently housed the big reveal we've all been waiting for: the new Center of Automotive Systems Engineering Education lab. On Sept. 30, the High Bay was packed with succulent smells, black ties and fancy dress, and good vibes to unveil the state-of-the-art […]
Fitness Center adds events, classes, equipment
A new school year means new changes and additions to University Recreation and the Student Fitness Center. As always, URec is offering several new fitness classes this semester, including AM:BC, barre, beach body and SYNERGY X, as well as several returning classes, like yoga, kettlebell, cardio bootcamp and butts and […]
New apartment style housing to be built south of UDM campus
A new privately-funded off-campus housing complex, to be located directly behind Shiple Hall off Puritan Ave., is in the process of being approved by the Detroit City Council. In 2011, an alum approached the university about building the 350-bed apartments that would provide a place for upperclassmen and graduate students […]
Trump vs. Clinton
Americans will vote to elect a new President in less than two months, but students and faculty at the University of Detroit Mercy still don’t know what to make of this sometimes-bizarre election. Of the 17 Republicans and 5 Democrats that ran for President, it now comes down […]
Earlier-than-usual Homecoming features 5k run, street fair
The University of Detroit Mercy will celebrate its annual Homecoming later in September, about four months earlier than previous years. The two-day celebration will include everything from a tug-of-war competition to a 5k run and street fair. "Year after year, we always do the same events with Homecoming,” said Drew […]
UDM pumps $10M into campus upgrades
Students were welcomed back for the 2016-17 academic year with several new construction projects well underway. The university has invested $10 million over the past year on the McNichols campus for projects ranging from a new entrance – completed last year – to major upgrades for both the College of […]
UDM to choose new food, book vendors
Students at the University of Detroit Mercy could soon have a new on-campus food service and bookstore after separate 10-year contracts with Sodexo and Barnes and Noble expire at the end of June. Detroit Mercy officials held a request for proposal meeting for potential bookstore vendors on Monday, following […]
UDM alum Key stars in ‘Keanu’
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 […]
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 […]
