From defendant to attorney, Martell makes most of second chance
Edward Martell was back in Wayne County Circuit Judge Bruce Morrow’s courtroom. The same courtroom where his life changed in 2005, when he was facing …
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Becoming a Better U: Holy Week and Easter Traditions Around the Globe
What is your favorite Easter tradition? Share Easter memories with Detroit Mercy alumni and learn the many ways Holy Week is celebrated around the world …
Visit Germany with Detroit Mercy
Join University alumni this summer in Germany, May 25-June 2, for a week of guided tours, European food and a special showing of the Oberammergau …
Research published by Detroit Mercy grad being used to combat Chagas disease in El Salvador
It took three years of work, but what has happened since Joyce Choi published a research paper on a disease she originally knew little about, …
From volunteer to COO of the Michigan Red Cross
Jeffry Bauer ’80 originally took a class with the American Red Cross to get a tenant to stop pestering him. That led to volunteering with …
Creative writing class brings Detroit Mercy students and alumni together
University of Detroit Mercy Professor of English Nick Rombes decided to do something creative for his creative writing class this summer, inviting several alumni to …
Softball alumna steps up to plate during COVID-19 pandemic
There was a time that trying to hit a rise ball, waiting on a change-up or just striking out a batter with runners in scoring …
Seniors: Are you ready for commencement?
Detroit Mercy Grad Salute launches on Thursday, March 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Student Union Fountain Lounge with a plethora of …
Alumna feeds her passion by growing crops, jobs in Africa
Yolanda Grandison ’04, ’06 is a woman of many interests. After earning a biology degree elsewhere, she came to Detroit Mercy to earn a master’s …
Day of Giving, Feb. 18
Detroit Mercy Alumni Relations and the Student Alumni Association encourage all students to come out for Day of Giving on Tuesday, Feb. 18 on the …
Alumni Achievement Spirit Awards honorees announced
The 2020 University of Detroit Mercy Alumni Achievement Spirit Awards will recognize seven alumni with outstanding achievements and leadership in their work, and devotion to …
Turn up the heat with the Titan Winter Blast
The Titan Winter Blast, Detroit Mercy’s signature winter celebration, returns Saturday, Jan. 25. Join students, employees, alumni, friends and neighbors from 11 a.m. to 1 …
Let’s Talk: Fr. Cavanagh discusses the planet and our future
Pope Francis’ encyclical “Laudato Si” challenges “the myth that we have unlimited resources and we can continue unbounded growth” and was the subject of a …
Alumni tell why they are thankful for Detroit Mercy
A few weeks ago we asked our alumni to let us know what they received from Detroit Mercy that they are thankful for. Printed below …
Alumnus recognized for lifetime of work with youth
Michael Brunker ’74 remembers the exact moment his life changed. It was in 1963 on his 11th birthday. Ernie Harwell, then the Detroit Tigers’ legendary …
Alumna uses yoga to help Detroiters
Everyone in Kerrie Trahan’s family assumed she would go to law school—even Trahan herself. But when several circumstances in her life led to stress, anxiety, …
Alumna uses talents to help revitalize Detroit
Kaitlyn Miklovich grew up about 75 miles outside of Detroit in the small town of Clifford, Mich. So when she announced she was going to …
New Drug Recognition Center is first of its kind in U.S.
Students, police officers, attorneys or anyone curious about drug recognition now have a place to do research and learn the history of Drug Recognition Experts …
Get to Know: Nathan Steinwascher ’14, ’16, knows a thing or two about goals
Nathan Steinwascher has lived his version of a double life over the last three years: By day, he’s a mild-mannered accountant, working with numbers and …
Alumnus book discussion: Arc of Justice, Sept. 19
Author Kevin Boyle ’82 will discuss his book, Arc of Justice: A Saga of Race, Civil Rights and Murder in the Jazz Age, on Thursday, …
Detroit Mercy President Antoine M. Garibaldi attended the first solemn Mass led by Adam Nowak ’13 at St. Cyprian Church in Riverview. Nowak was ordained …
Alumni Achievement Spirit Awards 2019
On Friday, April 12, Detroit Mercy honored eight special alumni during the annual Alumni Achievement Spirit Awards. More than 280 people attended the awards gala …
Detroit Mercy Nursing alumna opens doors for deaf community
University of Detroit Mercy alumna Sarah Hein is one of the few deaf graduates from the College of Health Profession’s McAuley School of Nursing, but …
Detroit Mercy education, opportunities lay groundwork for MCD alumna’s career with the city
As a student in Detroit Mercy’s Master of Community Development program, Annie Mendoza ’14, ’16 knew she wanted to put her degree to use benefitting …