Silver is a precious, shiny, white metal used as currency, in solar panels, tableware, jewelry and more. But at Detroit Mercy, silver is found in the women’s soccer net with goalkeeper Marisa Silver. Nothing has been shiny for the graduate senior since she arrived at UDM, but she has stuck …
In early 2023, Detroit Mercy was informed by the lawyer for the estate of Bernard Lucci ’64 that the University was the recipient of a bequest from their client’s will. “We knew that the gift was coming,” said Barbara Milbauer ’66, of the Office of Planned Giving. “What we didn’t …
Kara Wolfbauer ’23 found her calling behind the microphone as a student at University of Detroit Mercy. It didn’t go unnoticed. Wolfbauer, who gained valuable experience as a host in Calihan Hall and at the USPBL baseball league in Utica, is now showcasing her voice, talent and enthusiasm in some …
Eva Nyutu has spent her entire career teaching college students. But making science fun and engaging for children in Detroit became her focus this past summer. Nyutu, an assistant professor of Biology at University of Detroit Mercy, introduced scientific concepts to children by growing plants over the course of several weeks. …
During the first few months of his presidency, Donald B. Taylor met with employees to hear their thoughts on how to move University of Detroit Mercy forward. A common theme emerged from these listening sessions: Employees had exciting ideas, but they had gone unvoiced due to concerns over funding or …
Detroit is targeting blight in its neighborhoods with the powerful connection between art and community. “Community art is all about ownership and connection,” Bethany Howard ’21 said. “It’s about bringing people together to create something special, something that reflects their shared values and experiences.” That was the inspiration behind the …
In May 2023, shortly before she graduated from Detroit Mercy with a Nursing degree from, Allison Molloy ’23 received a scholarship to go on a spiritual journey. She had no idea how much of an impact it would have on her. The Our Lady of Lourdes Pilgrimage Charitable Fund is …
Detroit Mercy Law recently unveiled portraits of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, and Venerable Catherine McAuley, founder of the Sisters of Mercy. The Most Rev. Robert J. Fisher ’83, auxiliary bishop of Detroit, blessed the portraits and several members of the Sisters of Mercy and …
University of Detroit Mercy is announcing it has recently received pre-accreditation approval from the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) for its new School of Optometry. This new school will be located at 41555 W. 12 Mile Road in Novi, Michigan, and is the 25th School of Optometry in the …
The University of Detroit Mercy Board of Trustees approved three new members at its Oct. 25 board meeting. The new members are Joseph Daoust, S.J., Tim Gargaro ’76 and Bill Kozyra ’80. “I am very excited about the depth of experience these three dynamic leaders bring to our board,” said …
