Class of 2021 Alumni Spirit Awards: Eric J. Hespenheide ’75 — business and community leader

Each year, University of Detroit Mercy chooses an alumnus of each of its Colleges or Schools to honor as someone who has excelled in his or her profession, demonstrated outstanding leadership in work and devoted himself or herself in service to the larger community. Award recipients reflect the University’s mission …

Former head of Campbell Soup to discuss ethical leadership Feb. 26

Detroit Mercy’s College of Business Administration will host a public presentation by Denise Morrison, former president of Campbell Soup Co. on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 5:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus. Morrison’s presentation is titled “Leadership, Ethics and Social Responsibility: A Recipe for Success.” This …

Center for Social Entrepreneurship launches Social Innovation Fund

Since its founding in 2015, University of Detroit Mercy’s Center for Social Entrepreneurship (CSE) has had a positive impact on more than 22,000 lives. Among those most directly affected are the owners and employees of more than 50 start-up enterprises that have participated in the CSE Boost workshops. These workshops provide …