University of Detroit Mercy’s College of Engineering & Science recently received a $125,000 grant to assist mobility companies in Michigan with their internship programs. Awarded by the Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation and MichAuto, the grant is designed to develop future workforce by creating more internship opportunities and providing students the …
University of Detroit Mercy has named the recipients of this year’s Spirit of Detroit Mercy alumni awards. “These seven alumni are exactly the kind of people Detroit Mercy strives to create,” said University President Donald B. Taylor, who chose the honorees. “They have made a difference in their field and …
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 …
For years, the Annex — a large building in the shadow of the Engineering building — has served as a storage space for the College of Engineering & Science’s unused and outdated equipment. The College knew, though, it had to make better use of it. On Nov. 14, the University …
Steve McShane ’66 has had a lengthy career as an inventor and entrepreneur with business interests across the globe. His recent gift to the College of Engineering & Science will create a space he hopes will encourage students to learn and create with an eye toward entrepreneurship as well. Born …
If it’s Wednesday, you can bet that a reunion of sorts will be taking place over lunch at Mt. Chalet in Royal Oak. It’s where a close-knit group of alumni, many of whom met while attending University of Detroit and Mercy College of Detroit at the end of the 1960s …
At an age when her peers are finishing high school and preparing for life’s next adventure, Kadyja Ka found herself celebrating a different milestone. The 18-year-old graduated from University of Detroit Mercy this month with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Leadership. Ka said starting college …
Each year, University of Detroit Mercy’s Marketing & Communications department profiles members of the graduating classes. Students chosen were nominated by staff and faculty for their contributions to the life of the University. Click here for more information about 2024 commencement exercises. MacKenzie Patterson’s life and what she wanted to do with …
U.S. Senator Gary Peters ’84, chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and National Cyber Director Harry Coker Jr., visited Detroit Mercy Monday to discuss the importance of preparing and recruiting a strong cybersecurity workforce. Peters, who earned an MBA from Detroit Mercy, and Coker visited UDMs Vehicle …
