Thomas E. Page describes himself as a regular guy — “Call me Tom,” he says — but he’s much more than that. The former Detroit and Los Angeles police officer — now retired — has taken on the roles of ad hoc ambassador for the city of Detroit and promoter …
Detroit Mercy’s footprint on the community just got a little bigger as the city of Detroit named a street after our alumnus, Isaiah “Ike” McKinnon ’75, ’78. The downtown street honors McKinnon, an associate professor at Detroit Mercy, who is also a former Detroit Police chief and served as deputy …
By Stevie Jones, Class of 2017 A group of seven Detroit Mercy students and two of their professors gathered at the statue of Jesus on the McNichols Campus and said a prayer asking for safe travels during their journey south. The group was embarking on a weeklong travel course to …
The GM Student Corps celebrates its fifth and largest year, helping young people in underserved school districts transform their communities and jump start their futures. Students spent Thursday, July 20, at University of Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus working with faculty and learning important life skills as they prepare for college. Pershing High …
Every year, the Fr. Vincent Welch Memorial Dinner raises funds for scholarships for students of University of Detroit Mercy and Loyola High School. On Tuesday, Artona Millhouse ’16 told a large crowd the difference the scholarship she received to attend Detroit Mercy has made in her life. We excerpted it here because we thought it …
Nearly 300 alumni, faculty, students and friends of Detroit Mercy gathered April 28 to honor seven alumni of University of Detroit, Mercy College of Detroit and University of Detroit Mercy. One alumnus from each college or school was chosen to receive the award for their success in their chosen field …
Angelina Fiordellisi ’81 is a seasoned actress, theatre producer and play director who has won many awards — including a Tony Award — and worked with some of the top producers, directors and actors on and off Broadway. Yet one of her favorite memories comes from the small, 60-seat studio …
For years, the Honors Program at Mercy College of Detroit had the tradition of a “Last Lecture,” a talk at the end of the school year that challenged or inspired students and faculty in new ways. In 2002, the Last Lecture was reintroduced to University of Detroit Mercy’s Honors …
It should come as no surprise to discover that alumni from Detroit Mercy are internationally known entrepreneurs and healthcare workers, award-winning entertainers and producers, athletes, coaches, volunteers and doers. Chances are, you can find yourself in one of those categories above. We want to tell your story, because in telling these stories, …
“I work for the greatest (police) department in the country and went to the greatest school in the country. I’m forever in debt to them both.” That’s what Abby (McCollum) Campbell ’14 told the Detroit Free Press for an article in today’s paper. Earlier this month, the ex-soccer player saved …
