Robert McKeon Aloe draws from his day job at Apple, his University of Detroit Mercy education and a passion for data science in creating a tiny cup of perfection. McKeon Aloe, a 2006 alumnus of Detroit Mercy’s College of Engineering & Sciences, works as a manager for Apple in California, …
After more than 30 years as an educator, scientist, packaging expert and leader, Michael Okoroafor ’82 says his new position is the pinnacle of his career. As the first chief sustainability officer at McCormick & Company, Okoroafor is now tasked with executing the company’s sustainability efforts worldwide. “McCormick’s commitment to …
The pandemic did little to slow down Suchi Reddy. The 1991 graduate from the School of Architecture & Community Development is receiving wide acclaim for two very different high-profile design projects – both developed during the pandemic – that have earned her praise and showcase in the New York Times …
In 1971, Suzanne L. Hudson ’74 was in her first year as a student at University of Detroit. That same year Bruce Brorby ’66, ’67 started working as a faculty member at the school. Driven and not afraid of hard work, Hudson finished her degree in Economics in less than …
Jenifer Young ’18, ’20 remembers what she felt on her first day of classes on Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus. “I was standing in front of the Commerce and Finance building and holding my books and being so excited about the idea that one day I would be graduating,” she said. …
A few months after becoming the pastor at St. Sebastian Church in Dearborn Heights, Father Walter Ptak found he was a bit embarrassed whenever he walked in the entrance procession at a Mass with Deacon Larry Girard ’58. It wasn’t that Ptak was ashamed of his permanent senior deacon. It …
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 up to 20 years in prison for drug charges. But this time, Martell was experiencing a whole new range of emotions. He wasn’t back as …
We are sharing the stories of several of University of Detroit Mercy’s newest alumni to mark the graduation of the Class of 2021. Dalonzo Curges knew he belonged at University of Detroit Mercy from the moment he stepped foot on the McNichols Campus. “I loved the environment, people and faculty …
We are sharing the stories of several of University of Detroit Mercy’s newest alumni to mark the graduation of the Class of 2021. Taylor Kile came to University of Detroit Mercy wanting to become an architect. After four years, she completes her undergraduate career knowing exactly how she can impact …
We are sharing the stories of several of University of Detroit Mercy’s newest alumni to mark the graduation of the Class of 2021. Bonanza Cummings’ favorite memory from his time at University of Detroit Mercy is one Michiganders may take for granted: The first time he saw snow. Growing up …
