Class of ’24: Co-valedictorian says ‘you get out of it what you put into it’

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. Erin Letourneau’s college journey is not just one of academic …

Class of ’24: Co-valedictorian ready to care for the world

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 …

Class of ’24: Business grad uses empathy to measure success

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. As a child of immigrants living in upstate New York …

Class of ’24: Support helped first-gen grad see his potential

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. Jacob Yasso didn’t know if a four-year college was for …

Class of ’24: Far from home, Architecture student looks to tomorrow

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. “Starting life anew in a foreign country is not an …

Class of ’24: Law grad continues family legacy — after a detour

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. Being a lawyer is in Kevin Lynch’s blood. His father, …

Class of ’24: Helping create a healthier community is her goal

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.  Afsana Uddin has been attending classes at University of Detroit Mercy since 2012. “I’ve grown up here,” …

Class of ’24: Dental grad says faith, ‘random angels’ led the way

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. Maria Latorre Sanchez came to Detroit to follow her dream of …

Class of ’23: Fourth sibling finishes long lacrosse tradition at Detroit Mercy 

To mark the graduation of the Class of 2023, Marketing & Communications is profiling several students who were nominated by staff and faculty for their contributions to the University and their potential to make a difference after graduation. Click here for more information about 2023 commencement exercises. Ryan Birney has a hard …