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 …

Class of ’23: Law grad leaves corporate role to follow his dream

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. Even after rising to a …

Class of ’23: Graduate looks to redesign the future

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. Though laser focused on architecture, …

Class of ’23: Grad works to make a difference in people’s lives

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. Kirstin Finnila started breeding Aussiedoodle …

Class of ’23: Dental work as child inspired grad to become dentist

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. Trey Hester’s interest in dentistry …

Class of ’23: Valedictorian found a home 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.  Kara Wolfbauer isn’t going to …

Science students bring fruit fly science to kindergarteners 

Detroit Mercy senior Luciana Riachi spent her spring break not on some beach in a warm locale enjoying some much-needed relaxation. Instead, she spent time introducing high-level scientific concepts to young children.  In early March, Riachi and several Detroit Mercy College of Engineering & Science students brought microscopes to show …