“It’s not always about the physical. It’s entirely possible to be present and still feel, in a place that you could once claim as your own, completely disregarded and unwelcomed.” That quote is from an opinion piece on Model D by Lauren Hood ’03, ’12, acting director of the Detroit …
It’s part of University of Detroit Mercy’s mission to be a part of the community we live in. The athletic department takes this seriously and sets a high standard—all teams give back in some way. This winter, the men’s and women’s tennis teams have been giving a helping hand to …
The Detroit Collaborative Design Center has been named the 2017 winner of the American Institute of Architects’ prestigious Whitney M. Young Jr. Award. Named for the civil rights leader, the honor is given to an architect or architectural organization that “embodies social responsibility and actively addresses a relevant issue, such …
Live6 Alliance is a University of Detroit Mercy-led organization dedicated to re-energizing the neighborhoods around the McNichols Campus at Livernois and Six Mile. Alumna Lauren Hood ’03, ’12 is the director of the partnership with The Kresge Foundation and the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, and will open new headquarters in …
