‘Silence,’ the highly anticipated film on Jesuits, opens today

The Jesuits take center stage this weekend as Martin Scorcese’s long-awaited “Silence” opens in wide release around the country. The film is an adaptation of a 1969 novel of the same name by Japanese writer Shusaku Endo. It tells the story of a 17th-Century Jesuit who travels to Japan—where Christianity is outlawed—to find …

Honored for 50 years at university

Alumni and friends of St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens, Fla., celebrated the career of the  longest-serving faculty member of the university, J. Richard Raleigh. Raleigh ’62, ’64 is a graduate of Detroit Mercy and has taught English and humanities at the private Catholic school since 1966 when it was …

Alumna honored for commitment to students

Congratulations to alumna Kathleen Walker ’08, ReBUILDetroit student success coordinator, who received Detroit Mercy’s 2016 Commitment to Excellence Award for an administrator for her dedication to student success. The award, given each December, recognizes outstanding staff and administrators who provide excellent service, promote Detroit Mercy’s mission and go beyond the expectations …

Alumnus professor works on future of chemistry teaching

Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Matthew Mio ’97, was elected as a full member of the Society Committee on Education (SOCED) within the American Chemical Society (ACS), which supports the development and implementation of programs that bring the wonder, excitement, opportunities and challenges of modern chemical science. “This is a …

AIA honors DCDC’s work, commitment

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 …

CLAE programs looking to grow

As industry needs change, colleges and universities examine their programs to determine which ones need to adapt to accommodate the evolving nature of work.  The College of Liberal Arts & Education is expecting growth in several program areas, including Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Communications, particularly in the Public Relations area. Industrial/Organizational …

$1.4 million in grants to Counseling have far-reaching effects

Two Counseling program grants are having a direct impact on students and the community at large. The grants, totaling $1.4 million, provide nearly $450,000 in stipends or tuition support for counseling students and $30,000 to program alumni for project participation. The immeasurable value is the impact on the Detroit community. …

Nursing alumni can give input

The University of Detroit Mercy McAuley School of Nursing is hosting an accreditation visit by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) on March 29-31, 2017 for the baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral nursing programs.   As part of the process, the CCNE requires that the University provide an opportunity for the program’s constituents, …