Photos: Detroit Mercy visits India during immersion experience
Seven students and four professors had the trip of a lifetime during an unforgettable immersion experience to India from May 16-26.
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Class of ’23 mission award winners left lasting impression on University
The Vivere ex Missione awards are presented annually to four graduating students whose time at University of Detroit Mercy was marked by leadership, service and scholarship. The winners are announced during each of the four commencement ceremonies.
UDM graduate programs rank among best according to U.S. News & World Report
University of Detroit Mercy graduate programs in Engineering, Business, Law, Health Professions and Liberal Arts & Education were once again ranked among the top in the nation in the 2023-24 U.S. News & World Report’s ‘Best Colleges’ edition. This is the fourth consecutive year that Detroit Mercy graduate programs have ranked among the nation’s best.
Class of ’23: Valedictorian found a supportive home at Detroit Mercy
Kara Wolfbauer isn’t going to remember every detail of her college experience, however, Detroit Mercy’s Class of 2023 Valedictorian will remember exactly how the University made her feel.
Associate Professor of Political Science Genevieve Meyers recently wrote a chapter in the book titled, Decolonizing State and Society in Uganda: The Politics of Knowledge and …
Healing Together: Dedication ceremony of Healing Wall Panel 5 set for April 26
The Detroit Mercy community is welcome to attend the dedication ceremony of the the last few ribbons onto Healing Wall, Panel 5 with renowned artist and creator Carole Morisseau on Wednesday, April 26 at 4 p.m. in the Briggs Building.
Women’s and Gender Studies program announces student writing contest winners
The Women’s and Gender Studies program at Detroit Mercy is delighted to announce the winners of the 2022-23 Undergraduate Writing Contest. Nine students were awarded prizes in three categories.
DMTC presents world premiere of Unheard Voices: Afro-Brazilian Diaspora, April 20-23
Unheard Voices: Afro-Brazilian Diaspora, curated and directed by Greg Grobis, was created from experiences during the 2022 Fulbright Hays Brazil GPA Trip.
Detroit Mercy Cybersecurity teams win prestigious ISACA Scholarship case competition
Students from University of Detroit Mercy swept the top-three spots in the ninth annual Detroit Chapter ISACA Cybersecurity Scholarship Case Competition on April 16. The competition awarded $13,500 in scholarships with 21 teams competing across four institutions.
Award-winning Honduras journalist featured speaker at CLASA event, April 20
Award-winning journalist Karla Rivas with Radio Progreso in Honduras will be the guest speaker at a special Carney Latin American Solidarity Archive (CLASA) event on Thursday, April 20 at 12:45 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom.
Fundraiser April 19 helps El Salvadoran students attend UCA
The annual UCA Jesuit Martyrs fundraiser dinner is set for Wednesday, April 19 at 6:45 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom of the McNichols Campus. The fundraiser helps raised money to help El Salvadoran attend the UCA.
Last Cybersecurity Club meeting set for April 18
Join Detroit Mercy’s Cybersecurity Club for their last meeting of the 2022-23 school year on Tuesday, April 18 at 5:30 p.m. from Briggs Building, Room 217.
Triptych+1: Student poetry reading at Pages Bookshop
Detroit Mercy students will read their original creative work—poetry, fiction and memoir at Pages Bookshop in Detroit on Thursday, April 20. The reading is set for 6:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
Cybersecurity & Information Systems students compete in NICE Challenge competition
Three Detroit Mercy Cybersecurity & Information Systems majors spent four hours April 12 competing to win and helped pilot the newly-developed NICE Challenge Cybersecurity Competition.
Writing workshop for faculty focuses on teaching writing, April 14
Join Director of Writing Across the Curriculum Sigrid Streit for a workshop Friday, April 14 focused on teaching writing and incorporating writing assignments into your courses.
Creative Writing Collective returns on Wednesday, April 12
The next gathering is Wednesday, April 12 from 5-6:30 p.m. in Room 205, Briggs Building. The session will be led by Amanda Hiber.
Cybersecurity students place third in April NCAE competition
Organized by Detroit Mercy’s Cybersecurity & Information Systems department, 12 students formed two teams (cyber defenders), with one of those teams winning the competition on Saturday, April 1.
Emory Theology professor is speaker for Cushing Distinguished Lecture
The Department of Religious Studies invites the campus community to the 2023 Cushing Distinguished Lecture, set for Thursday, April 13 at 7 p.m. in the College of Health Professions, Room 124.
Associate Professor of English and Department chair Mary-Catherine Harrison presented her research on the Plenary panel of the Midwest Victorian Studies Association conference. Her paper …
Associate Professor of Religious Studies Patrick Kelly, S.J., has published a new book, Play, Sport and Spirit. Published by Paulist Press in 2023, Play, Sport, …
Assistant Professor of Economics Ablaye Camara presented a paper titled, “U.S. and Allies Response to China’s Offensive in Africa: The Complex Equation of Cooperation and …
Author Anthony Grooms visits literature classroom virtually on March 29
Anthony Grooms, the author of several works of fiction, including Bombingham and Vain Conversation, will be joining online class meetings of Professor of English Michael Barry’s Study of Fiction course on Wednesday, March 29.
Monthly virtual workshop opportunities for faculty focus on teaching writing
Director of Writing Across the Curriculum Sigrid Streit and Director of the Writing Center Lauren Rinke at Detroit Mercy are inviting you to three virtual workshops focusing on teaching writing and incorporating writing assignments across all disciplines.
Winners of 53rd annual Dudley Randall Poetry Contest
Each year, the Detroit Mercy English Department honors Dudley Randall, the late poet, publisher and Detroit Mercy librarian and poet-in-residence, by sponsoring a poetry competition in his name.
Triptych virtual series finishes with author Adam Giannelli
Detroit Mercy’s English Department will host author Adam Giannelli in the last Triptych virtual reading series, to be held on Thursday, March 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Ossian Sweet documentary and panel discussion set for March 15
Detroit Mercy will hold a panel discussion and documentary viewing of Ossian Sweet as part of the University’s celebration of Black History Month. The event was re-scheduled to Wednesday, March 15 at 7 p.m. due to the University closing because of weather during late February.
Win prize money by submitting work to Undergraduate Writing Competition
Detroit Mercy students may submit work exploring issues of gender, sexuality and/or feminist thought in up to two of the following three categories: poetry, academic essay and short fiction/personal essay. A total of $500 in prizes will be awarded.
Associate Professor of Theatre Andrew Papa recently published a book review with the Voice and Speech Review, regarding the book The Complete Business Speaker: How …
Professor of History and department co-chair Roy E. Finkenbine presented on a webinar, “The Robert Cromwell Rescue, Federal Fugitive Slave Acts and their Legacy,” to attorneys …
Submit to 53rd Dudley Randall Poetry Prize competition
Detroit Mercy undergraduate students, now is the time to submit your poetry work for the 53rd installment of the Dudley Randall Poetry Prize competition! The deadline for submissions is Friday, Feb. 10.
The first prize is $150, second prize earns $75 and third prize receives $50.
Harvard’s award-winning Tiya Miles to host webinar, Feb. 6
Tiya Miles, author of six books on African American and Indigenous history, will discuss her latest book, All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley’s Sack, A Black Family Keepsake. The webinar is set for Monday, Feb. 6 from 7-8:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Final Travel to Israel information session set for Jan. 25
A final informational session regarding travel to Israel through the Michigan Consortium for Israel Studies is set for Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. The info session will be held via Zoom.
Triptych reader series featuring Marcelo Hernandez Castillo, Jan. 19
Detroit Mercy’s English Department will host poet and writer Marcelo Hernandez Castillo at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19 as the first speaker in its new virtual reading series, Triptych.
Detroit Mercy announces substantial new scholarship to meet the growing need for master’s level psychologists
Detroit Mercy’s College of Liberal Arts & Education will host an information session Jan. 19, 2023, which includes news about a new scholarship that provides significant financial support for graduate students who enroll in the Clinical Psychology Master’s Program for the fall 2023 semester.
No myth: Alumnus explores his calling through writing, traveling
Phil Cousineau has used his education from the University to carve a unique and fascinating niche in the world and led him on a multi-disciplinary career since he graduated in 1974.
Detroit Mercy faculty experience ‘transformative’ trip to Brazil
Detroit Mercy faculty were members of a group that traveled to Brazil this past summer as part of the Fulbright-Hays program, a grant funded by the U.S. Department of Education and Bureau of Cultural Affairs.
Detroit Mercy animated short film festival to be held, Dec. 16
Join students from Detroit Mercy’s Computer Animation and Voice Acting class as they present animated short films they wrote, directed, performed, edited and produced during the 2022 semester.
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company continues award stream with ‘Antigone’
The Detroit Mercy Theatre Company (DMTC) is the recipient of two 2022 Wilde Awards for outstanding work for the stage.
The art of coming together
The McNichols Campus is a bit more interesting with the addition of a sculpture commissioned by alumnus Tom Page ’71, ’76. The as-yet-unnamed sculpture honors and reflects the University’s Jesuit and Mercy foundations, traditions and values and paying homage to Detroit Mercy’s bright future.
Detroit Mercy creates new scholarship for master’s level psychologists
Detroit Mercy’s College of Liberal Arts & Education will announce a new scholarship Dec. 8 that provides significant financial support for graduate students enrolled in the Clinical Psychology Master’s Program beginning in the fall of 2023.
Learn about inner-workings of computers at Cybersecurity Club meeting, Dec. 5
Join Detroit Mercy’s Cybersecurity Club on Monday, Dec. 5 for the final meeting of the 2022 year, as the club will learn and talk about the inner-workings of computers. The meetings take place in the Briggs Building, Room 217 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Virtual Creative Writing Collective set for Thursday, Nov. 17
All students, staff, alumni, faculty and friends are welcome. No writing experience is necessary, just an interest in exploring and developing your creative inclinations.
Jocelyn Boryczka featured in 2022 midterm election coverage
College of Liberal Arts & Education Dean Jocelyn Boryczka was featured during 2022 midterm election coverage on Fox 2 Detroit and WXYZ Channel 7 in Detroit. Boryczka provided expert commentary both from the McNichols Campus and the television studios of WXYZ.
Ticketing & Audience Development Coordinator and Adjunct Professor of Theatre Sarah Hawkins Rusk is directing “The Children” by Lucy Kirkwood at the Open Book Theatre …
Join the Cybersecurity Club for next meeting, Nov. 14
Detroit Mercy’s Cybersecurity Club is holding monthly meetings throughout the school year! Learn more about what the club has to offer and partake in free pizza during these meetings.
The Sound Arts: A Spiritual Practice in Islam with Detroit duo Tazeen & LuFuki, Nov. 11
In this session with Detroit Mercy’s Islamic Studies Program, Detroit-based artists, educators and community organizers Tazeen and LuFuki share some of their original music compositions …
Students combine animation, voice acting concepts in innovative new course
Students on University of Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus are bringing digital characters to life through acting and animation techniques as part of a new course …
Professor of History and Department Co-Chair Roy E. Finkenbine served as a guest editor for the Fall 2022 Michigan Historical Review, a special issue which …
College of Liberal Arts & Education newsletter for October/November
CLAE Today! is a newsletter that showcases the accomplishments, contributions and events that occur in the College of Liberal Arts & Education (CLAE) at Detroit Mercy.
Fr. Patrick Kelly works on inclusion in sports at international Vatican summit
Patrick Kelly, S.J. ’83 has long been invested in sports, from playing them to writing and teaching about them. He’s now taking his passion to a higher calling, as he recently was part of an international summit on sports and accessibility at the Vatican from Sept. 29-30.