In a recent interview with Roop Raj of The Pulse on FOX 2 News, Dean of the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences Jocelyn …
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UDM Museum Studies students serve as educators at Cranbrook’s Birds of Prey program
UDM Museum Studies students took their knowledge to Cranbrook Institute of Science where they served as volunteer educators during the museum’s Birds of Prey program.
Triptych +1 features student authors at Book Suey, April 16
To cap off this year’s spectacular Triptych virtual reading series, join the Department of English on Thursday, April 16, for Triptych +1, a special live and in-person encore where UDM Creative Writing students will read their original work.
DMTC presents ‘I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire,’ April 10-19
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company will close the inaugural season of the Detroit Mercy Black Box Theatre on the McNichols Campus with the hilarious and heartfelt production of ‘I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire.’ Six performances will run from April 10-19.
Political Science to induct UDM students into reactivated Pi Sigma Alpha honor society, April 10
Detroit Mercy’s Department of Political Science will induct eleven students into Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society, on Friday, April 10. The ceremony marks the reactivation of the department’s chapter.
Spotlight: Alnajjar, Rubicz win second annual Moot Court competition
The Pre-Law Society and Business Law Society collaborated to host the second annual Moot Court Competition, bringing students together for a day of appellate advocacy and legal analysis on the McNichols Campus of University of Detroit Mercy.
Cushing Distinguished Lecture series features Ruben Habito, April 8
The Department of Religious Studies presents the 2026 Cushing Distinguished Lecture series on Wednesday, April 8, featuring Ruben L.F. Habito.
Nada Fadul to speak on humanitarian crisis in Sudan, April 1
Join CLASA, CHASS and WGS on April 1 for a virtual conversation featuring Nada Fadul, who will discuss the humanitarian crisis in Sudan and give a general overview of Sudan’s history with an in-depth description of the current war.
Poet Joanne Godley to launch award-winning collection at reading, March 25
Broadside Lotus Press and the University of Detroit Mercy Press will hold a special virtual reading and conversation with award-winning poet Joanne Godley on March 25, where she will launch her collection ‘How the Black Panthers Fell from the Sky.’
Post-Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies to hold virtual info session, March 25
For those interested in advancing expertise in addiction studies, bring your questions to Detroit Mercy’s upcoming virtual information session, March 25, to explore the Post Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies program.
UDM Cybersecurity students test their skills at virtual cyber competition
Detroit Mercy Cybersecurity students Aldo Tricoli, Noel Renu, Adam Jamaleddin and Jonah Dabesh competed in the VICEROY Chapter 3: Iron Vanguard Cybersecurity competition on March 5.
Author Alfred Babo to speak on academic impact of being a professor in exile, March 26
Join CHASS on March 26 for a conversation with Alfred Babo, Fairfield University professor and exiled scholar, who will discuss the challenges faced by exiled academics and intellectuals and introduce his new book.
Register for second annual Moot Court competition, deadline March 23
Grab a friend and sign up for the Detroit Mercy Pre-Law Society and Business Law Society’s second annual Moot Court Competition, which takes place on April 2. This is an oral competition open to students of all majors, and no writing is involved. Deadline to sign up is March 23.
UDM students place first and second in ISACA Detroit Chapter Cybersecurity Case Competition
UDM students took first and second place, with freshman team receiving honorable mention, in the ISACA Detroit Chapter Cybersecurity Case Competition in March. Student contestants were Noel Renu, Adam Jamaleddin, Harrison Haviland-Longo, Ali Laho, Jarod Cunningham, Samwell Mchunga, Eyitooni Oladipo, Angel Plamoottii and Shifa Khanom.
Submissions for WGS’ Undergraduate Writing Competition due March 23
All current undergraduate students at Detroit Mercy are encouraged to submit original work for the WGS 2025–26 Undergraduate Writing Competition exploring issues of gender, sexuality and/or feminist thought, with the submission deadline March 23. Prizes in total of $700 will be awarded.
Triptych virtual author series features poets Ilya Kaminsky & Katie Farris on March 19
Detroit Mercy’s English Department will host poets Ilya Kaminsky & Katie Farris in the third of three Triptych virtual author series on Thursday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Award-winning author Jim Daniels to read at UDM, March 17
This year’s Michigan Author Award winner Jim Daniels will visit the McNichols Campus on March 17 for a reading and conversation about his work, including his newest collection, ‘Late Invocation for Magic: New and Selected Poems.’
Theatre Company presents one-night TheatreLab reading, March 19
The Detroit Mercy Theatre Company presents five actors, three short plays and one night of a special TheatreLab reading on Thursday, March 19, at 7:30 p.m., in the new Detroit Mercy Black Box Theatre. This event is free and open to all.
Celebrate National Reading Month with Rx for Reading Detroit at Batch Brewing Co.
Celebrate literacy and help expand access to children’s books during National Reading Month through a series of events at Batch Brewing Co. on Thursdays in March.
Dudley Randall Poetry Prize winners announced for 2026
The Department of English is proud to announce the winners of this year’s Dudley Randall Poetry Prize! Eliza Makhdoom earned first place for her poem, “Backrooms.”
She’s the First product drive a huge success for Detroit’s “I Support the Girls”
The Detroit Mercy student organization “She’s the First” recently concluded a product drive benefiting I Support the Girls Detroit, collecting 4,346 essential items for the community, and would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone whose generosity, time and support that made the drive a success.
Stacy Gnall, Michael Lauchlan to lead final CWC of term, March 3
The final gathering of the Creative Writing Collective this semester will take place on Tuesday, March 3, from 5:15-6:30 p.m. in the Briggs Building, Room 205. Poet-in-Residence Stacy Gnall and Senior Adjunct Instructor Michael Lauchlan will lead the conversation. All are invited to attend.
Theatre program receives ‘transformational’ estate gift
Theatre students will benefit from a transformative estate gift named for a former student, Geraldine Regal ’94. The contribution comes at a pivotal moment, as the Detroit Mercy Theatre Company celebrates its first season in the new Black Box Theatre, bringing live theatre back to the McNichols Campus.
UDM features Detroit poets Brittany Rogers and Tommye Blount for reading and conversation, Feb. 24
UDM will host an evening of poetry and conversation with Detroit poets, Brittany Rogers and Tommye Blount, on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m. Come early for a reception and book signing at 5:30 p.m.
Poet Ross Gay featured Feb. 19 for virtual Triptych author series
Detroit Mercy’s English Department will host poet Ross Gay in the second of three Triptych virtual author series on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m.
DMTC presents ‘Poor Clare’ in new Detroit Mercy Black Box Theatre, Feb. 13-22
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company continues the inaugural season of the Detroit Mercy Black Box Theatre with a hilariously anachronistic look at St. Clare of Assisi. Six performances of ‘Poor Clare’ will run from Feb. 13-22.
The fall 2025 edition of the Florida Scholarly Review featured the article “A Reflection of Two Fulbright Directors,” co-authored by Lara Wasner, director of Language …
Creative Writing Collective meets Feb. 11 for use of metaphors in essays
Amanda Hiber, senior lecturer in the Department of English, will lead the Creative Writing Collective conversation on using metaphors in personal essays on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 5:15-6:30 p.m. All Detroit Mercy students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends are invited.
Audition for DMTC’s spring productions on Feb. 17
The Detroit Mercy Theatre Company will hold auditions for its upcoming spring productions of ‘I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire’ and ‘THEATRELAB: Sam Shepard One Acts’ on Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 7-10 p.m. in the new Black Box Theatre.
SACD opens Middle Passage exhibition, Feb. 6, for Black History Month
Detroit Mercy’s SACD is celebrating Black History Month with a month-long exhibition designed by Elgin Cleckley, opening Feb. 6. The exhibition reimagines historic drawings and models used to document the conditions aboard the Brookes Slave Ship. Cleckley and art historian Samantha Noël will speak at the opening event. The exhibition is free and open to the public through Feb. 27.
Teaching (and doing) reflection, faculty panel and workshop set for Feb. 6
CHASS will hold a faculty panel and workshop about the role reflection can play in our classrooms on Friday, Feb. 6, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided.
Poetry submissions due Feb. 6 for 2026 Dudley Randall poetry competition
Detroit Mercy undergraduate students are eligible to submit one poem of 55 or fewer lines with all topics and poetic forms welcome. The deadline for submissions is Friday, Feb. 6, and the first prize is $150!
Cayden Brown’s ‘Legal Rights in Police Encounters’ training comes to McNichols Campus for Black History Month, Feb. 3
As part of Black History Month, Detroit Mercy welcomes student and Black Student Union historian Cayden Brown for Legal Rights in Police Encounters, an award‑winning presentation focused on empowering young people—especially youth of color—with practical knowledge of their rights during police interactions. The lecture takes place Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the Health Professions Facility, Room 124.
Industrial/Organizational Psychology to host chat with alumna Lauren Engle, Feb. 5
Detroit Mercy’s Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology M.A. Program will host an unscripted chat with alumna Lauren Engle ’22, on Thursday, Feb. 5. This is an opportunity for students to network and explore real-world career pathways in I/O Psychology.
Psychology alumna Ashwak Alshami to discuss mental health in the Muslim American community, Jan. 30
The UDM Psychology Department will host a talk with Clinical Psychology alumna Ashwak Alshami on mental health in the Muslim American community. The event takes place Friday, Jan. 30, at 2:30 p.m. in the Lower Level of the Student Union, followed by a destresser.
Clinical psychology MA virtual open house set for Jan. 26
Learn how you can turn your passion for understanding the human mind and making a meaningful impact by helping others into a rewarding career by attending the virtual open house for Detroit Mercy’s Clinical Psychology Master of Arts program on Jan. 26.
Introducing recipients of 2025–26 Feminist Scholarship Grants
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2025–26 Feminist Scholarship Grants: Patrice Wade-Olson, Kirsten Silwanowicz, Alexa Rihana-Abdallah and Lee Eshelman. The Feminist Scholarship Grant program supports faculty research at all stages of completion and recognizes the time, labor and intellectual contributions required for feminist and intersectional scholarship.
Explore creative writing inclinations Jan. 22 with CWC
The first installment of the Creative Writing Collective for the winter semester will take place on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 5:15 p.m. in Room 201 of the Briggs Building. All are are invited.
Industrial/Organizational Psychology to host chat with alumnus Arman Bonislawski, Jan. 22
All are invited to attend an evening of insight, networking and exploration of the field of Industrial/Organizational Psychology in a conversation featuring alumnus Arman Bonislawski ’23, on Thursday, Jan. 22.
Women’s and Gender Studies student grant accepting nominations until Jan. 23
Current undergraduate, graduate and professional students, as well as university-recognized students organizations are welcome to apply for the 2025-26 Jane Schaberg Student Grant using an online application. Nominations will be accepted until Jan. 23, 2026.
Poet Cate Marvin kicks off Triptych virtual author series, Jan. 15
Detroit Mercy’s English Department welcomes back its Triptych series by hosting poet Cate Marvin, recipient of the Kate Tufts Discovery Prize, on Thursday, Jan. 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Documentary featuring UDM students to air Jan. 15 on McNichols Campus
Director’s cut screening of “Citizens Revival” is set for Jan. 15 at 4 p.m. in the Briggs Building inside Room 317. This thought-provoking film celebrates the power of ordinary people who contribute to our democracy and demonstrates how hope triumphs over fear, and participation wins.
Industrial/Organizational Psychology to host chat with alumna Morgan Kruger, Dec. 2
For insight into Industrial/Organizational Psychology, don’t miss this unscripted I/O U chat, an evening of networking, learning, and real-world career exploration, on Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 7-8:30 p.m.
Audition for DMTC’s winter production ‘Poor Clare,’ Nov. 20
The Detroit Mercy Theatre Company will hold auditions for its upcoming winter production of ‘Poor Clare’ on Thursday, Nov. 20, from 7-10 p.m. in the new Black Box Theatre.
The Writing Center to host community writing hours in McNichols Campus Library
Power through your end-of-term assignments at community writing hours in the McNichols Campus Library, hosted by the Writing Center, on Fridays, Nov. 14, 21 and Dec. 5.
On Nov. 8, Department Co-chair and Professor of History Roy Finkenbine presented a paper titled “The Colored Vigilant Committee of Detroit: An Incubator of Revolutionary …
Five-woman Ethical Estrogen team claims 2025 Ethics Bowl
The team went undefeated during the event to earn first place in UDM’s annual Ethics Bowl.
Stacy Gnall, Detroit Mercy’s poet-in-residence and adjunct instructor of English, recently had four poems from her third book manuscript accepted for publication–two in TriQuarterly and …
The Writing Center to hold Meet & Greet, Oct. 28
Stop by the Writing Center for our Meet & Greet on Oct. 28 from 1-2 p.m. in the Briggs Building, Room 131. Enjoy free snacks and drinks while learn how we can support your success.
Black Freedom, Religious Excitement and the Invention of a Public Health Crisis, lecture set for Oct. 29
Attend this event entitled “Black Freedom, Religious Excitement and the Invention of a Public Health Crisis” on Oct. 29, in which Judith Weisenfeld, the Agate Brown and George L. Collard Professor of Religion at Princeton University, will explore how late 19th-century mental institutions used racialized views of “religious excitement” to justify institutionalizing formerly enslaved individuals and their descendants.