Members of the Detroit Mercy community wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Interim Dean and Associate Professor of Law Nicholas Schroeck was named to the 2024 Class of Michigan State Bar Foundation Fellows. He is the only …
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Gary Maveal, emeritus professor of Detroit Mercy’s Law School, is the winner of the John W. Reed Michigan Lawyer Legacy Award and will be recognized …
Law’s 112th annual Red Mass set for Sept. 17
Join Detroit Mercy Law and the legal community in celebrating the 112th annual Red Mass at noon Tuesday, Sept. 17 inside of Ss. Peter & Paul Church at the Riverfront Campus.
Class of ’24: Law grad continues family legacy after leaving HR role
Meet the Class of ’24: Being a lawyer is in Kevin Lynch’s blood. After nearly a decade working in human resources, he made the decision to become the latest member of his family to attend law school. His Detroit Mercy Law experience and all that has come from it has been beyond his wildest dreams.
Detroit Mercy Law to host first law school preview day, April 17
As part of the Titan Innovation Fund, Detroit Mercy Law will host their inaugural law school preview day April 17. The event will bring 60 metro Detroit high school students to the Riverfront Campus.
U-M law professor to speak at Dewitt C. Holbrook Lecture on Social Justice, April 1
Former national security prosecutor and current University of Michigan law professor Barbara McQuade will discuss the threat disinformation poses to our democracy, public safety, and the rule of law in 2024’s lecture, titled “Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America.”
Detroit Mercy Law’s annual Review Symposium set for March 8
Detroit Mercy Law Review hosts its 108th annual symposium, this year titled “Law School 101: An Exploration of Legal Pedagogy,” on Friday, March 8 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Riverfront Campus.
New book celebrates Detroit church, Jesuits
Ss. Peter and Paul Church — and its place in Detroit history and with the Jesuits — is the subject of a new book by local author Patricia Montemurri.
24th annual McElroy Lecture on Law and Religion, Oct. 24
2023’s lecture is titled “Religious Lawyering in a Polarized World,” and will be presented by Amy Uelmen of Georgetown Law. The 24th annual lecture is set for Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 5-6 p.m. at the Riverfront Campus, Room 226.
The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranks Detroit Mercy among top universities nationally
Detroit Mercy was ranked No. 52 nationally and second in Michigan, according to results released Sept. 6 by WSJ/College Pulse. UDM was the third-highest ranked Jesuit university and only Mercy institution ranked.
Law’s 111th annual Red Mass set for Sept. 12
Red Mass is an occasion for judges, attorneys, civic leaders and law students of all faiths to come together and pray for blessings and strength in the coming year’s work.
Introducing the recipients of the 2023 Alumni Achievement Awards
Each year, University of Detroit Mercy honors an alumnus from each of its seven schools or colleges for the way they have excelled in their …
Jefferson Exum discusses recent Supreme Court Affirmative Action ruling
School of Law Dean Jelani Jefferson Exum discussed the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision about affirmative action on the digital Michigan Chronicle newscast and WDET’s …
Law student captures space through astrophotography
When Janson Fu isn’t handling all the responsibilities that come with being a law student, he has his eyes on the stars. His hobby of astrophotography involves photographing the night sky and celestial events.
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.
Class of ’23: Law grad leaves corporate role to follow childhood dream
Even after rising to a vice president position in the financial world, Matthew Snyder’s childhood dream tugged at his heart.
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.
Bookstore, Fitness Center, Loft summer hours begin May 1
Summer operations and hours at University of Detroit Mercy are upon us!
Kyra Harris Bolden ’14 featured speaker at Law lecture on social justice
Michigan Supreme Court Justice and Detroit Mercy alumna Kyra Harris Bolden ’14 is the special lecturer at the fifth annual Dewitt C. Holbrook Lecture on Social Justice, hosted by Detroit Mercy Law. The lecture, titled, “Justice for All,” is set for Thursday, April 13 from 5-6 p.m. in Room 226 of the Riverfront Campus.
Detroit Mercy Law’s BLSA to hold Vegas Night Fundraiser
Detroit Mercy Law’s Black Law Students Association (BLSA) are organizing its annual Vegas Night Scholarship Fundraiser, set for Saturday, March 25 from 7-11 p.m.
Detroit Mercy Law Review symposium set for March 3
Detroit Mercy Law Review hosts its 107th annual Symposium, titled “Fallout: The Legal Impact of the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine,” on Friday, March 3 at 9 a.m.
Alumna makes history as first black female on Michigan Supreme Court
Detroit Mercy Law alumna Kyra Harris Bolden ’14 recently made history when she was sworn as Michigan Supreme Court justice on Jan. 1. Bolden is the first Black woman to serve on the state’s highest court.
Detroit Mercy Law grads beat state averages on bar exam
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law graduates achieved a first-time pass rate and overall pass rate on the July 2022 Michigan Bar Exam that far surpasses state averages.
Detroit Mercy Law featured on CBS comedy, ‘Bob Hearts Abishola’
During the episode “Twerk O’Clock,” which originally aired on Jan. 23, 2023, an actor riding a bus is wearing a Detroit Mercy Law sweatshirt.
Associate Professor of Law Cara Cunningham Warren recently had her book, International Law in Context published by Carolina Academic Press. According to Carolina Academic Press: …
Hard work and a love of Detroit keep alumna Faye Nelson going strong
Faye Alexander Nelson ’75, ’81 led the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy from 2003-13, a role that helped spark the renaissance the city is experiencing today.
McElroy Lecture on Law and Religion, Oct. 25
Detroit Mercy Law’s McElroy Lecture on Law and Religion provides a forum for prominent thinkers and leaders to address fundamental issues of law, religion and society.
110th annual Red Mass set for Sept. 20
Join Detroit Mercy Law and the legal community in celebrating the 110th annual Red Mass on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at noon.
Jesuit Fathers visit for presentations on social justice and ecology, Aug. 8-9
Jesuit Fathers Xavier Jeyaraj and Ted Penton will offer two brief panel presentations on Jesuit efforts in social justice and ecology from a global and …
Watch replay: Catholic Studies webinar on Climate Destruction
A video recording of the virtual discussion on “Climate Destruction,” sponsored by the Catholic Studies program on July 14 is now available to watch on the Detroit Mercy YouTube channel.
Catholic educators, environmental experts to discuss Supreme Court climate ruling
In the wake of the Supreme Court ruling that curtails government action on climate change, the Catholic Studies Program of University of Detroit Mercy will host a dialogue bringing the religious and moral case for addressing climate change.
Alumnus expanding TV presence with “Mathis Family Matters”
Detroit native Greg Mathis ’88 is expanding his television presence with a new show, “Mathis Family Matters,” which airs Sunday nights on E!
1,512 earn Detroit Mercy degrees at 2022 Commencement
The University of Detroit Mercy held four in-person commencement ceremonies on May 13 and 14 to celebrate graduates for the 2021-22 academic school year. There were 1,512 people who earned degrees from the University, with more than 1,000 students participating in the four ceremonies at Calihan Hall on the McNichols Campus.
2022 Commencement by the numbers
Learn more about the commencement numbers for Detroit Mercy’s 2022 ceremonies, which begin Thursday and continue through Saturday.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Law Elizabeth Sherowski was awarded a $3,000 Teaching Grant from the Association of Legal Writing Directors. The ALWD grants enable gifted …
Detroit Mercy celebrates World Health Day, April 19 and 21
University of Detroit Mercy is celebrating World Health Day with a two-part online event designed to shine a light on the environmental causes of major …
Detroit Mercy’s graduate programs earn 2023 national rankings from U.S. News & World Report’s ‘Best Colleges’ edition
University of Detroit Mercy graduate programs in Health Professions, Nursing, Engineering, Business and Law have once again been ranked among the top national universities in …
Virtual panel discusses state of reproductive rights in U.S.
A virtual panel discussion, which features Detroit Mercy Associate Professor of Law Catherine Archibald, examines the state of reproductive rights currently in the United States. …
Women in the Judiciary virtual panel, March 23
Join School of Law Dean Jelani Jefferson Exum and Detroit Mercy Associate Professors Erin Archerd and Genevieve Meyers for a discussion on Women in the …
Detroit Mercy honors five faculty for excellence
University of Detroit Mercy honored five faculty members at the annual Faculty Recognition event, which was held March 4 at the Student Fitness Center on …
106th Law Review Symposium set for March 4
Detroit Mercy Law will host its 106th Law Review Symposium, titled “Governing Bodies: Bodily Autonomy and the Law,” on Friday, March 4. The law review …
Virtual talk with author and law professor Peter J. Hammer
Join the Detroit Mercy Law Association of Black Law Alumni (ABLA) and Black Law Students Association (BLSA) for a special virtual talk with law professor …
Detroit Mercy Visiting Assistant Professor of Law Melissa Eckhause was recently awarded a Thomas Edison Innovation Law and Policy Fellowship for the 2022-23 year. This …
School of Law creates new associate dean position
Detroit Mercy Law is hoping to expand its faculty research and culture of scholarship and has created a new position to lead the way. J. …
Detroit Mercy Law names new associate dean for Academic Affairs
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law announced that Karen McDonald Henning, associate professor of law, has been named associate dean for Academic Affairs. “I …
Associate Professor of Law Michelle Richards’ article “Pills, Public Nuisance, and Parens Patriae: Questioning the Property of the Posture of the Opioid Litigation” was recently cited …
Professor of Law and the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs J. Richard Broughton will have his article, “The Second Article,” published in Volume 59 of the …
Detroit Mercy Law, Prosecutor’s Office to team up against wrongful convictions
Starting this fall, Detroit Mercy Law students will work with the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU) to help right wrongful convictions. The collaboration …
From defendant to attorney, Martell makes most of second chance
Edward Martell was back in Wayne County Circuit Judge Bruce Morrow’s courtroom. The same courtroom where his life changed in 2005, when he was facing …