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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.
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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 …
Riverfront Campus welcomes The Big Salad
After undergoing major construction in 2020, the Riverfront Campus has transformed its former Riverfront Cafe into The Big Salad! Detroit Mercy Law welcomes delicious salads …
Vivere ex Missione winners display leadership, service and scholarship
The Vivere ex Missione awards are presented each year to four graduating students whose time at University of Detroit Mercy was marked by leadership, service and scholarship. …
School of Law announces appointment of new dean
University of Detroit Mercy announces the appointment of Jelani Jefferson Exum as the new dean of the School of Law, effective July 1. Jefferson Exum …
Justice Seminar: Critical Concern for Earth
Join colleagues for the final conversation about the roots of Detroit Mercy’s commitment to social justice on Friday, April 16 at 3:30 p.m. During this …
Grants aid University programming
University of Detroit Mercy has received $316,900 in grants recently to support University programming. Many are in support of Detroit Mercy Law’s Veterans Law Clinic, …
Justice Seminar: Critical Concern of Women (and Gender)
Join colleagues for an ongoing conversation about the roots of Detroit Mercy’s commitment to social justice on Friday, March 26 at 3:30 p.m. During this …
2021 Law Review Symposium: Pandemic from Disparity to Equity
The Detroit Mercy Law Review welcomes scholars, legal professionals and community leaders from across the country to discuss issues at the heart of the COVID-19 …
Justice Seminar: Restorative Justice, Feb. 12
The Office of Mission Integration and Detroit Mercy Law welcome employees to an ongoing conversation about the roots of Detroit Mercy’s commitment to social justice. …
From volunteer to COO of the Michigan Red Cross
Jeffry Bauer ’80 originally took a class with the American Red Cross to get a tenant to stop pestering him. That led to volunteering with …
Detroit Mercy Law Associate Dean of Experiential Education Nicholas Schroeck discusses the impact of building demolitions on Detroit residents in the Detroit Free Press article, …
Detroit Mercy Law celebrates Red Mass
School of Law prioritized health and safety as they virtually celebrated the annual Red Mass, Sept. 22. The Red Mass is attended by judges, lawyers, …
Detroit Mercy Law Director of Career Services & Outreach Katharine Harrison’s article, “Four Tips for Newer Attorneys During COVID-19,” was published in the June/July Issue …
Assistant Professor of Law Instruction Nicholas Schroeck discusses the safety of dams in Oakland County, Mich. in Downtown Newsmagazine, July 14. Read the full article …
Detroit Mercy Law Associate Dean for Academic Affairs James Broughton was featured in a Michigan Radio podcast, discussing how two recent Supreme Court decisions may …
Law student discusses Bayer AG class action suits
Detroit Mercy Law 3L in the Canadian and American Dual JD Program Matthew Chikaonda discusses the class action law suits brought against Bayer AG in …
Law student discusses data gathering and contact tracing apps
Detroit Mercy Law 2L in the Canadian and American Dual JD Program Kay Wu examines the use of contact tracing apps and COVID-19 in The …
Associate Professor of Law Instruction Karen Henning co-authored the third edition of Mastering Criminal Procedure Volume 1–The Investigative Stage. Mastering Criminal Procedure is a two-volume …
Associate Professor of Law Instruction Erin Archerd’s article, “Evaluating Mediation’s Future,” was recently published in the Journal of Dispute Resolution.
Professor of Law Instruction Jelani Jefferson Exum will discuss policing and police reform on Friday, June 19 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., hosted by the …
Grants aid students and community work
Recent charitable grants totaling more than half a million dollars will support scholarships, programs, faculty research and community outreach at Detroit Mercy. The two largest …
Grants aid Detroit Mercy scholarships, programs, faculty research and community outreach
Recent charitable grants totaling more than half a million dollars will support scholarships, programs, faculty research and community outreach at University of Detroit Mercy. The …
Detroit Mercy Law to host Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for annual social justice lecture series
The national discussion about voting rights will be front and center when Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson visits the Riverfront Campus on Monday, Oct. …
Celebrate Titan pride and fall colors at Homecoming 2019, Sept. 20-21
University of Detroit Mercy will celebrate Homecoming 2019 on Sept. 20-21. Join the Fall Festival-themed festivities as you reconnect with the University through two exciting …
Detroit Mercy Law Associate Dean for Academic Affairs J. Richard Broughton was quoted in the Voice of America News article, “Americans have been torn for decades over use of capital …
Detroit Mercy Law Associate Dean for Academic Affairs J. Richard Broughton was interviewed by Cheddar News Network, discussing the Justice Department’s announcement regarding the federal …
Detroit Mercy Law students take Project Access Up North
On Thursday, July 25, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, in partnership with the Michigan Supreme Court and the Michigan State Bar Foundation, launched …
Clinical Director and Assistant Professor of Law Instruction Nicholas Schroeck shared his thoughts with WDET 101.9 FM on the proposed Detroit ordinance that would measure …