Happy Holidays! As campus quiets and we look toward festive gatherings, religious celebrations, and warm evenings by the fire, I offer my deepest gratitude to each of you as dedicated members of the CHASS community who have stood firm in the face of strong national headwinds facing higher and liberal …
Be sure to mark your calendars for the next College meeting on Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. in CHP 124. This gathering of faculty and staff sets the stage for the Winter semester as we look toward Black History Month, Honors Convocation, Celebration of Scholarly Achievement …
First-year CHASS student Cayden Brown (Criminal Justice major) recently had the distinguished opportunity to guest lecture at the Harvard Graduate School of Education in Dr. Lynette Nicole Tannis’s course, “Educating Incarcerated Youth—Practice, Research, Policy, and Advocacy.” Cayden is Executive Director of The Trespass Project that leverages modern technology to help …
The College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) welcomed prospective students and their families to campus on December 6th for the University’s Open House. The event offered visitors an engaging look into the academic experience, student resources, and hands-on opportunities available across UDM and within the College. CHASS participated …
The Cybersecurity Club hosted an exciting technical Escape Room that challenged students to solve a series of cybersecurity-themed puzzles. The event drew an impressive turnout from across campus with representation from multiple colleges and academic departments. The Escape Room tested participants’ analytical skills, teamwork, and technical problem-solving under time pressure. …
Prof. Camille Howard, Department of Criminal Justice, recently hosted an engaging, CSI-style, hands-on forensics experience for her students in and outside the Briggs Building. Detroit Police helped to curate the simulation and worked with students to amplify their hands-on learning. Engaging in realistic investigative scenarios allowed students to build their …
The CHASS community gathered for its warm and festive annual CHASS Holiday Party, bringing faculty, students, staff, and guests together to celebrate the season. Everyone enjoyed the smorgasbord of homemade dishes and seasonal favorites that reflect the rich diversity of our College. Prof. Greg Sumner came out of retirement to …
WJR’s “Michigan Voices,” hosted by CHASS alum Marie Osbourne, recently featured Dean Jocelyn Boryczka and Gavin Rapuzzi (Performing Arts major, ’26) who discussed the grand opening of the Detroit Mercy Black Box Theatre. Dean Jocelyn highlighted the vision behind the space, its role in fostering innovative performances, and significance for …
CHASS unveiled a new landing page for the College designed to welcome visitors to experience the rich diversity of our community and its commitment to the life of the mind while highlighting professional outcomes and all the curricular and co-curricular resources that lead to student success. To connect with prospective …
On December 2, Detroit Mercy’s Emerging Leaders Program will host its annual Leadership Slam, bringing together two exceptional alumni whose career journeys exemplify resilience, innovation, and transformative leadership. Students will have the chance to learn directly from Angelo Vitale, J.D., retired General Counsel of Rocket Companies, and Michael Birney, B.B.A., …
