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CHASS Book Club Launches with a Summer Read about AI in Education

Join CHASS faculty and staff over the Summer in reading Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning. This book is available via the library at the following link: https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/udmercy/detail.action?docID=30876436. This collective read will advance our conversations in next academic year around this critical topic, …

Detroit Mercy Theatre Company Earns Kennedy Center Honors for Shakespeare Production

The Detroit Mercy Theatre Company has been recognized by the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) National Awards Committee for its production of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)[revised][again]. The show earned several national commendations: ● Distinguished Achievement in Audience Interaction – awarded to the full company for …

CHASS Faculty and Staff Honored at Spotlight on Excellence

Several faculty and staff from the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences were recognized this week during Detroit Mercy’s Spotlight on Excellence event for their leadership, service, and commitment to the campus community. ● Prof. Lee Eshelman (Psychology) received the Faculty Recognition Award for his contributions to teaching and …

CHASS Marks a Milestone at Commencement Weekend

The College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences (CHASS) celebrated its first graduating class under the new CHASS name during commencement weekend. Officially adopting the name in 2024, CHASS carries forward the College’s liberal arts legacy while meeting twenty-first century demands to deliver a transformative student learning experience. Commencement took …

CHASS Student Morgen Rhodes Recognized for Leadership; PSSA Named Student Organization of the Year

Morgen Rhodes, a student at the University of Detroit Mercy’s College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences (CHASS), has been honored with the John Daniels Student Servant Leader of the Year Award, acknowledging her exemplary commitment to servant leadership throughout her undergraduate career. Under Rhodes’ leadership, the Political Science Student …

CHASS Student Eemi Toma Named Rising Star Student Leader of the Year

Eemi Toma, a Political Science major in the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences (CHASS), has been named the Rising Star Student Leader of the Year, recognizing her early contributions to the University of Detroit Mercy community. This award highlights Toma’s dedication to leadership and service, despite being in …

Pre-Law Students Visit Federal Court for Experiential Learning 

Students from Professor Felicia Grey’s Legal Research class visited the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan this past semester. As part of their hands-on learning experience, students observed both civil and criminal federal cases in session.  They also had the unique opportunity to engage with judges and …