Strategic planning comes naturally to the Industrial/Organizational Psychology MA program at University of Detroit Mercy—after all, helping organizations adapt and evolve is at the core of what they teach and practice. So when the program entered its required seven-year academic program review process, they didn’t just keep the conversation in-house. …
On May 22, the Department of Psychology hosted I/O UNSCRIPTED: Real Talk. Real Work Journeys. We Owe it to Each Other, a dynamic evening highlighting the field of Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology through real-world experiences and alumni insight. The event featured Matt Turner, M.A., a University of Detroit Mercy alumnus and …
A Detroit Mercy graduate is helping write the next chapter for one of the city’s most beloved bookstores — and it’s all about community, creativity, and opportunity. Jeremiah Steen, a proud alum of the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS), is leading the transformation of Pages Bookshop in …
The University of Detroit Mercy and CHASS community remembers Luther Keith, an esteemed alumnus of the Communication Studies program, whose influence spanned from journalism and community activism to music. Keith, who passed away at the age 74 on March 5, 2025, was a pioneering journalist, a champion for Detroit’s neighborhoods, …
Join the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences (CHASS) on Monday, April 7, 2025, with the Detroit Pistons as part of our Discover Detroit Series! Game time is 7:00 PM at Little Caesars Arena. This event celebrates community, connection, and the shared spirit of Detroit Mercy. We invite CHASS …
The Political Science Student Association (PSSA) and Pre-Law Society hosted an alumni discussion on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Students heard from UDM Political Science alumni Sarah Kenaya and Jacob Yasso (Class of 2024), now first-year law students at UDM Law. They shared their experiences, offered advice on law school preparation, …
Are you interested in advancing your career in organizational growth and effectiveness? The University of Detroit Mercy’s Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology program is hosting a series of Open Houses with an Alumni Panel to provide insights into this dynamic field and its career opportunities. Event Details: …
Kara Wolfbauer ’23 and CHASS Communication Studies major found her calling behind the microphone as a student at University of Detroit Mercy. It didn’t go unnoticed. Wolfbauer, who gained valuable experience as a host in Calihan Hall and at the USPBL baseball league in Utica, is now showcasing her voice, …
Detroit Mercy alumna Faye Alexander Nelson, an accomplished leader and advocate for Detroit’s growth, has been elected Chair of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) Board of Directors. A graduate of Mercy College of Detroit (BA in Political Science, 1975) and the University of Detroit School of Law (JD, 1981), Faye’s …
Distinguished alum Faye Alexander Nelson ’75, ’81, joined CHASS students and faculty on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, in the Student Union Ballroom. Faye Nelson is a well-recognized African American female leader in the City of Detroit and internationally. Her many accomplishments include serving as the first President and CEO of …
