The English Department invites all students to submit original poetry for the annual Dudley Randall Poetry Competition. This tradition celebrates the legacy of Dudley Randall, a renowned poet and publisher dedicated to fostering literary talent. đź“… Submission Deadline: February 7, 2025 đź’° Prize: Cash award & special recognition đź”— …
Faculty, students, and staff came together at the May 2024 College meeting in the Architecture Exhibition Space to celebrate an exciting year and our renaming as the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences (CHASS). We looked back as we look forward. Prof. Jason Roche, in collaboration with Brian Maisonville …
Nominations are officially open for the “Commitment to Excellence Awards” in honor of exceptional contributions made by individuals within the Detroit Mercy community. Submissions for the 2024 awards will be accepted until Friday, April 26 at midnight.  All full-time non-exempt staff and administrative-exempt employees of the University are eligible. Detroit …
Each year, the Women’s and Gender Studies (WGS) Program awards prizes to student authors of poetry, academic essays, short fiction and personal essays that explore issues of gender, sexuality, and feminist thought and practice. Ten students received prizes for the 2023-24 Undergraduate Writing Competition in three categories; Poetry, Personal Essay, …
The last commencement for the College of Liberal Arts & Education is scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2024. This marks a major historical moment for the College and University. Please be sure to RSVP and attend. There will be commemorative gifts for our last class of CLAE graduating seniors and …
The University of Detroit Mercy’s Honors Convocation is a cherished tradition that celebrates the exceptional academic and leadership achievements of its students. This year’s College of Liberal Arts & Education (CLAE) ceremony was held on March 24 at Gesu Catholic Church. The gathering stood as a testament to the vibrant …
The Valentine’s Day interactive installation at the Creative Arts Kiosk was a chance for the University of Detroit Mercy community to express their love (like it’s never been expressed before!).  Members of the University community were invited to post anonymous messages of love for anyone or anything. Messages included “I …
Q: What was it like competing in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival? A: Q: How did you prepare for the competition? A: The initial submission process required me to film myself performing two 60 to 90 second monologues. At first, I was a little intimidated by the …
Jennifer Raptoplous, Communication Studies major, was one of the first recipients of the Adia Palmer Memorial Scholarship for the 2023-2024 academic year. The scholarship was made possible through donations from UDM students, faculty and staff, as well as the friends and family of Adia J. Palmer. Palmer was a …
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company (DMTC) is proud to announce that its talented students have been honored by the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) for their outstanding creative work! Mason Modzelewski, Certificate of Merit for Excellence in Directing for “A Year with Frog and Toad” Jeremy St. Martin, Certificate …
