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Detroit Mercy Theatre Company presents ‘Witch,’ Oct. 25-Nov. 3

A modern retelling of a Jacobean drama comes to life in Witch, presented by the Detroit Mercy Theatre Company (DMTC) Oct. 25-Nov. 3, at the Marlene Boll Theatre inside Detroit’s Boll Family YMCA. In the quaint village of Edmonton, a mysterious figure with devilish charm appears offering to fulfill the deepest desires of …

CHASS Night at Comerica Park: Tigers Defeat Rays, Closing in on Playoff Spot

On Wednesday, September 25, CHASS hosted a Night at Comerica Park for the College’s faculty, staff, students, alumni, families, and friends. CHASS secured two-hundred free tickets and discounted parking to make this event available to the community. This event celebrated the College’s renaming and kicked off the Discover Detroit series …

Building Community Power Through Journalism featuring award-winning journalist Nargis Hakim Rahman inspires Attendees

On September 24, the University of Detroit Mercy community gathered in the Student Union Ballroom on McNichols Campus for, “Building Community Power Through Journalism,” a discussion with award-winning WDET journalist Nargis Hakim Rahman. Rahman engaged in a dynamic discussion with Prof. Katie Merriman on how journalism can serve as a …

African American Studies Reception Celebrates Alumni and Honors Professor Roy Finkenbine

On September 10, the African American Studies program hosted a reception to honor its distinguished alumni and recognize exceptional contributions to the field. The event proudly celebrated Stevie Jones, Class of 2017, and Daniel A. Baxter, Class of 2001, both of whom have made significant impacts in their respective careers …

Celebrate Spirit! Welcomes New School Year with Message of Radical Hospitality

The University of Detroit Mercy community gathered on Tuesday, Sept. 10, for the annual Celebrate Spirit! event, officially marking the beginning of the academic year. CHASS is co-celebrant for this year-long event.  Our College’s students shared their poetry and read prayers of the faithful translated into languages from Arabic to …

CHASS Bash kicks off semester with food, games & surprises for students, faculty, and staff!

On September 5, 2024, the CHASS Bash brought together students, faculty, and staff to celebrate the newly renamed College of Health and Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) with a lively and memorable afternoon. The event featured delicious soul food, live music, a DJ, and engaging games, creating a vibrant community …

Welcoming 1st year of CHASS Students to Presidents Convocation

The 2024-25 academic year officially commenced on August 19 with the President’s Convocation, marking a significant milestone for the newly renamed College of Health and Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS). This year’s event welcomed the first cohort of students under the CHASS banner. The morning began at 8:30 a.m. with …

CLAE Half-Day Scheduled for Wednesday, May 1, Starting at 12:30 p.m.

Our CLAE Half-Day will be on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, starting at 12:30 p.m. in the Architecture Exhibition Space in the College of Architecture and Community Development.  We begin with the Dean’s Annual Lecture, delivered this year by Felicia Grey, PhD, Assistant Professor of Political Science, titled, “The Selective Complainant: …