CHASS held our closing College meeting for the 2024-2025 academic year on May 1, 2025. Accomplishments such as implementing appreciative advising, the Discover Detroit Series, Student Ambassador program, and the Black Box Theatre were shared as the College looks to its exciting future as outlined in the CHASS Strategic Plan …
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 …
On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the campus community gathered in the Student Union Ballroom for the annual Spotlight on Excellence, a university-wide celebration honoring faculty, administrators, and staff for their outstanding contributions. Among this year’s honorees were several members of the CHASS community whose work has made a lasting impact: …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The University of Detroit Mercy will celebrate commencement on Saturday, May 10, 2025, marking a significant milestone for the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS). We will mark the graduation of our first CHASS class since the college officially changed its name from the College of Liberal Arts …
