The CHASS January 2026 College meeting departed from its usual informational format to engage faculty and staff in the process of radical transformation. This theme for the 2025-2026 academic year focuses on change as fundamental to the human condition which education animates since we are always changing through learning to …
University of Detroit Mercy’s English Department hosts Triptych, a virtual reading series featuring award-winning authors in conversation with UDM’s poet-in-residence, Prof. Stacy Gnall. The series showcases nationally and internationally recognized writers whose work spans poetry, essays, translation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Triptych events take place on the third Thursday of January, …
Jason J. Roche, Associate Professor, Department of Communication Studies, invites faculty to collaborate with students enrolled in his podcasting course this semester. Faculty members with interesting research, projects, or stories are encouraged to share ideas that could be developed into podcast episodes by students. The collaboration provides students with hands-on …
Dean Jocelyn Boryczka was recently featured on Middle Eastern American Television (MEA TV) for an in-depth conversation spotlighting the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences and its continued growth and evolution. Dean Boryczka discussed the College’s recent name change, the vision behind it, and what it represents for students, …
Be sure to mark your calendars for the next College meeting on Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. in CHP 124. This gathering of faculty and staff sets the stage for the Winter semester as we look toward Black History Month, Honors Convocation, Celebration of Scholarly Achievement …
The College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) welcomed prospective students and their families to campus on December 6th for the University’s Open House. The event offered visitors an engaging look into the academic experience, student resources, and hands-on opportunities available across UDM and within the College. CHASS participated …
The CHASS community gathered for its warm and festive annual CHASS Holiday Party, bringing faculty, students, staff, and guests together to celebrate the season. Everyone enjoyed the smorgasbord of homemade dishes and seasonal favorites that reflect the rich diversity of our College. Prof. Greg Sumner came out of retirement to …
CHASS unveiled a new landing page for the College designed to welcome visitors to experience the rich diversity of our community and its commitment to the life of the mind while highlighting professional outcomes and all the curricular and co-curricular resources that lead to student success. To connect with prospective …
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company (DMTC) launched its inaugural production in the brand-new, state-of-the-art Detroit Mercy Black Box Theatre with Twelfth Night, a sharp and lively adaptation by Marc Palmieri of Shakespeare’s comedy about disguise, love, and identity. This show kicks off the Company’s 55th Season and marks an exciting milestone …
The African American Studies Program invited students, faculty, and staff to the 6-Mile Meet Up—a community gathering that highlights Detroit’s local Black-owned businesses and celebrates the connections between campus and neighborhood life. The event encourages attendees to engage with local entrepreneurs while enjoying authentic food and conversation. This meet-up took …
