The College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences is excited to welcome four new faculty members this fall. Each brings valuable expertise and energy that will enrich our programs and strengthen student learning across the college. · Jessica Borsellino, Assistant Professor, Department of History · Sarah Markel, Assistant Professor, Department …
CHASS faculty and staff convened in the Architecture Exhibition Space on Wednesday, August 19th to kick off the 2025-2026 academic year. Dean Jocelyn Boryczka launched this year’s focus on radical transformation, challenging us all to reach for the magis, the more by making a big or small change in our …
The College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences (CHASS) at the University of Detroit Mercy will host its annual 2025 Welcome Bash on Thursday, September 4, from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. on the Briggs Patio closer to Livernois Rd. and the softball fields. This bash gives our CHASS community the …
Professors Claudia Bernasconi, School of Architecture & Community Development, and Libby Balter Blume, Professor Emerita in the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences, have signed a book contract with the academic publisher Routledge. The forthcoming volume will examine transdisciplinary research and pedagogy in architecture, with an emphasis on approaches …
The department of communication studies at University of Detroit Mercy announced today that three videos produced and directed by associate professor Jason Roche were named winners in the 46th annual Telly Awards. CHASS Celebrates the Season, an animated Christmas video featuring the voices of CHASS faculty and staff, won a …
The CHASS community celebrated the retirement of four exceptional faculty members who have dedicated their careers to shaping minds, advancing scholarship, and building community at Detroit Mercy. Prof. Justin Kelly, S.J. (Religious Studies), Prof. David Koukal (Philosophy), Prof. Greg Sumner (History), and Prof. Charles Wilson (Criminal Justice) were honored for …
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 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, …
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 …
