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Category: <span>Political Science</span>

Political Science Welcome Gathering & “Skeletons of the State” Trivia

The Political Science Department kicked off the academic year with its annual Welcome Gathering, co-hosted by the Political Science Student Association, the Pre-Law Society, and She’s The First. This year’s theme, “Skeletons of the State” Trivia, brought students and faculty together for a lively afternoon of competition and community building. …

Detroit Mercy Students Present at Michigan Political Science Association Conference

Two Detroit Mercy Political Science students represented the University at the Michigan Political Science Association (MIPSA) Conference, hosted by Wayne State University on October 16–17, 2025. Morgen Rhodes, President of the Political Science Student Association, and Isabelle Francis, Alumni Relations Chair, each presented on research panels alongside faculty and peers …

CHASS Student Morgen Rhodes Recognized for Leadership; PSSA Named Student Organization of the Year

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 …

Pre-Law Students Visit Federal Court for Experiential Learning 

Students from Professor Felicia Grey’s Legal Research class visited the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan this past semester. As part of their hands-on learning experience, students observed both civil and criminal federal cases in session.  They also had the unique opportunity to engage with judges and …

CHASS Political Science Students Sweep Student Leadership Awards 

Morgen Rhodes, a student at the University of Detroit Mercy’s College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences (CHASS), majoring in Political Science, 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, …

Detroit Mercy Political Science Student Association: Build Your Own Bouquet Event

The Detroit Mercy Political Science Student Association (PSSA) recently hosted a Build Your Own Bouquet event, where members crafted beautiful bouquets and personally delivered them to brighten the day of those in the community. 🌸  This event was a meaningful way to spread kindness and show appreciation, especially on Valentine’s …

Political Science Student Association (PSSA) and Pre-Law Society Host Alumni Conversation about Envisioning Your Future in Law

The Political Science Student Association (PSSA) and Pre-Law Society hosted an alumni discussion on Thursday, February 20, 2025.    Students heard from UDM Political Science alumni Sarah Kenaya and Jacob Yasso (Class of 2024), now first-year law students at UDM Law. They shared their experiences, offered advice on law school preparation, …

Political Science Students Simulate Congressional Hearing on Education Policy

Students in Professor Felicia Grey’s Introduction to Political Science class recently had the opportunity to step into the shoes of policymakers during a simulated congressional hearing.   The class was divided into groups to represent different political viewpoints and tasked with presenting arguments before a mock House Committee on Education and …