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Sold-Out Success: DMTC’s Twelfth Night Opens New Detroit Mercy Black Box Theatre

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 …

6-Mile Meet Up at Whatcha Wanna Eat Food Hall

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 …

Award-Winning Journalist Ron Fournier ’85 Speaks on how to Communicate with Purpose and Lead with Impact

Join Detroit native, award-winning journalist, and Communication Studies alum Ron Fournier (’85) for a workshop on how communication can define leadership and inspire trust. He will explore how authenticity and empathy drive effective public engagement. Fournier will share insights from his years covering national politics as former White House Correspondent …

Creative Writing Collective: Documentary Poetics with Isaac Pickell

The Creative Writing Collective offers a space for students to write, share, and discuss creative work in a supportive environment. Led by Prof. Isaac Pickell, this session focuses on Documentary Poetics—an exploration of how writers can use real-world experience and observation to inspire poetry and prose. Event details: Thursday, November …

Explore the Updated CHASS Website — Your Hub for Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences

The College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences (CHASS) at University of Detroit Mercy has launched a newly redesigned website, now structured to highlight the college’s programs, initiatives, and community partnerships. The updated layout offers a streamlined experience for users, providing clear pathways for prospective students, current students, and alumni …

UDM’s New Black Box Theatre Hosts Its First Poetry Reading with Michigan Poet Laureate Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd

On Saturday, September 27th, the University of Detroit Mercy’s newly opened Black Box Theatre hosted its first poetry reading with Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd. A writer and academic, Dr. Boyd is Michigan’s third poet laureate and currently holds the position of Distinguished Professor of African American Studies at Wayne State …

African-American Studies Reception Celebrates Heritage and Community

The African American Studies Program invites the Detroit Mercy community to the annual African-American Studies Reception. The evening will honor distinguished alumna Amy Brandt ’01, share program updates, and feature the Karen and Thomas Waters Keynote Lecture by scholar Vanessa K. Valdés, Memory as Freedom Practice: The Work of Arturo …