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2023 University of Detroit Mercy Photography Contest Winners Announced!

The University is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Detroit Mercy Photography Contest, with a big congratulations to Prof. Varinder Kaur, Department of Counseling and Addiction Studies, for winning the Best of Show award for her photo, “Mars Saturn Jupiter Milky Way.”  The contest is a great way …

Detroit Mercy Social Work students among this year’s NASW-MI student ambassadors and representatives

Four Detroit Mercy Social Work students received the distinctive honor to represent their profession through leadership roles within the National Association of Social Workers – Michigan Chapter (NASW-MI).  Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) seniors, Destiny Burns, Kristen Hayes, Kaila Hemphill and Jessica Weick were highlighted in the January 2024 NASW-MI …

Q&A with theatre minor Katherine Mutschler on her experience at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival

Q: What was it like competing in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival?  A:   Q: How did you prepare for the competition?  A: The initial submission process required me to film myself performing two 60 to 90 second monologues. At first, I was a little intimidated by the …

College meeting highlights shared governance, upcoming events and showcases new student ambassadors

The winter College meeting provided an opportunity for faculty and staff to come together as a community for the second of three meetings that Jocelyn Boryczka, dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Education (CLAE), has planned to connect the College community and generate excitement for the semester ahead.    …

Communication Studies major among three students to receive Adia J. Palmer Memorial Scholarship

Jennifer Raptoplous, Communication Studies major, was one of the first recipients of the Adia Palmer Memorial Scholarship for the 2023-2024 academic year.    The scholarship was made possible through donations from UDM students, faculty and staff, as well as the friends and family of Adia J. Palmer. Palmer was a …

DMTC students honored by Kennedy Center theatre festival

Detroit Mercy Theatre Company (DMTC) is proud to announce that its talented students have been honored by the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) for their outstanding creative work!  Mason Modzelewski, Certificate of Merit for Excellence in Directing for “A Year with Frog and Toad”  Jeremy St. Martin, Certificate …

Travel to India in 2025: Information session on Feb. 6

Travel to India with Detroit Mercy in May 2025. Learn more about the trip with a virtual information session on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 6:15 p.m.  Registration for the Zoom session is required. Students will learn more about the trip dates, costs, and student grant opportunities.  Visit United Nations Educational, …

Detroit Mercy students excel in real-world cybersecurity challenge

Detroit Mercy students recently showcased their skills in a real-world cybersecurity challenge organized by the Department of Cybersecurity & Information Systems.  With twenty-five participants forming ten teams, the event was open to all majors and provided a platform for graduate and undergraduate students to apply their knowledge in a practical …