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 …
The CHASS Open House, coordinated with Admissions, welcomes prospective students and families to a special event where they can learn more about the academic programs and opportunities within the College. Faculty and current students will share how CHASS majors connect purpose with professional success. Event details: Saturday, November 15, from …
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 …
Professor and Chair of Counseling and Addiction Studies Nancy G. Calleja, Ph.D., LPC, has co-authored a new graduate-level textbook and accompanying clinical workbook published by Cognella in September 2025. The publications — Fundamentals of Addiction Counseling: An Introduction to Clinical Practice and Fundamentals of Addiction Counseling: Clinical Practice Manual — …
The Carney Latin American Solidarity Archive (CLASA) will host “Cries of the Heart: Denise Levertov and the Martyrs of El Salvador,” led by Kevin Burke, S.J. The discussion will honor the Jesuit priests and their companions who were killed in 1989 for their commitment to peace and social justice. Event …
The Department of History invites students, faculty, and staff to a Learn and Lunch event exploring connections between Native American solidarity and global liberation movements. The session will trace links from the Underground Railroad to modern-day activism in Palestine. This event, part of Native American Heritage Month, features speakers who …
Experience one of Broadway’s newest hits, Hell’s Kitchen, featuring music by Grammy® Award winner Alicia Keys. The show follows a young woman’s coming-of-age journey through New York City, blending Keys’ soulful sound with powerful storytelling. This event is just one included in the CHASS Discover Detroit Series curated to invite …
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 …
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. …
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 …
