On September 5, 2024, the CHASS Bash brought together students, faculty, and staff to celebrate the newly renamed College of Health and Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) with a lively and memorable afternoon. The event featured delicious soul food, live music, a DJ, and engaging games, creating a vibrant community …
The 2024-25 academic year officially commenced on August 19 with the President’s Convocation, marking a significant milestone for the newly renamed College of Health and Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS). This year’s event welcomed the first cohort of students under the CHASS banner. The morning began at 8:30 a.m. with …
Congratulations to our CLAE community on such a successful 2023-2024 academic year! We stand at the crossroads of change in the College as we leave the College of Liberal Arts & Education (CLAE) behind and embrace our new name, the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences (CHASS). The legacy …
Faculty, students, and staff came together at the May 2024 College meeting in the Architecture Exhibition Space to celebrate an exciting year and our renaming as the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences (CHASS). We looked back as we look forward. Prof. Jason Roche, in collaboration with Brian Maisonville …
Eight faculty from the College of Liberal Arts & Education (CLAE) showcased their recent book publications at the Fountain Lounge on April 25. The event featured faculty from the diverse disciplines across the College: – Tahani Dari, Assistant Professor of Counseling, “On Trauma with Children” – Nancy Calleja, Professor and …
A new Health Humanities minor is being developed in the College. Rosemary Weatherston, Associate Professor of English, is leading the effort to bring to campus this minor that explores the ethical, historical, literary, philosophical, and religious dimensions of medicine or health. Leveraging the interdisciplinarity of the liberal arts, this program …
The African American Studies program explores a diverse tapestry of history and culture, whilst emphasizing the importance of community, through a blend of scholarship, community engaged learning, and cultural events. The program currently offers 12 courses, ranging from AAS 2000 Critical Perspectives in African American Studies to AAS 4900 Integrative …
Nominations are officially open for the “Commitment to Excellence Awards” in honor of exceptional contributions made by individuals within the Detroit Mercy community. Submissions for the 2024 awards will be accepted until Friday, April 26 at midnight. All full-time non-exempt staff and administrative-exempt employees of the University are eligible. Detroit …
Each year, the Women’s and Gender Studies (WGS) Program awards prizes to student authors of poetry, academic essays, short fiction and personal essays that explore issues of gender, sexuality, and feminist thought and practice. Ten students received prizes for the 2023-24 Undergraduate Writing Competition in three categories; Poetry, Personal Essay, …
The last commencement for the College of Liberal Arts & Education (CLAE) is on Saturday, May 11, 2024. This marks an historic moment for the College and University as CLAE transitions to the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences (CHASS). Join us in recognizing our final CLAE graduating class. …
