Detroit Mercy’s Love Stories from the Underground Railroad celebrated its 11th year of delivering inspiring stories that capture the juxtaposition of romantic love with the unspeakable injustices and oppression of slavery. This annual event weaves Black History Month together with Valentine’s Day. This year’s love story was brought to life …
Students and faculty interested in African American Studies can learn about the program through a social gathering that supports area Black-owned businesses. The vision of Justin Williams, associate professor of History and director of the African American Studies program, to provide an opportunity that gives faculty and students the chance …
English Professor Nick Rombes read from his forthcoming novel The Rachel Condition at the Association of Writers and Writing Programs Conference in Kansas City, Missouri on Feb. 10. Rombes also had the essay “Future Tense: My Stalker” recently published in the literary journal The Cimarron Review.
February is Black History Month, a time when we turn more attention to the peoples and events marking the tragedies and triumphs which make up African American history which is American history. Many of you may be familiar with “The Gateway to Freedom” monument that stands in downtown Detroit’s Hart …
History professors Roy Finkenbine and Justin Williams could be seen around metro Detroit, Tuesday, Feb. 6 on WDIV Local 4 / ClickOnDetroit’s Live in the D, inviting the community to celebrate Black History Month through UDM’s on-campus events. Watch the segment to learn more about Love Stories from the Underground …
Wednesday, Feb. 14 5:30 p.m. Alumni reception 7 p.m. Presentation Student Union Ball Room Love Stories from the Underground Railroad is in its 11th year, educating, entertaining and engaging the community with tales of heroism fueled by love that conquers all through real life experiences of enslaved persons escaping to …
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 …
Detroit Mercy’s English Department brings poet Donika Kelly to the virtual stage as the second author in the 2024 Triptych visiting author series on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 6:30 p.m. This event is hosted by Detroit Mercy Poet-in-Residence Stacy Gnall and is co-sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts & …
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 …
Fr. Patrick Kelly, S.J., author, alumnus and professor at Detroit Mercy, is the featured speaker at a Jesuit Friends and Alumni Network (JFAN) of Detroit luncheon, set for Thursday, March 7 at noon. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. inside of the Student Union Ballroom on UDM’s McNichols Campus. Connect with …
