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UDM’s African Diaspora Student Association celebrates culture
When students walk into an African Diaspora Student Association event at the University of Detroit Mercy, they do not have to share the same background to find a place in the room. Through food, music and cultural exchange, the student organization is working to bring people together while celebrating the diversity of African and African diaspora cultures.
Doctor of Medical Science program set to debut
The University of Detroit Mercy will launch Michigan’s first Doctor of Medical Science (DMS) program in January 2027, offering healthcare professionals a new pathway to advance into leadership, education administration and law. Housed in the College of Health Professions, the 30-credit doctoral program is designed for working professionals who want to build on their clinical experience while developing skills beyond patient care.
New admissions program connects UDM with in-state students
Detroit Mercy has joined a new statewide program designed to make the college admissions process more accessible for Michigan high school students. The Michigan College Match program allows students to create one profile that participating colleges can review for potential admission and scholarship offers. The program launched this year with 20 Michigan colleges and universities participating.
Nkassa’s soccer journey brings him from France
For University of Detroit Mercy sophomore soccer player Tom Nkassa, the journey to Detroit began thousands of miles away in France, where soccer has been a part of his life since he was 5 years old. After spending years developing as a player in a professional academy, Nkassa came to Detroit Mercy looking to continue his education while pursuing his dream of playing professional soccer. Nkassa grew up in Normandy, France, in the region known for its connection to D-Day.
Respiratory virus surveillance in the post-pandemic era: challenges and opportunities for dashboard-based public health action
Objectives, data sources, and target audiences The data displayed in dashboards should align with the platform’s overall aims—whether for traditional forms of surveillance, expanding data access, facilitating research, healthcare improvement, early warning, or pandemic preparedness.
Black History Month an engaging time at UDM
The University of Detroit Mercy recognized Black History Month this February through a series of events designed to celebrate Black culture, history and community on campus. Student leaders and faculty say this year’s programming stands out as one of the most visible and engaging efforts in recent years. Many of the events have been organized by the University’s Black Student Union (BSU), which has taken an active role in planning both social and educational programming.
Detroit Mercy’s Delta Psi chapter builds sisterhood
The Delta Sigma Theta sorority chapter at Detroit Mercy, Delta Psi, gives the campus an ideal example of what sisterhood actually is. Delta Sigma Theta (DST) is an organization of college educated women committed to the constructive development of its members and public service with a primary focus on the Black community. The sorority focuses on scholarships, sisterhoods, service and social action.
OPINION: Drake and PartyNextDoor deliver on new album
Is the old Drake back? Aubrey “Drake” Graham and Jahron Anthony Brathwaite “PartyNextDoor” released their anticipated joint album “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U” on Feb. 14. The duo first announced their album back in August 2024 letting their fans, specifically their female fan base, know that when they are done being outside, referring to partying and summertime, and when the weather gets chilly that this album will be there for them. Both artists first teased two songs from the album on Feb.
UDM program focuses on language training
Since 1982, Detroit Mercy has had the Language and Cultural Training Program, which offers corporate, private and community-based language instruction in and around the Detroit area. The program offers classes on or off campus and in either a one-to-one or group format. This program is not just for those who may speak another language outside of English but for those who are interested in taking up a language as part of enhancing their knowledge especially in a community as diverse as ours.
Internships a top priority for Detroit Mercy students
Most know getting an internship can be a challenging task, but it is also the first step to building real-world experiences, helping build your resume and that can lead to job offers. “The most important part of getting an internship is it provides students with an experience,” said Tracey Knowles, Director of Center for Career & Professional Development.
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