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OPINION: University could help students by opening entrance

The Varsity News

Every college campus is different. Sometimes you see a college like Wayne State that is integrated into the very DNA of downtown Detroit or Oakland University which is still gated but has a wide variety of space. But sometimes smaller gated universities have an issue with feeling too closed off […]

Detroit Mercy begins yearlong 150th celebration

The Varsity News

The University of Detroit Mercy is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a yearlong series of events, focusing on the history, values and connection to Detroit. These celebrations span from August through June and are designed to give staff and students opportunities to participate based on their interests and schedules. […]

150th Rewind: Detroit Mercy co-founds business ethics

The Varsity News

Before business ethics became an established subject in business schools, the Rev. Gerald F. Cavanagh, S.J., was helping make the case that it deserved a place in the classroom. His work helped shape an academic field and a legacy that continues at the University of Detroit Mercy. Cavanagh, a former […]

New admissions program connects UDM with in-state students

The Varsity News

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 […]

Henry determined to make an impact for women’s soccer

The Varsity News

Emma Henry, a sophomore middle/forward for Detroit Mercy women’s soccer, is starting off the 2026 season strong, leading the team with five points through nine games. With her two goals, she is also tied for the most goals scored on the team and has already matched her total freshman goal […]

NAMIWalks event puts focus on mental health

The Varsity News

Rain did not stop the community from showing up for NAMIWalks on Sept. 19 at the University of Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus. Participants grabbed their umbrellas and walked together in support of mental health awareness. The event brought students and members of the community together for a cause centered around […]

Nkassa’s soccer journey brings him from France

The Varsity News

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 […]

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