October 2009
Stories About UDM
PR Newswire, PR Newswire, 12-09-2008
With a $200-million deficit, a major population loss over the past several years, and the City of Detroit facing many ongoing challenges, it will take an innovative, committed leader to lead our city into a strong, vibrant future.
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Jackson County Legal News, Jackson County Legal News, 07-06-2009
For many of our nation's veterans, returning home doesn't mark the end of their fighting. Instead, many are forced o battle the VA's exhausting tangle of bureaucratic red tape simply in order to receive their well deserved benefits.
Read moreWomens Dental Journal, Womens Dental Journal, 10-06-2009
The American Dental Association (ADA) continues to honor state and local dental societies across the nation with the 2009 Golden Apple Awards. The Golden Apple Awards program, now in its 21st year, recognizes outstanding achievement in dental society activities and excellence in leadership.
Read moreCNSweb, Cardinal Newman Society, 10-08-2009
A University of Detroit Mercy student might face expulsion and hate crime charges for allegedly stealing non-Catholic religious symbols intended for use at the institution’s opening Mass on September 24.
Read moreDetroit Legal News, Detroit Legal News, 10-08-2009
The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law will celebrate its annual Alumni Reunion Weekend Oct. 9-10.
Read moreCatherine Jun, The Detroit News, 10-08-2009
Root canal specialists from throughout southeast Michigan volunteered their time Tuesday by performing free root canals for Detroiters who need dental care assistance.
Read moreMacomb County Legal News, Macomb County Legal News, 10-09-2009
This coming weekend, the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law is celebrating its annual Alumni Reunion Weekend.
Read moreLori Higgins, Free Press, 10-11-2009
In the last three years, ending up near the bottom of the list of Michigan's 31 teacher preparation programs may have simply been a public relations issue. Advertisement But now there is more on the line for Marygrove College and the University of Detroit Mercy. The Detroit programs, which enroll hundreds of students, face termination if their state issued performance scores don't improve.
Read moreMegha Satyanarayana and Robin Erb, The Detroit Free Press, 10-11-2009
The environment where last year it might have waited for unsuspecting hosts -- from crowded buses to computer labs to college lecture halls -- is now the enemy's camp, and it's stocked with an arsenal of hand sanitizers, disinfecting wipes and relentless flyers about hand-washing and safer sneezing.
Read moreTaryn Hartman, Oakland County Legal News, 10-13-2009
Law school conducts annual Red Mass faith gathering
Read moreTaryn Hartman, Oakland County Legal News , 10-13-2009
The sun broke through the fall drizzle just long enough Tuesday, Sept. 29, for Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Marilyn Kelly to lead a procession of area judges and law school faculty down East Jefferson into Sts. Peter and Paul Jesuit Church next to the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law for the school's 97th Red Mass, an annual faith gathering for the school's 97th Red Mass, an annual faith gathering for members of the local legal community.
Read moreThomson Reuters, Reuters, 10-13-2009
Ford announced today that it has broadened its Advanced Research and Innovation community through open collaboration with local university professors and students on its industry-leading in-vehicle connectivity system, Ford SYNC. Through the open innovation model, Ford is deepening its collaboration efforts in high-impact research with academia's brightest minds. As part of this initiative, Ford will receive strategic insight that will enhance the in-car experience for drivers, and drive demand for new features in Ford vehicles.
Read moreBryce G. Hoffman, The Detroit News, 10-13-2009
Ford Motor Co. announced a new collaboration Monday with two Michigan universities aimed at improving its in-vehicle connectivity system, Sync. The Dearborn automaker is partnering with the University of Michigan and the University of Detroit Mercy to develop next-generation features for the onboard computer system. Students will work with Ford researchers to identify emerging consumer trends relating to technology and figure out ways to incorporate them in future versions of Sync.
Read moreDetroit Legal News, Detroit Legal News, 10-15-2009
Logan Robinson, former vice president and general counsel of Chrysler International Corporation and Delphi, has begun a timely new class at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law focused on corporate behavior in a time of unprecedented economic upheaval.
Read moreAROUND WESTLAND, Michigan Press, 10-15-2009
Project SALUTE is a unique service project pioneered by University of Detroit Mercy School of Law to proved low-income veterans with the opportunity to learn about and recieve free legal assitance with federal veteran disability and pension benefit claims.
Read moreDteroit News Staff, Detroit News, 10-16-2009
There will be go-go boots, afro wigs and basketball tonight at Calihan Hall as the University of Detroit-Mercy hosts its Titans Boogie Night basketball scrimmage from 6 -8 pm.
Read moreTerry Foster , Detroit News, 10-17-2009
Ray McCallum is the head basketball coach at the University of Detroit Mercy. Keri Gaither is the athletic director and his boss. They come from different backgrounds and different directions in life. But their common bond is those gigantic smiles they greeted the media and boosters with Friday at Calihan Hall.
Read moreJournal Tribune, Journal Tribune, 10-17-2009
Once again Great East Dental Associates has been awarded recognition as the best Dental facility in the greater Sanford/Springvale area by Market Surveys of America. What's provided at Great East Dental is experience, knowledge, and stat-of-the-art-Equipment.
Read moreDetroit Legal News, Detroit Legal News, 10-20-2009
The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law celebrated public interest week, Oct. 12-16, with daily events hosted by the Career Services Office.
Read moreOakland County Legal News, Oakland County Legal News, 10-22-2009
The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law concluded its Law Alumni Reunion Weekend 2009 with a dinner reception on Saturday, Oct. 10, in the ballroom of the Detroit Athletic Club.
Read moreMacomb County Legal News, Macomb County Legal News, 10-23-2009
The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law conducted its 2nd Annual Race for Justice 5k Run/Walk recently, beginning at the downtown campus.
Read morePR Newswire, PR Newswire, 10-28-2009
With a $200-million deficit, a major population loss over the past several years, and the City of Detroit facing many ongoing challenges, it will take an innovative, committed leader to lead our city into a strong, vibrant future.
Read moreCatherine Jun, The Detroit News, 10-28-2009
Root canal specialists from throughout southeast Michigan volunteered their time Tuesday by performing free root canals for Detroiters who need dental care assistance.
Read moreGWEN POOR , Battle Creek Inquirer, 10-29-2009
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law's (UDM Law) Project SALUTE is traveling across the State of Michigan in a mobile law office, a recreational vehicle custom designed, built and generously donated by an anonymous benefactor, providing FREE legal advice to low-income veterans on their federal veterans' disability and pension benefits claims.
Read moreMelodika, Melodika, 10-31-2009
ounds of Snickers, Milky Way, Hershey, and Twix bars will be handed out to brave little goblins and ghouls visiting University of Detroit Mercy for their 20th annual "Safety Street."
Read moreStories which utilized a UDM expert
The Toledo Blade, The Toledo Blade, 08-29-2009
Attention Kmart shoppers: The blue light special is back.
Read moreKen Thomas, Sentinel & Enterprise, 09-13-2009
Pro football fans inundated with TV ads for brawny pickup trucks and sleek luxury models will get something different from Ford Motor Co. this season.
Read moreJennifer Chambers, The Detroit News, 10-05-2009
Prosecutors are appealing a Washtenaw County judge's decision that kept a convicted juvenile sex offender off the state's public sex offender registry.
Read moreAnn Weber, Washington Examiner, 10-11-2009
Good study habits start at home in a designated area where students can hit the books after the school day ends, experts say.
Read moreSantiago Esparza and Shawn D. Lewis, The Detroit News, 10-12-2009
Detroit -- A string of fires in abandoned homes on the city's east side over the weekend will be aggressively investigated, a spokesman for Mayor Dave Bing said Sunday. "Our arson investigators will actively pursue those who set these blazes," said Edward Cardenas, a Bing spokesman. "This further emphasizes the need for the city to come together to fight arson on Angels' Night and every night."
Read moreBrent Snavely, Detroit Free Press, 10-17-2009
"It sounds like Barry Kay instead of Mary Kay," said Michael Bernacchi, professor of marketing at the University of Detroit Mercy. "This is kind of taking a page out of the Fuller Brush ranks and maybe combining it with a Super Bowl mentality."
Read moreLinda Ann Chomin, Hometown Life, 10-18-2009
Kathi Shepherd isn't trying to scare anyone into seeing a dental hygienist but she does have horror stories to tell about the consequences of not receiving regular care.
Read moreSantiago Esparza, The Detroit News, 10-22-2009
A look around City Council President Ken Cockrel's office reveals a side of the politician many don't get to see. There is a framed photo of rapper Tupac Shakur and producer Marion "Suge" Knight just moments before the rapper was gunned down in September 1996 in Las Vegas. Numerous books line shelves, including an encyclopedia of the Star Trek universe. Numerous photos dot walls and his desk, including ones with Cockrel and President Barack Obama, another with NFL great Jim Brown and pictures of his late father, Ken Cockrel Sr., himself a member of the council.
Read moreStories about UDM students/alumni
Geoff Mott, Michigan Live, 10-02-2009
Mike Walderzak brought his 6-foot-2, 220-pound frame to the Minnesota Vikings training camp in the fall of 1964, signing as an undrafted free agent offensive guard as he tried to fulfill a dream.
Read moreMichigan Press, Michigan Press, 10-08-2009
Sister Mary Ellen Howard, executive director of the St. Frances Cabrini Clinic, speaks at the Pointes for Peace public forum at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Harper Woods Public Library, 19601 Harper Ave.
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Chris Woodyard, Norwich Bulletin, 10-14-2009
A California company has announced an iPhone application and car reciever that will enable users to lock, unlock and remotely start their car with the phone rather than the car key's fob.
Read morePR Newswire, PR Newswire, 10-15-2009
With a $200-million deficit, a major population loss over the past several years, and the City of Detroit facing many ongoing challenges, it will take an innovative, committed leader to lead our city into a strong, vibrant future.
Read moreRaphael Johnson, Newsweek, 10-16-2009
At 17 I was captain of my high-school football team and on my way to college. But in November 1992 I went to a birthday party with friends. We were tussling around, and the chaperones threw us out. One of them knocked me to the ground, and I felt ashamed and angry. My friend had a gun in his car. I got it, came back, and fired three shots, killing one of the chaperones. I was convicted of murder and given 10 to 25 years in prison.
Read morebignews.biz, bignews.biz, 10-19-2009
FLOWER MOUND, TX — Flower Mound, TX dentist Dr. Jonathan Golab maintains a small, private, and more conservative practice atmosphere to provide a more comfortable facility for patients. In comparison to larger practices, Dr. Golab has opted to keep his business small and patient oriented over larger patient rosters and shorter, impersonal appointments.
Read moreJim Whymer, The Times Herald, 10-19-2009
Alexandria Vintevoghel is making quite an impact on the University of Detroit-Mercy women's cross-country team in the first two months of her collegiate career.
Read moreBill Petzold, The Bay City Times, 10-20-2009
This isn’t the first time former Pinconning and Northwood University coach Jeff Williams has been elected to a Hall of Fame. But when Williams enters the Bay County Sports Hall of Fame on Oct. 25, he’ll be the first individual from Pinconning to receive the honor. Now he hopes to help open the doors for his fellow Spartans.
Read moremyTV 20, myTV 20, 10-21-2009
It is official tonight, Detroit is losing one if its professional sports teams. As we told you last night, the Detroit Shock is moving to Tulsa, Oklahoma. The move was announced earlier this afternoon.
Read moreRaphael B. Johnson, Newsweek, 10-26-2009
At 17 I WAS CAPTAIN OF MY HIGH-school football team and on my way to college. But in November 1992 I went to a birthday party with friends. We were tussling around, and the chaperones threw us out. One of them knocked me to the ground, and I felt ashamed and angry. My friend had a gun in his car. I got it, came back, and fired three shots, killing one of the chaperones. I was convicted of murder and given 10 to 25 years in prison.
Read moreJackie Harrison-Martin, The News Herald, 10-27-2009
Four candidates are squaring off in Tuesday’s election for three four-year seats on the City Council.
Read moreJoe Dunn, The Suburbanite, 10-29-2009
Vincent Diana never started out to be a lacrosse player. The 2006 Jackson High School graduate grew up loving and playing all sports but turned to lacrosse as a Polar Bear sophomore and has never looked back.
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