Detroit Mercy College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences

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SOAR Week 2, Day 2 🎉🎓

Another great day welcoming the Class of 2030 to CHASS!

Students had the opportunity to meet with advisors, register for classes, and take the next step toward their college journey. We’re excited to help our newest Titans get prepared for a successful fall semester.

Welcome to the CHASS family, Class of 2030 we can’t wait to see what you’ll accomplish! 💙✨

SOAR Week 2 at CHASS 🎉💙

Welcome, Class of 2030!

Today, we had the opportunity to welcome our newest students to campus as they began their SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising and Registration) experience. From learning about life at Detroit Mercy to exploring the opportunities available within CHASS, it was an exciting day filled with new connections and new beginnings.

We loved sharing what makes CHASS so special and can’t wait to see all that this incredible class will accomplish.

Welcome to the CHASS family we’re so glad you’re here! ✨🎓

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We are so proud of our Dean Jocelyn Boryczka !✨

During her recent trip as part of the Ignatian Colleagues Program, Dean Boryczka had the opportunity to speak at UCA El Salvador and connect with Jesuit educators from across the United States and beyond.

The visit focused on strengthening partnerships and exploring opportunities for collaboration while advancing the Jesuit mission of integrating spirituality, education, and service into academic life.

We are proud to see CHASS represented on an international stage and grateful for Dean Boryczka's leadership in fostering meaningful connections across the global Jesuit community. 🌎💙

The Detroit Jesuit Community and Detroit Jesuit Ministries will host an evening celebrating the feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola and 150 years of Jesuit Ministries in Detroit on Friday, July 31.

The event will take place in Ss. Peter and Paul Jesuit Church, adjacent to School of Law's Riverfront Campus.

Full information at the link in our comments! ⤵️

SOAR Week 1 & Day 1 at CHASS 🎉💙

Welcome home, Class of 2030!

Today, we had the opportunity to welcome our newest students to campus as they began their SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising and Registration) experience. From learning about life at Detroit Mercy to exploring the opportunities available within CHASS, it was an exciting day filled with new connections and new beginnings.

We love sharing what makes CHASS so special and can’t wait to see all that this incredible class will accomplish.

Welcome to the CHASS family—we’re so glad you’re here! ✨🎓

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Congratulations to Prof. Roy Finkenbine, recipient of the 2026 Magis Faculty Recognition Award in CHASS! 🎉

This award recognizes a full-time faculty member who exemplifies the Jesuit ideal of the magis — striving for "the more" through excellence, service and transformational leadership.

Prof. Finkenbine was recognized for his outstanding teaching, research and service, as well as his commitment to radical transformation through the creation of the Black Abolitionist Archives, his leadership of the Department of History and African American Studies Program, and his service as Assistant Dean.

To honor his extraordinary legacy, the Dr. Roy E. Finkenbine History Scholarship, an endowed scholarship for history majors has been established. The goal is to raise more than $25,000 to support future students pursuing the study of history with the same curiosity, passion and purpose that Prof. Finkenbine has inspired in generations of students.

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition and lasting legacy! 👏📚

LINK: https://www.udmercy.edu/giving/fund/scholarship/roy-finkenbine-history.php