UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY

DETROIT - University of Detroit Mercy has picked its next president to take over July 1. Taylor thanked the university, credited Garibaldi for his more than decade of leadership and promised to make Detroit Mercy the “best comprehensive Catholic University in the Midwest.”Taylor comes to Detroit after a nearly eight-year run as president of Cabrini University, a private Catholic university near Philadelphia. In 2019, Cabrini was ranked as one of the “Best Northern Universities” by U.S. News and World Report. Detroit Mercy ranked No. The university’s search committee was lead by Trustee Emil Brolick, retired president and CEO of The Wendy’s Company.

The Catholic High School League has filled out its Cardinal Championship and Bishop Championship brackets for its boys basketball tournament. The Cardinal Championship bracket will feature the smaller schools and will play its championship game at 6 p.m. at EMU. CARDINAL CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKETThe 2022 Catholic High School League Cardinal Championship tournament bracket. The championship game will be played on Feb. 26 at 6 p.m.Provided with permission by the Catholic High School League. BISHOP CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKET

The Catholic High School League has filled out its Cardinal Championship and Bishop Championship brackets for its girls basketball tournament. This year, the championship games will be played on Saturday, Feb. 19 at the recently opened Wayne State Fieldhouse. The $25 million dollar construction of the fieldhouse was completed in Oct. 21 and it is located at 1290 West Warren Ave. in Detroit. The boys basketball brackets have not been completed yet, but the championships for those will be played on Saturday, Feb. 26 at Eastern Michigan University. Here are the complete Cardinal and Bishop brackets for the CHSL girls basketball tournamentCARDINAL CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKETThe complete 2022 Catholic High School League girls basketball Cardinal Championship bracket.Courtesy of the Detroit Catholic High School LeagueBISHOP CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKET

John Wozniak gave his 1964 University of Detroit Mercy class ring to his son Dave Wozniak before he passed in 2007. Less than 10 months later, the ring was stolen from Dave Wozniak’s home in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Wallethub has ranked U-M Ann Arbor as the best school in the state for 2022.

After more than a decade as president of University of Detroit Mercy, Dr. Antoine Garibaldi has decided to step down from his post at the end of the academic year. “Getting support from our alumni is extremely important,” says Dr. Antoine Garibaldi, the president of University of Detroit-Mercy. The first Black president of the university, Garibaldi has seen many changes come both to the university, its campus and the surrounding neighborhood within northwest Detroit over the past 10 years. Listen: University of Detroit Mercy President Dr. Antoine Garibaldi talks about his decision to step down in 2022GuestDr. Antoine Garibaldi is the president of University of Detroit Mercy. He says the university has accomplished what it set out to do when he became president in 2011.

WXYZ — Did you know suicide is the second-leading cause of death among college students? The University of Detroit Mercy is on a mission to remove any stigmas attached to mental heath, and create conversations about suicide prevention. Today, September 16, the university is welcoming you to visit a powerful exhibit called Send Silence Packing. The exhibit runs from 10am to 4pm today in Sacred Heart Square on the McNichols Campus in northwest Detroit. Mental health is health, and everyone deserves a chance to feel better.

Gene Kalmat came into the sport of roller figure skating out of necessity.

Colleges and universities across Michigan have different requirements for students as they head back to campus this fall.

The Defense department has awarded a $1.12-million grant to the University of Detroit Mercy to establish a cybersecurity institute.

University of Detroit Mercy received a $1.12-million grant from the United States Department of Defense (DoD) to establish the Metro-Detroit Regional Vehicle Cybersecurity Institute, a regional-based cybersecurity consortium.

Coach Collins replaces coach AnnMarie Gilbert, who has left the university after being accused of abuse by players and their parents.

DETROIT – All students, faculty and staff at the University of Detroit Mercy must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before the beginning of the fall 2021 semester, officials announced Thursday. A campus-wide survey of students and employees indicated a large majority are already fully vaccinated or plan to be by the fall semester, Garibaldi said. Masks will not be required outdoors at University of Detroit Mercy except in large groups where physical distancing is not possible, Garibaldi said. Larger schools in the state like Oakland University and the University of Michigan have announced vaccine requirements for students living on campus or in university housing but have stopped short of requiring all students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated. Albion College is requiring students, faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated and present proof of vaccination by Aug. 1.

In 2005, Judge Bruce Morrow decided against a long prison sentence for Edward Martell, a young drug dealer with a growing list off offenses.

DETROIT – A $10.4 million project expected to bring “new vitality and much-needed housing” to a critical Detroit neighborhood has won state and local financial incentives of more than $2.6 million. Planned for 7303 W. McNichols Road, the project will begin with the demolition of three vacant buildings between Prairie and Monica streets. “As with many projects in Detroit, our project would not be possible without the support of our state, local and philanthropic partners, like MEDC,” said George N’Namdi, a partner with 7303 West McNichols LLC, which is behind the project. MSF also approved $228,537 in state tax capture for the reimbursement of brownfield clean-up costs. “Our interest is to bring affordable housing and innovative design which has all the attributes of market-rate offerings,” N’Namdi said.

Native Metro-Detroiter Keegan-Michael Key will host Saturday Night Live for the first time on May 15th

To say thank you, Dearborn-based Carhartt has donated 336 pairs of scrubs to the graduating class of University of Detroit Mercy’s College of Health Professions and McAuley School of Nursing. In addition to the University of Detroit Mercy donation, Carhartt is offering 20% off all scrubs on Carhartt.com until May 12. Scrubs are available in a variety of styles and colors, for both men and women. They feature FastDry technology to wick away sweat, Stain Breaker technology to release stains and Rugged Flex technology to increase movement. Established in 1889, Carhartt is a global premium workwear brand with more than 5,500 associates worldwide, Carhartt is family-owned and managed by the descendants of the company’s founder, Hamilton Carhartt.

– From Nada AlmawiriMy name is Nada and I am a Yemeni American student at the University of Detroit Mercy. That specific article was very important to spread awareness and highlight the issues of Yemeni Americans within our community. The misinterpretation of the article by some of my fellow Yemeni Americans brought some backlash towards the newspaper and its publisher for no reason. I would like to apologize on behalf of my community members who used the text without context — let us build bridges and not walls. Thank you for all the work and continuous effort to spread awareness in our community.

(CBS Detroit) — The University of Detroit Mercy’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program and Master of Science in Nursing program were both ranked among the nation’s elite, according to the 2022 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Graduate School Rankings.”The DNP program was ranked No. 94 in the nation, and the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program was ranked No. For more than 60 years, the College of Health Professions & McAuley School of Nursing has graduated quality professionals. These are all just a few of the ways that the University of Detroit Mercy’s graduate nursing programs are set apart from other programs. For more information about the University of Detroit Mercy’s graduate nursing programs, visit https://healthprofessions.udmercy.edu/academics/nursing/grad/index.php© 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

University of Detroit Mercy men’s basketball junior Antoine Davis opened the Horizon League tournament with a bang on Thursday night as he scored 46 points and hit 10 3-point shots in a 83-73 win over Robert Morris. His point total and 3-point shots made are both Horizon League tournament records. Davis’ 46 points surpassed the previous Horizon League tournament mark of 45 points set by Xavier’s Byron Larkin in 1987. His 10 3-pointers also tied Detroit’s own single game record, a record that Davis has matched two other times. 5-seeded Titans move on to the Horizon League quarterfinals to face No.

DETROIT – Welcome to Friday evening, Motown. Cloudy skies with snow showers are still around at the start of Friday evening. Friday evening remains cloudy with on-and-off snow showers. Friday night becomes frigid as snow showers move away. It will remain subfreezing most of Saturday, but afternoon temperatures will be near 30°F.

DETROIT – The University of Detroit Mercy has pulled the plug on the rest of the women’s basketball season amid complaints that the coach is abusing her players. The university announced Thursday night that the women’s basketball season is over, after some serious claims against the program. “Emotional abuse, physical abuse in terms of going way over the allotted hours the NCAA provides. The allegations were made by parents of the 14 players on the team, saying the problem is with first-year coach Ann Marie Gilbert. We have talked with all players and members of our women’s basketball program about their concerns.

DETROIT – Wayne County sheriff Benny Napoleon had a unique place in Wayne County politics. Napoleon served in one of the most difficult jobs anywhere as jailer, and yet his legacy goes far beyond that. READ: Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon dies from COVID-19He was 65 years old. In 2004, he became the Assistant Wayne County Executive before being appointed to Wayne County sheriff in 2009. “I am shocked and saddened at the loss of one of our city’s greatest public servants and native sons, Benny Napoleon,” Duggan said in a statement Thursday night.

DETROIT – For the people who knew Benny Napoleon, reality does not feel real. Napoleon went into the hospital in November due to COVID-19 complications, just days after winning re-election. READ: Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon dies from COVID-19He was 65 years old. Napoleon wore many hats in his life of public service -- lawman, attorney, public figure, politician, community servant and more. He easily won re-election as Wayne County’s top lawman with a sound and resounding victory of nearly 80% of the vote in Wayne County.

(CBS Detroit) – Improvements are underway on McNichols and Livernois, an expansion project launching at the University of Detroit Mercy. The renovation project is expected to draw more economic opportunities to Detroit’s University District. Phase one includes the renovation and expansion of the Student Union, while phase two tackles the Fisher Administration Center and Reno Hall demolition. Roy McCalister, Detroit City Council Member, said, “You’re talking about a $16.5M to $55M in advancement in this fantastic university. Upon completion, the project is expected to save the University millions by axing 100 square feet of building space.

DETROIT – Terry Duerod, a college basketball standout who played for Dick Vitale at the University of Detroit Mercy in the 1970s before winning an NBA title with the Boston Celtics, has died. The school announced Duerod's death Friday and said he'd been fighting Leukemia. Vitale said in that news release that he'd found out from Duerod's wife about his death. In 1977 — Vitale's last year coaching at the school — the Titans won an NCAA Tournament game for the first time. He played two more at Detroit after that, averaging 23.3 points a game as a senior and helping the team to another NCAA Tournament appearance.

DETROIT – Detroit will be one of four regional hosts for the 2024 NCAA men’s basketball tournament. It will be the third time Little Caesars Arena has hosted NCAA Tournament action. The arena hosted first- and second-round games in 2018 and will do the same for the 2021 tournament. The NCAA listed the University of Detroit Mercy and Oakland University as official co-hosts of the region. Click here to view the NCAA’s full announcement of host site selections from 2023 to 2026.

NOVI, MI — The University of Detroit Mercy is opening a Novi campus that will allow it to expand graduate and health education programs, as well as new offerings in health care and related fields. The new campus is an example of the institution’s bright future as the state and country continue to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic, Detroit Mercy President Antoine Garibaldi said. The university expects to offer professional development programs, including dental education, at the new campus, officials said. The expansion comes less than a year after Detroit Mercy completed the largest fundraising campaign in the university’s history, exceeding its $100-million goal by $15 million. The university announced a multi-year, multi-million-dollar renovation project of the McNichols campus that will begin in mid-November, the release states.

DETROIT – The basketball world is in mourning after former University of Detroit Mercy basketball coach Smokey Gaines lost his battle with cancer. Gaines joined Vitale’s staff as an assistant and when Vitale went to the Pistons, Smokey became the University of Detroit’s first Black head coach. He also get the team to the NCAA tournament and, two years later, Gaines left to become the head coach at San Diego State University. Gaines had a long career in basketball, but he never forgot where he came from and always stayed close to the Detroit Mercy Titans program. Smokey Gaines smoked the nets and opened doors for others.

DETROIT With 700 students seeing patients and members of the public at two facilities, five students at University of Detroit Mercys School of Dentistry have tested positive for COVID-19. The fact that five students tested positive wasnt the essence of the story, dean Aksu said. The other two students who tested positive are believed to have picked up the virus off campus through community exposure. As the time since the last positive test grows, the likelihood of more positive cases declines every day. In making our decisions, we rely on the CDC guidelines, the ADA practice guidelines, and local experts like I am including below.

University of Detroit Mercy (Detroit Mercy) and Wayne State Universitys (WSU) ReBUILDetroit program recently received a renewal grant of more than $19 million over five years from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The ReBUILDetroit program works to encourage undergraduate students from underrepresented or economically disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue careers in biomedical research. ReBUILDetroit is a partnership between University of Detroit Mercy and Wayne State University, supported by an initial $21.2 million grant awarded in 2014. During her Detroit Mercy career, she conducted public health research from her first year until she graduated. My passion for public health started when I took a class on health disparities.