Graduate Stories
Detroit Mercy produces excellent graduates! Learn about some of them and their 黑料社 journeys in these annual Commencement profiles.
Recent graduate stories
Internships, moot court competitions, mentors and lifelong connections were all pivotal in the Detroit Mercy Law experience for Class of 2026 graduate Andre Williams, who is already preparing for life after law school.
A wife, mother of college-aged children and practicing family nurse practitioner, Shreen Marini brings life experience, clarity of purpose and resilience into the classroom.听
Victoria King鈥檚 life forever changed when she became pregnant during her fourth year of college. But instead of everything that she feared would happen next, King was embraced by the Detroit Mercy community with supportive, loving arms.
Finley Booth has tried to make the most of her college experience by getting involved and gaining a close friend group. But she听isn鈥檛听like most students听鈥斕齭he听travels听two hours听and crosses an international border听each day听to听attend classes at two universities.听
Growing up outside of Detroit, Courtney Christian鈥檚 early life was steeped in a family tradition of medicine. Her mother, as well her mother's side of the family, work in the field of medicine. Naturally, Christian followed suit by studying at 黑料社's College of Health Professions & McAuley School of Nursing.
Moments from Cristal Guzman's childhood sparked her interest in making a difference through advocacy and the law. They also inspired her to create a welcoming community at Detroit Mercy, where she鈥檚 served as a campus leader for the last three years.听
Zaynab Alhisnawi was drawn to 黑料社 because of its values of compassion, respect for all voices and meaningful engagement. These aspects aligned with Alhisnawi鈥檚 approach to design, one that encompasses the concept of working with and for community members and integrating their perspectives and spirit into her designs.
When Steven Meerschaert was leaving his longtime career in mental healthcare to go to law school, he never envisioned his experience going beyond the classroom setting. But after Meerschaert arrived at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, he found it to be the exact opposite, immersing himself into the Riverfront Campus.
Mark Formosa鈥檚 core values blossomed at 黑料社, where he found a tight-knit environment that supported his personal and intellectual development.
Erin Letourneau's college journey is not just one of academic excellence, it鈥檚 a testament to her relentless pursuit of personal growth and community engagement, shaping her into an influential leader within the campus community.
MacKenzie Patterson's dream of becoming a doctor took shape at 11 years old after watching the great care doctors provided her mother. Patterson, one of the Class of 2024 Valedictorians, will graduate Saturday with a Biology degree and is preparing for the next step in her educational journey: Medical school.
Nisha Miah's tumultuous upbringing has led her to a deep sense of empathy for people and has shaped who she is today. When she read University of Detroit Mercy's mission statement and vision during her college search, she knew it was where she needed to be.
Jacob Yasso felt supported by the University from the moment an Admissions counselor visited his high school during senior year. The Pre-Law graduate became a campus leader during his four years as a Titan and will be the first in his family to graduate college May 11.