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White-nose syndrome
A new study from University of Michigan biologists presents the first genetic evidence of resistance in some bats to white-nose syndrome, a deadly fungal disease that has decimated some North American bat populations.
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American Rhapsody
Inspired by the current politically divisive moment in our nation’s history, Aaron Dworkin explores the complexity of our founders in a new spoken word orchestral work. The work incorporates the writing and speeches of George Washington with 19th-century composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s “Symphonic Variations on an African Air” to explore themes of race, society and human nature.
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Making their way
Woodworking equipment whirs as teens turn out the latest in creations and consumer products that have come from years of making things at the Brightmoor Maker Space in Detroit.
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Madelon’s World
When she broke the gender barrier at U-M in 1870, Madelon Stockwell was alone. She lived her life much the same way.
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Prison arts
About 40 U-M volunteers drove 3,800 miles to 26 prisons in Michigan in search of the best works of art created by prisoners. In all, some 660 prison inmates created about 2,000 pieces of art—more than 800 of which will be featured.
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There’s always something amazing happening at Michigan. Whether it’s on campus or around the world, our students, faculty, staff and alumni are out seizing the day as shown in the slideshow below.
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Parents can inadvertently pass unhealthy food and self-image behaviors onto their children—according to a @UMichsph researcher, being aware of "fat talk" can protect children from potential unhealthy body-image issues. Read more via @nytimes myumi.ch/PlDn4
When the careers of two @UMichWGym Big Ten champs were cut short, they confronted a tough emotional transition. Now, as student assistant coaches, they have a new mission, advocating for student athletes’ mental health. #MichiganToday myumi.ch/nbQlr pic.twitter.com/T3mJuIvyhN
Leaders vote! @UMichStudents, the last day to register to vote on campus in the upcoming Michigan Primary is Monday, February 24. Students still looking to register can do so online through turbovote. Visit govote.umich.edu to learn more and register. pic.twitter.com/kDX4fFAzqR