Featured Stories
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The Science of Beauty
Jun 9, 2014Each year, researchers in the U-M Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology share the beauty of their fieldwork through a photo contest. Entries include amazing images like this crown-of-thorns sea star covered with toxic spines at a site in Okinawa, Japan.
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Making Waves
May 29, 2014A new report shows that Michigan's University Research Corridor, which includes U-M, is playing a major role in protecting the water resources of Michigan and the Great Lakes region, and using those resources to promote economic development in the state and globally.
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Ready to Launch
May 19, 2014From screenings at the Michigan Theater to offsite exhibits, the work of Stamps School of Art & Design graduating seniors was recently showcased on campus and around town. The film, installation, traditional and new media projects were created during their year-long Integrative Project course.
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Hail! To the Grads
May 3, 2014President Mary Sue Coleman took a photo with all of the graduates during Spring Commencement at Michigan Stadium. We welcome them into one of the largest (and proudest) alumni groups in the world. Share your own photos using #MGoGrad.
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A brilliant idea
Apr 21, 2014Colored, see-through solar cells invented at the U-M College of Engineering could enable 'stained' glass windows, decorative panels and even shades that make electricity. These cells have the potential to vastly broaden the use of solar energy.
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Rwanda’s Schindler
Apr 7, 2014Policy Talks @ the Ford School recently hosted Paul Rusesabagina, the hotel manager who saved the lives of more than 1,200 people in 1994. The event was part of the International Policy Center’s commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide.
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Presidential Visit
Apr 2, 2014President Obama stopped to give remarks at the Intramural Sports Building on April 2. With this third visit, he has become the sitting president that has visited U-M the most. He gave U-M’s spring commencement address in 2010 and also spoke on campus in January 2012.
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Signs of Spring
Mar 24, 2014The 8th annual FestiFools parade takes over downtown Ann Arbor on April 6. Part of the Lloyd Hall Scholars Program, this favorite local tradition brings U-M students and the community together to create unique public art.
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UROP turns 25
Mar 10, 2014U-M’s Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) began in 1988 with 14 student-faculty partnerships. Today more than 1,300 students and 700 faculty are engaged in diverse research partnerships. UROP recently celebrated its 25th anniversary with a special symposium.
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Thriving on Planet Blue
Feb 24, 2014The 2013 Sustainability Progress Report highlights U-M's immense growth and engagement in sustainability education, research and operations.
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Davis, White Win Olympic Gold!
Feb 17, 2014University of Michigan students Meryl Davis and Charlie White became the first American ice dancing pair to capture Olympic gold. (USA Today Sports Images)
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The Lost Campus
Feb 17, 2014Campus is haunted by landmarks, vistas and views now buried under the avalanche of time. The U-M Heritage Project uncovers the stories of many of these forgotten spots including the Cat Hole, Sleepy Hollow and the Zoo.
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Understanding concussions
Feb 3, 2014U-M researchers recently tested helmet collisions on crash test dummies to evaluate new sensors designed to tell players how hard they were hit. Such information can help in concussion diagnosis.
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MARK S. SCHLISSEL NAMED 14TH PRESIDENT
Jan 24, 2014With a unanimous vote of the Board of Regents, Mark S. Schlissel, M.D., Ph.D., was appointed the 14th president of the University of Michigan. The vote took place during a special meeting of the board at the Michigan Union.
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India in the World
Jan 21, 2014The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts’ Winter 2014 Theme Semester explores India’s history, culture, politics, economy, art, religions, architecture, music, philosophy, contributions to mathematics and sciences and its diaspora through a wide range of courses and events.
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Making Great Strides
Jan 2, 2014U-M’s newest walking robot, named MARLO, is a third-generation bipedal machine. While its predecessors were connected to lateral support booms and confined to the lab, MARLO can venture outside.
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Eye-opening care
Dec 9, 2013School of Nursing students and faculty recently piloted a clinical immersion in Thailand where they encountered new challenges and rarely seen diseases that inspired them to approach health care in new ways.
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CASE FOR THE CUBE
Nov 26, 2013U-M students and faculty recently gathered to share MCubed projects and discuss how real-time seed funding is inspiring innovation. MCubed is now accepting proposals from external funders for research projects.
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VICTORS FOR MICHIGAN
Nov 7, 2013U-M’s Victors for Michigan campaign is one of the most ambitious in the history of public higher education and will raise funds for: student support, engaged learning, and bold ideas.
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OPEN INNOVATION
Oct 21, 2013A unique $8 million battery lab at U-M will enable researchers to collaborate on developing energy storage devices in the heart of the U.S. auto industry.
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Meet the Victors
Sep 10, 2013The U-M campus is filled with amazing people and places that capture the true spirit of Michigan.
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IMMERSE YOURSELF
Sep 10, 2013The Penny W. Stamps Speaker Series brings the art world to Ann Arbor during the fall semester.
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THIRST FOR KNOWLEDGE
Aug 15, 2013The U-M Engineering Pantanal Partnership team spent the summer teaching children in Brazil about the importance of clean drinking water.
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GLACIER CHASER
Aug 1, 2013A U-M assistant professor’s method of studying glacial meltwater is yielding data that could create a more detailed picture of climate change.
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