June 12, 2014
UM-Flint research takes a closer look at playgrounds for kids
A recent study at UM-Flint looked at 10 so-called "boundless playgrounds" throughout southeast and mid-Michigan.
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June 12, 2014
Report: Lead abatement a wise economic, public health investment
A statewide remediation program to eliminate the source of most lead poisoning in Michigan would pay for itself in three years, according to a new report.
June 12, 2014
Most U-M medical plans to cover in vitro fertilization
The university will expand its current coverage of infertility diagnosis, drug therapy and counseling to include in vitro fertilization under most U-M medical plans.
June 12, 2014
New Wall Street Parking Structure set to open July 7
The new Wall Street Parking Structure is scheduled to open July 7, adding 720 Blue and Gold spaces for U-M employees.
June 11, 2014
Federal appeals court upholds library digitization project
A federal appeals court has upheld library digitization practices as well as certain uses of in-copyright volumes in the HathiTrust Digital Library, in which U-M is a partner.
June 11, 2014
Comprehensive Stroke Program earns elite certification
U-M's Comprehensive Stroke Program has earned official certification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the nation’s highest designation for stroke care.
June 11, 2014
University part of consortium to strengthen digital education
U-M has joined three other research universities to form Unizin, a technology consortium to improve how educational content is shared across universities and ultimately delivered to students.
June 10, 2014
Mott Hospital earns top rankings from U.S. News & World Report
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital is among the best children's hospitals in the country in pediatric specialty care, according to the U.S. News & World Report.
June 10, 2014
U-M to host climate change adaptation conference
U-M is hosting a three-day Adaptation in the Great Lakes Region conference June 24-26. Events during the first day of the conference are free and open to the public.
June 10, 2014
Mothers rigid in parenting skills are at risk for depression
Unrealistic expectations placed on mothers to be a "perfect parent" can negatively affect a woman's mental health, according to a new U-M study.