More than two decades after U-M established the nation’s first university hospital, William Fleming Breakey approached the Medical School with a petition to start courses in dermatology and syphilology.

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People in the U-M community interested in further expanding their knowledge of XR technology can participate in one of the Center for Academic Innovation’s massive open online courses.

The Center for Academic Innovation has created a program to also help staff members throughout the University of Michigan campus.

Extended reality (XR) is an umbrella term to describe augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR).

Registration is open for the U-M Connecting the Dots conference, which will share useful tips and strategies to help employees effectively manage personal and professional responsibilities.

The Arts Research: Incubation & Acceleration program is accepting grant applications for the first round of funding in the 2024-25 academic year.

Walk-in vaccination clinics across the Ann Arbor campus will begin Sept. 9 and run throughout the fall term. They will offer the influenza vaccine and the new COVID-19 vaccine when available.

The President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is accepting applications through Nov. 1, with a supporting letter from the unit’s chair, director, associate dean or dean due Dec. 1.

The university community is being asked to nominate individuals who have contributed to their field or society to be considered for honorary degrees.