Short news items from around the University of Michigan.

The Arts Initiative has announced three master’s degree-level residents for its Creative Careers Residency, a transitional program providing support for full-time, self-directed creative practice.

The Women of Color in the Academy Project will present its 11th annual Shirley Verrett Award to Amy Ku’uleialoha Stillman for her exemplary leadership and advocacy on behalf of diverse students.

U-M’s Center for Global Health Equity has awarded $1.9 million to two research teams working to ensure eligible recipients have full, affordable access to recommended vaccinations.

The Office of the Vice President for Research will honor 12 staff members from across U-M for their exceptional service and leadership in support of research, scholarship and creative practice.

Four faculty members applaud the university for prohibiting caste-based harassment and discrimination under its non-discrimination policy, and say caste also should be a protected category in the Standard Practice Guide.

Five faculty projects that involve innovative approaches to improving student learning will be honored in May with Provost’s Teaching Innovation Prizes.

Professor Albert F. Porta predicted that on Dec. 17, 1919, “the most terrific weather cataclysm experienced since human history” would begin.

Each year The University Record profiles selected prospective graduates who highlight the range of experiences and people who attend U-M.

Meghana Tummala was recently awarded a Raoul Wallenberg Fellowship, which provides $25,000 for an independent project of learning or exploration anywhere in the world during the year after graduation.