Kelly Jones, sustainability programs manager for the Graham Sustainability Institute, and her partner adopted Peary, a 2-year-old hedgehog, from a breeder. 

George Dock, professor of internal medicine, was the first full-time professor of medicine in the United States. Yet for all Dock’s fame as a practitioner, he made an even greater impact as a teacher.

Short news items from around the University of Michigan.

Letter to the editor regarding James Tobin’s story from the Heritage Project, published Jan. 23, 2023, titled “The fake news about James Neel.” 

Recognizing gift commitments to the School of Education totaling more than $55 million, the Board of Regents has approved a new name: the Marsal Family School of Education.

U-M’s iconic Elbel Field will be transformed into one of the country’s best marching band practice facilities after the Board of Regents approved a project design and authorized construction. 

Five faculty members have been named Arthur F. Thurnau Professors in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to undergraduate education.

Alexis A. Antracoli, an experienced historian, archival expert and diversity, equity and inclusion champion, has been named director of the Bentley Historical Library.

Eric Strucko was approved as the new chief financial officer for Michigan Medicine by the Board of Regents on Feb. 16. He will begin in the role April 1.

Other actions taken at the Feb. 16 Board of Regents meeting.