Jerome Martin Clubb, professor emeritus of history and research scientist emeritus, died Dec. 15, 2021, in Vancouver, Washington.

Short news items from around the University of Michigan.

U-M has joined more than 25 universities, nonprofit organizations, corporations and local governments in founding the Midwest Climate Collaborative, which aims to develop a cohesive Midwest response to the climate crisis.

Morphic, a tool that makes computers easier to use for individuals who have difficulty using a standard digital setup, is now available at U-M. Morphic provides quick access to some of a computer’s accessibility features.

A strong majority of American adults older than 50 supports specific steps that could reduce the risk of firearm injury and death, according to a U-M study.

LSA, in partnership with Henry Ford College, has announced its Transfer Bridges to the Humanities@Michigan program has received $3.4 million from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

The 2021 U-M United Way employee giving campaign announced it raised more than $1.18 million during its campaign that ended Dec. 31.

A team of U-M researchers is using popular face-detection algorithms designed to distinguish a variety of factors — including gender and race — to analyze the entire collection at the U-M Museum of Art.

U-M’s ADVANCE Program is celebrating its 20th anniversary with workshops and a symposium to review lessons learned and provide a glimpse into the future of efforts to build and support a diverse U-M faculty.

Distinguished University Professors Nancy G. Love, Arthur Lupia and Donald R. Zak, recipients of one of U-M’s top honors, will talk about their work before a virtual and in-person audience Feb. 8.