Nearly 100 students from across U-M will showcase their research projects as part of the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program during a pair of virtual events July 29 and Aug. 4, both of which are open to the public.

Apollo 15 carried a U-M crew when it flew to the moon July 26, 1971, with Col. David R. Scott, Maj. Alfred Worden and Col. James Irwin. Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the weeks of July 19-Aug. 8.

Police Beat for June 2021.

Robert S. Holbrook, former associate provost and professor emeritus of economics in LSA, died May 15 at the age of 88 after a life of distinguished scholarship and service to U-M.

Piyush Chamanlal Kothary, 80, died unexpectedly June 28 in the comfort of his home. Piyush was a proud resident of Ann Arbor and served U-M for more than 45 years as a mentor and research scientist. 

Short news items from around the University of Michigan.

The working group reports to the president and is sponsored by the university’s three executive vice presidents.

U-M has announced sweeping revisions to how it will address sexual misconduct, including the creation of a new office with significant new resources for support, education and prevention.

• U-M overhauls its approach to addressing sexual misconduct
• Working group to develop cultural change process, survey U-M community
• Policy prohibits most supervisor-employee relationships
• Revised policy adds process for revoking emeritus status

Revisions to how U-M will address sexual misconduct include the creation of the new Equity, Civil Rights and Title IX Office, with significant new resources for support, education and prevention.

The university has established a working group on culture change to create an environment of mutual respect and accountability that is free of retaliation, where everyone can feel safe to report misconduct and feel supported throughout the process.