Four staff members, David Mulder, Teresa Herrick, Jane Sierra and Michael Hess, are being awarded for their role in supporting and strengthening U-M’s research enterprise.

On June 3, 1950, the World War II memorial eagle statue outside Michigan Stadium was dedicated. Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the weeks of May 26-June 7.

Short news items from around the university.

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way the University of Michigan works on many levels, but it also has galvanized activity across the university as a broad range of academic, research and administrative units apply their expertise to this worldwide crisis. These synopses offer a glimpse into the variety of activity underway. Go online to…

Other items approved by the Board of Regents at its May 21 meeting.

The Board of Regents approved recommendations for new appointments and promotions for regular associate and full professor ranks, and received a report of clinical or research faculty promotions.

The Center for Academic Innovation is inviting faculty and staff to an event May 28 in which they will be encouraged to reimagine courses as hybrid, remote immersive online and in-person experiences.

Safe and more affordable nuclear energy is the goal of a new project led by U-M, which will develop AI-enhanced “digital twins” of nuclear reactors through a three-year, $5.2 million grant.

The Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs has approved the final slate of candidates nominated to run for the Senate faculty member seat on the U-M Police Department Oversight Committee.

U-M played a role in the fight against polio for many decades, from the treatment of its effects to the massive clinical trial that led to the first approved vaccine.