A $1 million grant will help launch NetBASILISK, a collaborative effort that will enhance the university’s network security and assist the needs of its research community. 

While the immediate health risk to the general public in the United States is considered low, U-M officials are closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus first detected in China.

Erin Stephens is director of human resources at the Life Sciences Institute, and her efforts to provide outstanding service earned her U-M’s 2019 Candace J. Johnson Award for Staff Excellence.

Yojairo Lomeli, lecturer II in architecture and urban planning, incorporates into his teaching many of the ideas he explored while working on his graduate thesis surrounding identity and visibility.

On Jan. 27, 1967, U-M alumnus and Apollo 1 astronaut Edward H. White was one of three astronauts killed in a launch pad fire. Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the week of Jan. 27 and Feb. 2.

Short news items from around the university.

U-M’s 2019 United Way employee giving campaign met its goal, raising more than $1.25 million and saw a 7 percent increase in participation over last year. The formal campaign ended Dec. 31.

Faculty, staff and students from U-M are encouraged to take part in the Winter University Challenge blood donation contest, which also includes Michigan State, Penn State and Notre Dame.

U-M detailed progress toward its 2025 sustainability goals in healthy environments and community engagement, and highlighted initiatives ahead for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

An advisory committee is being tasked with conducting a broad search and presenting an unranked slate of recommended candidates for a new director of the Institute for Social Research.