September 8, 2009
President Mary Sue Coleman says a “thorough and objective” investigation is critical to determining the truth about allegations involving the U-M football program. At his weekly press conference Aug. 31, U-M head football coach Rich Rodriguez said the program has followed NCAA rules. (Photo by Scott Soderberg, U-M Photo Services) An Aug. 30 Detroit Free…
September 8, 2009
U-M researchers have identified a gene that acts as a master switch to control obesity in mice. When the switch is turned off, even high-fat-diet mice remain thin. Deleting the gene, called IKKE, also appears to protect mice against conditions that, in humans, lead to Type 2 diabetes, which is associated with obesity and is…
September 8, 2009
Journalists from around southeastern Michigan recently got a look at the bigger Big House as they toured renovations that will add thousands of premium seats and improved accessibility to Michigan Stadium next year. Joseph Parker, senior associate athletic director, center, describes details of the club seating being added to Michigan Stadium. (Photo by Martin Vloet,…
September 8, 2009
As a new academic year gets under way the university has launched a promotional campaign designed to remind students, faculty, staff and U-M Health System (UMHS) patients to cover their coughs and wash their hands frequently as easy ways to prevent the spread of all types of influenza. The awareness campaign is part of a…
September 8, 2009
As a new semester begins, President Mary Sue Coleman welcomes students, faculty and staff to an academic year she says promises “to be rich with celebration, reflection and discovery throughout the university.” View Coleman’s welcome video: umich.edu/pres/speeches/welcome_video090908.html.
August 17, 2009
Pecan crusted salmon with a maple syrup mustard glaze is not the typical dining hall fare found at camps. But Chris Malvica, the project coordinator at Camp Davis, has tried to make sure the food served at the academic camp for U-M students in Jackson Hole, Wyo., is anything but ordinary. (Photo by Laurie Dorsten)…
August 17, 2009
The following items were approved by the Board of Regents at its July 16 meeting. Lab renovations at C. C. Little planned Renovations at the Clarence Cook Little Science Building will create updated laboratory and office spaces to support the research of new faculty in the Department of Geology. The $1.2 million project is being…
August 17, 2009
July crimemap > Two arson reports from School of Music Staff at the School of Music, Theatre & Dance told U-M police that they had found results of two arsons in July. On July 12 a staff person discovered that two keys on a piano in a practice room had been scorched sometime in the…
August 17, 2009
The Record accepts obituaries from university departments, family members and funeral homes acting on behalf of the family. All obituaries must be for active or retired faculty and staff members.
