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November 19, 1996
The University Record, November 19, 1996 Maynard,Taylor win seats on Board of Regents Democrats Olivia Maynard and S. Martin Taylor will begin eight-year terms as Regents on Jan. 1. They will succeed Democrat Nellie Varner, who did not run for re-election, and Republican Deane Baker. Maynard, president of the policy institute Michigan Prospect for Renewed…
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November 19, 1996
The University Record, November 19, 1996 Matthews will be interim executive vice president and CFO Chandler W. Matthews will serve as interim executive vice president and chief financial officer of the University of Michigan. His appointment, effective Jan. 1, was approved by the Regents at their Nov. 14–15 meeting. “Chandler Matthews has had extensive background…
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November 19, 1996
The University Record, November 19, 1996 Research expenditures totaled more than $441 million in 1995-96 The University’s research expenditures increased by 7.8 percent in 1995–96, reaching another record total of $441,294,540. “Increases in annual expenditures in support of research demonstrate the continued leadership of the University in the discovery of new knowledge and in the…
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November 19, 1996
The University Record, November 19, 1996 Four faculty named to distinguished professorships Four University of Michigan faculty members were named to distinguished professorships by the U-M Regents at their Nov. 14-15 meeting. Walter J. Loesche, professor of dentistry in the School of Dentistry and professor of microbiology in the Medical School, will hold the Marcus…
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November 19, 1996
The University Record, November 19, 1996 Research funding picture not as gloomy but still needs work The following is adapted from an article in the November issue of the DRDA Reporter. By Bob Samors U-M Washington, D.C., Office If I had to think of one word to summarize the results of the fiscal year 1997…
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November 19, 1996
The University Record, November 19, 1996 Neal says U community is ‘enhanced by living and learning’ in diverse community Interim President Homer A. Neal reported to the Regents on the status of the University’s admission programs in light of the current national discussion about affirmative action. Neal stressed that the University maintains its current position…
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November 19, 1996
The University Record, November 19, 1996 U-M prepares state appropriation request Strengthening undergraduate and faculty relationships through research is one of the pivotal elements in the University’s 1997–98 budget request to the state government. “We recognize,” said Interim President Homer A. Neal, “there will be many competing demands for the state’s resources and difficult choices…
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November 19, 1996
The University Record, November 19, 1996 William Bolcom will give Russel Lecture William E. Bolcom, the Ross Lee Finney Distinguished University Professor of Music, has been chosen as the University’s 1997 Russel Lecturer. The annual lectureship is the highest honor the University gives to senior faculty members. Bolcom was nominated for the honor by the…
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November 19, 1996
The University Record, November 19, 1996 $1 increase in student fee will provide scholarship fund for child care By Julie A. Peterson News and Information Services The Board of Regents last week approved a recommendation by a University task force that student fees be increased $1 per term and that the funds collected be matched…
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November 19, 1996
The University Record, November 19, 1996 Bollinger will be 12th president of the U-M By Rebecca A. Doyle Lee C. Bollinger was formally elected the 12th president of the University at a special meeting of the Regents Nov. 12. He expects to begin his term in February or March, he told reporters afterward. Contract terms…
