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August 26, 2020
Law professor J.J. Prescott named Distinguished University Innovator
For developing technology to help to democratize the justice system while decreasing the spread of COVID-19, U-M law professor J.J. Prescott has earned this year’s Distinguished University Innovator Award.
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August 26, 2020
Dining to-go sites opening with extensive composting options
University dining halls, and five new to-go locations, are set to launch lunch and dinner services, seven days a week — with a continued commitment to composting and waste reduction.
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August 25, 2020
Open Enrollment for 2021 benefits includes new health plan option
Faculty, staff, retirees and benefits-eligible graduate students may change their benefits during the once-a-year Open Enrollment that runs Oct. 19 through 5 p.m. Oct. 30.
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August 24, 2020
Leaders encourage students to act safely in new semester
U-M leaders are urging students returning to the Ann Arbor campus for the fall semester to follow social distancing guidelines, wear face coverings and stay home when sick to preserve as much in-person instruction as possible.
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August 24, 2020
Canopies around campus offer students space during pandemic
U-M has erected 13 outdoor canopies with tables and chairs spaced out to maintain social distancing around campus to give students additional space where they can study and take a break between classes this fall.
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August 21, 2020
U-M launches Wolverine Culture of Care, Michigan Ambassadors
The Wolverine Culture of Care aims to provide education on health-promoting behaviors and promote collective responsibility and positive social norms related to the coronavirus.
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August 20, 2020
U-M, MSU receive $1.4M NSF grant for joint STEM project
U-M and Michigan State have been awarded $1.4 million by the National Science Foundation to study inclusive environments in science, technology, engineering and math within academia.
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August 20, 2020
Ann Arbor campus adopts modified grading, flexible withdrawal
U-M’s Ann Arbor campus will use modified undergraduate course grading throughout the academic year to help address the challenges of pursuing coursework during COVID-19 pandemic.
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August 20, 2020
University offers data dashboard on COVID-19 testing
U-M has created a dashboard to provide regular updates to the community about the state of COVID-19 on the Ann Arbor campus, including data about the total number of tests and cases.
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August 18, 2020
COVID-19 screening tool to launch Aug. 24
U-M will launch the ResponsiBLUE website to help keep university community members healthy and reduce the spread of COVID-19. A mobile app is expected to be available soon.
