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April 27, 2020
Nursing homes ready for pandemics, but COVID-19 shows gaps
A new study by a U-M team that has worked to improve nursing home infection prevention for years shows that nursing homes were better prepared for this pandemic than the last one.
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April 27, 2020
This Week in U-M History — April 27-May 3
Speakers from various facets of public life have delivered commencement addresses to U-M graduates during this week throughout the university’s history. View some of the speakers who addressed graduates the week of April 27-May 3.
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April 26, 2020
DEI Committee setting action plan for UM-Flint
UM-Flint launched its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee in December 2019, and its members are now creating short- and long-term goals in a multi-faceted action plan.
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April 25, 2020
Study explores COVID-19 anxiety, depression, substance use
Orders to stay home during the coronavirus pandemic have led to more adults consuming alcohol and drugs to cope with stress, says a new U-M study that tracked behaviors after the pandemic started.
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April 24, 2020
U-M plans daylong online celebration for spring graduates
The university will honor its spring Class of 2020 with a day of online activities, videos and special interactive features May 2, after traditional commencement celebrations were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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April 24, 2020
Research universities lend expertise and support amid crisis
President Mark Schlissel joined his counterparts from Michigan State and Wayne State universities in a tele-town hall to discuss what their institutions are doing to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
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April 23, 2020
Three from U-M elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Three U-M faculty members have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, which recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions in scholarly and professional fields.
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April 23, 2020
Siemens, U-M seek proposals for online engineering courses
Siemens Digital Industries Software and the Center for Academic Innovation are seeking proposals to help U-M faculty develop MOOC specializations that explore the future of engineering.
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April 23, 2020
U-M to launch three new online master’s-level programs
With the support of the Center for Academic Innovation, U-M has launched three master’s-level online programs in the fields of public health, social work, and sustainability and development.
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April 23, 2020
Face shield design guides makers in addressing PPE shortage
A face shield design shared recently by Michigan Medicine and the College of Engineering sets a standard of quality for 3-D printing protective gear to extend the life of virus-filtering N95 masks.
