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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.
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April 23, 2020
University releases guide for nonprofits seeking public assistance
A new resource guide developed by U-M’s Youth Policy Lab offers timely information for Michigan nonprofits providing emergency response services as a result of COVID-19.
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April 22, 2020
Releasing older prisoners with violent records poses little crime risk
A U-M study indicates that many prisoners with violent records are actually at little risk of committing further crime — especially the older prisoners most at risk from COVID-19.
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April 22, 2020
18 faculty members chosen for Public Engagement Faculty Fellowship
The Center for Academic Innovation has named 18 U-M faculty members as the inaugural recipients of the Public Engagement Faculty Fellowship who will complete an intensive Studio Experience.
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April 22, 2020
U-M startup’s work could aid COVID-19 antibody test
COVID-19 antibody testing that’s portable, fast, cheap and precise could be possible with a microfluidic device invented at U-M and developed by U-M startup Optofluidic Bioassay.
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April 22, 2020
Details about voluntary furloughs and reduction in hours
Learn more about the voluntary furlough and reduction-in-hours programs for staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. Requests to participate must be made between April 27 and May 8.
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April 21, 2020
Michigan Medicine issues message regarding U-M finances
Michigan Medicine CEO Marschall Runge outlined actions the health system will take to reduce the financial impact of COVID-19. Leaders of UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint sent similar messages to their employees.
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April 21, 2020
Travel analysis team examines emissions in a new normal
As university travel remains stalled amid the COVID-19 pandemic, an internal analysis team is viewing this new normal as another opportunity to reduce U-M’s greenhouse gas emissions.
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April 21, 2020
Michigan Medicine part of statewide COVID-19 data collection effort
Michigan Medicine is teaming with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and 25 other Michigan hospitals to collect comprehensive clinical data on COVID-19 patients to help guide treating those with the virus.
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April 20, 2020
Schlissel to join other URC presidents on COVID-19 tele-town hall
The presidents of Michigan’s University Research Corridor universities — including U-M President Mark Schlissel — will participate in a tele-town hall April 23 about COVID-19.
