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November 13, 2015
Many voices heard at U-M Diversity Summit
President Mark Schlissel reflects on the 10-day Diversity Summit, thanking the campus community members for their engagement and the honesty of their shared experiences.
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November 13, 2015
‘Connecting Through Story’ event helps drive diversity agenda
It’s hard to top storytelling as an effective tool to get people to open up about diversity, equity and inclusion issues, and building understanding.
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November 13, 2015
Staff groups review recommendations in report on diversity issues
Approximately 150 staff members offered their thoughts and concerns about — and suggestions for achieving — recommendations in a staff committee report on diversity issues.
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November 13, 2015
Staff diversity committee recommendations
A summary of the recommendations from the Staff Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report. 1. Incorporate the concerns and aspirations of staff members into the university and local strategic plans for creating a more diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. 2. Create a greater understanding of the recruitment, hiring and promotion process aligned with the… -
November 13, 2015
Probing the uncertain origins of the ‘Go Blue!’ cheer
Go Blue! They’re two little words that mean so much to Wolverines worldwide. But how did this cheer originate? And which Wolverine said it first?
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November 12, 2015
Biopharmaceutical startup with U-M technology goes public
A clinical stage biopharmaceutical company that uses technology developed at U-M to help develop therapies for cancer patients, is now trading on the NASDAQ.
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November 11, 2015
Higher-ed leaders discuss how to promote diversity efforts
Top leaders from a range of U.S. higher education institutions shared suggestions on how to boost diversity, and impress on host communities the universal value of their efforts.
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November 11, 2015
Campuses receive funding for sexual assault prevention initiatives
U-M’s three campuses are among 22 college and universities in the state to receive a portion of more than $500,000 in state funding to support sexual assault prevention efforts.
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November 11, 2015
UM-Dearborn gets grant to start Center for Autism with Beaumont
The College of Education and Health and Human Services at UM-Dearborn has been awarded a $750,000 state grant to partner with Beaumont Health System on a Center for Autism.
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November 10, 2015
Community Assembly on diversity generates suggestions, challenges
More than two dozen faculty, staff and students shared comments and ideas for making U-M more diverse, equitable and inclusive at a Community Assembly with President Mark Schlissel.
