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  1. May 22, 2015

    Tight family budget may lessen impact of food commercials on children

    Young children in households with no financial restraints may be at risk for poor eating habits by watching television commercials about fast food, sugary drinks and salty snacks.

  2. May 22, 2015

    Homicides have life-changing impact on young black men in Baltimore

    As Baltimore continues to face increased violence since the death of Freddie Gray in police custody, new research by the University of Michigan paints a picture of the individual toll of homicide in the beleaguered city.

  3. May 21, 2015

    Regents approve schematic design for new athletic facilities

    New facilities for student athletes moved forward Thursday as regents approved the schematic design for the Athletics South Competition and Performance project.

  4. May 21, 2015

    U-M alumnus will return to head UMHS development

    Eric Barritt will serve as head of development and alumni relations at the U-M Health System, effective June 8. The Board of Regents approved his appointment Thursday.

  5. May 21, 2015

    New UM-Flint provost an advocate for student, faculty success

    Douglas G. Knerr, provost and professor of history at Roosevelt University in Chicago, will become the provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at UM-Flint.

  6. May 21, 2015

    Nine faculty members named Distinguished University Professors

    Nine faculty members have received one of U-M’s top honors as Distinguished University Professors. The appointments were approved by the Board of Regents on Thursday and are effective Sept. 1.

  7. May 21, 2015

    U-M recognized with two healthy workplace awards

    U-M and its health system recently received two awards for its wellness efforts: the 2015 Healthiest Employers of Southeast Michigan and an Edington Next Practice Award in Quality Assurance.

  8. May 21, 2015

    Regents approve faculty promotions

    The Board of Regents at its meeting Thursday approved new appointments and promotions for faculty on the Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Flint campuses.

  9. May 21, 2015

    Regents Roundup — May 2015

    A roundup of other activity at Thursday’s Board of Regents meeting.

  10. May 20, 2015

    College of Engineering partners with aviation charter school

    The College of Engineering has entered into a collaboration with the West Michigan Aviation Academy, a Grand Rapids charter high school.