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February 6, 2015
Mercury levels in Hawaiian yellowfin tuna increasing
Mercury concentrations in Hawaiian yellowfin tuna are increasing at a rate of 3.8 percent or more per year, according to a new University of Michigan-led study that suggests rising atmospheric levels of the toxic substance are to blame.
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February 6, 2015
Issuing hospital ‘report cards’ had no impact on surgical outcomes
If you’re an older person having a major operation these days, it is very likely that your hospital is receiving a “report card” on their performance. These reports are designed to prompt hospitals to improve in areas where they perform poorly. That’s the good news. The not-so-good news: Those “report cards” do not seem to be making things better for patients.
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February 6, 2015
Traditional beliefs about gender may affect daughters in pay-to-play sports
Parents with the most traditional beliefs about masculinity and femininity are likelier to view pay-to-play sports fees as too high for daughters compared with sons, a new study from the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology suggests.
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February 6, 2015
Exhibit, events this semester draw attention to engaged learning
A library exhibit and a talk by a national advocate for faculty who practice engaged scholarship are among the ways the university will spotlight engaged learning this semester.
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February 6, 2015
Six U-M researchers selected for CHRT Policy Fellowship
The Center for Healthcare Research & Transformation has announced the six U-M researchers in the 2015 class of the CHRT Policy Fellowship.
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February 5, 2015
UM-Flint to offer master of applied communication program online
A recently approved graduate degree at UM-Flint will give students an opportunity to develop and polish key communication competencies regardless of their field.
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February 4, 2015
U-M to help lead $5M ‘VIP’ program in STEM education
The College of Engineering is co-leading a national program to give more undergraduates and master’s students deep experience in faculty research, and help drive systemic reform in the education of science, technology, engineering and math.
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February 4, 2015
University recognized for outstanding work-life effectiveness
U-M has been recognized by the WorldatWork Alliance for Work-Life Progress for strategies and practices that help employees achieve success in work-life effectiveness.
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February 4, 2015
Brighter lights on emergency phones aid safety at UM-Dearborn
The UM-Dearborn maintenance team has increased the visibility of the blue lights atop emergency phones, making the phones easier to find, even in the worst weather.
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February 4, 2015
Masseys’ gift enables research initiative into traumatic brain injury
A significant gift from the Joyce and Don Massey Family Foundation is helping the U-M Health System launch a major initiative to find new ways to treat traumatic brain injury.
