In the News
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October 9, 2023
At a time when registered nurses are going on strike to protest staffing shortages, thousands of applicants are being turned away from nursing schools — partly because of a dearth of nurses with advanced degrees to teach, and partly due to low salaries. “We just can’t keep up with the salaries on the education side with what they’re able to earn on the practice side,” said Cynthia McCurren, dean of the UM-Flint School of Nursing.
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October 6, 2023
“The big-ticket items are cardiovascular diseases and cancers. But people always instead go to homicide, opioid addiction, HIV,” said Arline Geronimus, professor of health behavior and health education, on the chronic ailments that are the leading causes of death for people ages 35-64 and the primary reason American life expectancy is lower compared with peer nations.
The Washington Post -
October 6, 2023
“Working on a car, working on something that is big, you have spaces that are hard to reach. You end up with a combination of postural problems and stressors, if those are repeated regularly,” said Thomas Armstrong, professor of industrial and operations engineering. “Workers need recovery time throughout the workshift. … It takes a lot of physical activity to assemble a car.”
The Nation -
October 6, 2023
“It’s really a different section of the housing market that people are being pushed into. We’ve trapped families into this,” said Jennifer Erb-Downward, researcher at U-M Poverty Solutions, on the lack of suitable housing options for low-income tenants with children who live in poor conditions with few legal protections and often face eviction.
The New York Times -
October 5, 2023
“Because we have a more predictable conservative majority, I think people are emboldened to bring challenges they wouldn’t have brought a few years ago. Arguments that were off the wall 10 years ago, are now very much on the wall,” said Christopher Walker, professor of law, about the John Roberts-led U.S. Supreme Court, which is dominated by six conservative justices.
Bloomberg Law -
October 5, 2023
“Just like any other computer, if the software becomes out of date, that can introduce security vulnerabilities,” said Atul Prakash, professor of electrical engineering and computer science, who recommends that smart-lock users pair the device with an additional sensor that alerts the resident when the door is opened or closed, and to be aware of software security updates.
The New York Times -
October 5, 2023
“Our record enrollment demonstrates that students from all backgrounds are continuing to see the value in a University of Michigan education,” said Adele Brumfield, vice provost for enrollment management. “U-M is a place of educational excellence that features a vibrant community with rewarding student life experiences, access to innovative facilities and research, and a caring and engaged faculty and staff.”
The Detroit News -
October 4, 2023
Donald Trump claims in his civil fraud trial that he played by the same rough-and-tumble, buyer-beware accounting rules that shape much of New York City’s real estate industry. “Most of the time that’s just not going to be much of a winner of an argument. Telling a police officer, ‘I know I was speeding but so was everyone else’ — that doesn’t get you off the hook,” said Will Thomas, assistant professor of business law.
National Public Radio -
October 4, 2023
Teens who experience racial discrimination from their peers have unhealthy levels of cortisol, a stress hormone connected to many chronic health conditions, says Rebecca Hasson, associate professor of movement science, who believes exercise can help combat the negative health effects of stress and discrimination.
WDIV/Detroit -
October 4, 2023
Research by Purnima Kumar, professor of dentistry, suggests that vaping harms oral health 10 times faster than smoking, resulting in more cavities, dry mouth and bleeding from gums: “All of these together are powerful indicators that this is setting the stage for a lot of harm in the future.”
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
