In the News

  1. October 31, 2017

    “I think it’s a fair conclusion to think that he has information that is valuable in the prosecution of others. You would only offer that cooperation if you’ve sat down with him and learned that he has information that is of value,” said Barbara McQuade, professor from practice at the Law School, commenting on a plea bargain with former Trump adviser George Papadopoulos.

    Chicago Tribune
  2. October 31, 2017

    “The rise in the number of people with dementia has led to the creation of many resources for caregivers that can provide vital support,” said Erica Solway, associate director of the National Poll on Healthy Aging at the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation.

    Forbes
  3. October 31, 2017

    Jessy Grizzle, director of Michigan Robotics and professor of electrical engineering and computer science, and of mechanical engineering, was interviewed about “Cassie,” a two-legged robot that researchers hope could be the forerunner of a machine that one day will aid search-and-rescue efforts.

    The Associated Press
  4. October 30, 2017

    For organizations stuck in a culture of toxicity, sometimes it takes a scandal and leadership overhaul before human resources can be effective again, said David Mayer, associate professor of management and organizations: “There usually has to be some type of shock. … You can see that in Hollywood this isn’t just affecting Harvey Weinstein’s firm — a lot of firms are now hyper-aware of (sexual harassment or assault).”

    Los Angeles Times
  5. October 30, 2017

    Judith Heidebrink, associate professor of neurology, was quoted in a story about Alzheimer’s disease warning signs and prevention.

    Fox News
  6. October 30, 2017

    Research by Karin Martin, professor of sociology and women’s studies, was cited in an article about the discomfort women and girls endure for fashionable but nonfunctional clothing and shoes they’re expected to wear.

    The Washington Post
  7. October 29, 2017

    Comments by Kelly Orringer, director of general pediatrics and assistant professor of pediatrics and communicable diseases, were featured in a story about the American Academy of Pediatrics urging doctors to take steps to stop the spread of germs in their practices.

    CBS News
  8. October 29, 2017

    “We hope to make Detroit a leader in climate adaptability and innovation,” said Omar Gates, a climatologist with U-M’s Great Lakes Integrated Sciences and Assessments program, regarding efforts by Detroit businesses to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by 10 percent in the next five years and by 80 percent by 2050.

    Crain's Detroit Business
  9. October 29, 2017

    President Mark Schlissel discussed U-M’s rising enrollment numbers, its Go Blue Guarantee free tuition program for low-income students, Detroit’s bid for Amazon’s second headquarters, K-12 education in Michigan, autonomous vehicle technology, Michigan football and more.

    "The Nolan Finley Show" (starts at 1:03:18) WFDF Radio 910 AM
  10. October 26, 2017

    Tiya Miles, professor of American culture, Afroamerican and African studies, history and women’s studies, says fighting racism requires matching words with bodies in action: “This tactic of corporeal protest, with its elements of immediacy and vulnerability, is riveting and consequential. It is also dangerous … (But) the change we seek to make won’t be accomplished by words alone.”

    The New York Times