In the News

  1. August 2, 2016

    Research by Lauren Wallner, professor of internal medicine and epidemiology, found that women who communicate via social media after a breast cancer diagnosis and receive information or support about treatment approaches are happier with their ultimate decisions.

    U.S. News & World Report
  2. July 26, 2016

    Michael Heaney, assistant professor of organizational studies and political science, says both political parties are concerned with winning women’s support: “The place of gender issues is far from clear. … Our nation’s ideas about gender and feminism are as polarized as anything else in our political system.”

    Vox
  3. July 26, 2016

    “What’s most troubling to me is the risks people are taking might expose them to costs that aren’t covered by their own insurance. We have to make sure informed consent is truly informed,” said Rachel Kahn Best, assistant professor of sociology, about the lack of long-term care for injured research volunteers.

    U.S. News & World Report
  4. July 26, 2016

    Comments by Dr. Kenneth Langa, professor of internal medicine, gerontology and health management and policy, were featured in an article about personality changes and early stages of dementia.

    The New York Times
  5. July 26, 2016

    Megan Tompkins-Stange, assistant professor of public policy, discussed her new book, “Policy Patrons,” which looks at how philanthropy helps drive reform efforts in K-12 and higher education.

    Inside Higher Ed
  6. July 26, 2016

    “Physical activity is not something patients necessarily want to do. But kids got excited about the game, so they don’t mind. Playing Pokémon Go encourages them not only to move, but also to go out of their rooms and talk to one another or to the hospital staff,” said J.J. Bouchard, digital media manager at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital.

    TechCrunch
  7. July 19, 2016

    Reuven Avi-Yonah, professor of law, was quoted in a story about ways that U.S. companies, like Facebook, have avoided paying higher taxes in Europe.

    The Washington Post
  8. July 19, 2016

    “‘The Apprentice’ was great entertainment and lousy leadership. Relishing ‘firing’ 19 people to hire one is awful leadership,” said Dave Ulrich, professor of business administration, commenting on Donald Trump’s executive style.

    Politico
  9. July 19, 2016

    Christian Davenport, professor of political science, says that America has not dealt well with political violence, usually seeking ways to respond in kind — stifling any possibility of a national conversation on the major economic and social issues at the roots of grievances.

    The Christian Science Monitor
  10. July 19, 2016

    Comments by Michael Flannagan, research associate professor at the U-M Transportation Research Institute, were featured in an article about the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety’s low ratings of most vehicle headlights.

    The New York Times