In the News

  1. May 10, 2016

    Dr. Julie Rosenthal, clinical instructor in ophthalmology and visual sciences, discussed the pros and cons of using a colon cancer drug to treat wet age-related macular degeneration, a disease that wreaks havoc on central vision.

    National Public Radio
  2. May 10, 2016

    Brent Wagner, associate professor of music, discussed the success of the Department of Musical Theatre, which he turned into a national powerhouse over the past 32 years.

    The Detroit News
  3. May 10, 2016

    “It’s clear that (forest) fires are now completely defying our control, no matter how much investment we make in our fire fighting capacity” and a major short-term investment in fuel reduction is necessary for a long-term gain to stabilize the forests, said Paige Fischer, assistant professor of natural resources and environment.

    The Guardian (U.K.)
  4. May 9, 2016

    Samuel Bagenstos, professor of law, was quoted in an article about the U.S. Justice Department’s warning to the state of North Carolina regarding its transgender bathroom law.

    Fortune
  5. May 9, 2016

    Missy Stults, doctoral student in architecture and urban planning, and research assistant at the Center for Sustainable Systems, discussed her research about how city officials around the country are making changes in their communities to adapt to climate change.

    Michigan Radio
  6. May 9, 2016

    Comments by Thomas Zurbuchen, professor of space science and aerospace engineering, were featured in a column about the proposal by internet billionaires Yuri Milner and Mark Zuckerberg to send a fleet of miniature spacecraft to another solar system by propelling them across space with a laser beam aimed from earth.

    Bloomberg
  7. May 8, 2016

    About one in five elderly U.S. men get invasive tests to look for prostate tumors even though they may not live long enough to benefit from treatment, according to research by Dr. Khurshid Ghani, assistant professor of urology.

    Reuters
  8. May 8, 2016

    Josh Pasek, assistant professor of communication studies, said Gov. Snyder’s administration was either “completely inept or completely unaware” in recognizing the Flint water crisis. And it’s still difficult to judge if the state is responding in an appropriate and timely manner.

    The Detroit Free Press
  9. May 8, 2016

    Comments by Dr. Alan Sugar, professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences, were featured in an article about the benefits and risks of cataract surgery.

    The New York Times
  10. May 5, 2016

    Todd Sevig, director of Counseling and Psychological Services, and Christine Asidao, associate director of community engagement at CAPS, discussed college students’ growing demand for mental health services.

    Newsworks "The Pulse"