In the News
-
May 20, 2015
Jim Burnstein, director of the screenwriting program and lecturer in screen arts and cultures, was interviewed about Michigan’s film incentive program.
NPR's All Things Considered -
May 20, 2015
Research by Dr. Vikas Kotagal, assistant professor of neurology, found that more than half of older adults with signs of memory loss never see a doctor about it.
The New York Times -
May 19, 2015
Dr. Howard Markel, director of the Center for the History of Medicine, said hand-washing among doctors in the 19th century was not a common practice: “They considered themselves gentlemen, and to have some ‘morbid poison’ dripping from their hands was just completely rejected.”
Michigan Radio -
May 19, 2015
Erik Gordon, clinical assistant professor of business, was quoted in an article about a fake takeover bid of Avon Products that prompted its stock to rise sharply.
The New York Times -
May 19, 2015
A story about cellphone apps that track and treat mental illness featured comments by Dr. Melvin McInness, professor of psychiatry, who is developing an app to help people with bipolar disorder.
Aljazeera America -
May 18, 2015
A column about Muslim cartoonists poking fun at ISIS was penned by Christiane Gruber, associate professor of history of art, who says that humor has thrived in Islamic lands for centuries.
Newsweek -
May 18, 2015
GradeCraft, a learning-management system developed by Barry Fishman, professor of education and information, lets instructors organize their courses in a “gameful” way by using video gaming systems.
The Chronicle of Higher Education -
May 18, 2015
John Pottow, professor of law, was quoted in a story about how bankruptcy can help seniors protect their assets.
The New York Times -
May 17, 2015
Abigail Stewart, professor of psychology and women’s studies, took issue with a new study that shows a noteworthy uptick in women receiving assistant professorships in traditionally male-dominated fields.
USA Today -
May 17, 2015
Comments by Dr. Mikel Llanes, assistant professor of family medicine, were featured in an article about a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the state of Latino health in the U.S.
Huffington Post
