In the News
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March 24, 2014
Anna Kirkland, associate professor of women’s studies, was quoted about the temporary suspension of gay marriages in Michigan while the state attorney general appeals a recent decision by a federal judge to overturn the ban on gay marriage.
The Detroit News -
March 23, 2014
Eileen Pollack, professor of English language and literature, was interviewed about the lack of women pursuing science-related careers.
Fox Business -
March 23, 2014
“Social entrepreneurship is largely about doing good, as opposed to just generating wealth or profit for a company. I think this current generation is not as interested in just getting a job, but actually feels inspired to do something bigger in the world and to have more impact,” said Matt Gibson, assistant director of student ventures at the Center for Entrepreneurship.
Michigan Radio's Stateside -
March 23, 2014
Bruce Belzowski, assistant research scientist at the Transportation Research Institute, was quoted in an article about the $1.2 billion penalty that Toyota will pay to end a federal criminal probe that the company misled consumers.
Los Angeles Daily News -
March 20, 2014
“Women in Darjeeling are keenly aware of the irony that they produce some of the world’s most expensive tea yet get paid a miniscule fraction of what this tea fetches abroad,” said Sarah Besky, assistant professor of anthropology, and natural resources and environment.
The Times of India -
March 20, 2014
Dr. Glenn Green, associate professor of otolaryngology, and Scott Hollister, professor of biomedical engineering and associate professor of surgery, were interviewed about a medical device they created using a 3-D printer that helped open the trachea of an infant born with a defective windpipe.
National Public Radio -
March 20, 2014
“We have an inflexible system for repaying student loans that hits borrowers hardest right when they get out of college, when their incomes are lowest and most uncertain,” said Susan Dynarski, professor of education, economics and public policy.
Detroit Free Press -
March 19, 2014
“When people are thriving, they are healthier, less burned out and less stressed in large part because they are creating energy versus deleting energy,” said Gretchen Spreitzer, professor of management and organizations, in an article about today’s celebration of the International Day of Happiness.
Detroit Free Press -
March 19, 2014
David Uhlmann, director of the Environmental Law and Policy Program, was quoted in a story about the EPA decision to allow BP to once again drill for oil in the Gulf of Mexico.
The New York Times -
March 19, 2014
“She really made a difference across America. She introduced new cuisine, new techniques and helped people assimilate,” said Jan Longone, adjunct curator of American culinary history, regarding Lizzy Black Kander, a tireless reformer for social change and author of a famous cookbook that taught immigrants how to cook and eat like Americans.
Chicago Tribune
