Multimedia Features

  1. October 17, 2016

    ‘The Golden Hour’

    Over the summer, Arts at Michigan conducted a “Second Chance” photo competition featuring submissions from its 2015-16 As I See It photo competitions. The winner was “The Golden Hour,” taken on Peelee Island, Canada, by 2016 graduate Olivia Raxter. View other finalists.

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  2. October 16, 2016

    Engineering a debate advantage

    With presidential debate season upon us, computer science researchers at U-M have developed an algorithm that can analyze and measure the amount that one candidate linguistically matches their opponent, and have found that matching an opponent in a debate leads to higher polling numbers. In this video, Daniel Romero, assistant professor of information, electrical engineering and computer science, and complex systems, explains the research.

  3. October 13, 2016

    Race to the finish

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    NASCAR fans at the Pure Michigan 400 race weekend this summer saw the debut of No. 88, the U-M-branded Axalta Chevrolet SS. The race car represents a multiyear research and recruiting partnership between the university and Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings. This slideshow offers a look at the partnership, which was facilitated by U-M’s Business Engagement Center.

  4. October 12, 2016

    Artistic interns

    The University Musical Society’s innovative 21st Century Artist Internships offer performing arts students paid, one-of-a-kind, experiential learning opportunities related to their field of study. In this video, Claire Crause, a senior studying dance and movement science at the School of Music, Theatre & Dance, talks about her summer with the Mark Morris Dance Group in Brooklyn.

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  5. October 11, 2016

    Information impact

    The Global Information Engagement Program partners non-profit, research and educational organizations in an international setting with carefully selected student teams, helping master’s degree students at U-M develop sustainable information management practices that have positive societal impact. This video offers an overview of the summer 2016 GIEP in Cape Town, South Africa. View videos about specific projects.

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  6. October 10, 2016

    Happy 200th, from the staff

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    More than 1,100 staff members turned out at Michigan Stadium recently to show their bicentennial spirit by forming a huge “200” on the field. The photo shoot kicked off staff members’ participation in the yearlong celebration of the U-M bicentennial, which will include MStaff200, a special event recognizing staff contributions to U-M history planned for June 27, 2017, from 11:30 am-5:30 pm on Ingalls Mall. Staff members interested in obtaining a copy of the photo should contact mstaff200@umich.edu. (Photo by Daryl Marshke, Michigan Photography)

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  7. October 9, 2016

    Renovated IMSB

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    Campus leaders and members of the U-M community gathered Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of the renovated Intramural Sports Building, which underwent 16 months of work to transform the 1928 building and create spaces to meet the recreational, health, and wellness needs of today’s students, while maintaining its historical architecture. Click the photo for a look at the work and the finished facilities. (Photo by Eric Bronson, Michigan Photography)

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  8. October 6, 2016

    DE&I Strategic Plan introduction

    Full video of the introduction of U-M’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategic Plan with President Mark Schlissel, Provost Martha E. Pollack and Regent Michael Behm, hosted by Vice Provost Rob Sellers. Their remarks will be followed by a panel discussion among unit planning leads, hosted by Laurita Thomas, associate vice president for human resources.

  9. October 4, 2016

    2016 Leadership Breakfast

    President Mark Schlissel unveiled new initiatives and addressed a variety of topics related to the university’s future at his annual Leadership Breakfast Wednesday morning.

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  10. October 3, 2016

    Spread Ideas Not Hate

    George Shirley, Joseph Edgar Maddy Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of Music and professor emeritus of music, speaks to faculty gathered Tuesday on the Diag in a show of solidarity against racism. A few hundred people formed a large circle, part of an effort themed “Spread Ideas Not Hate.” View more photos of the event, and read anti-racism statements by two groups of LSA faculty. (Photo by Scott C. Soderberg, Michigan Photography)

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