Multimedia Features
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May 10, 2022
Superhero surprise
Read more and see more images of Superhero Day at Mott HospitalBatman, Captain America and Iron Man were spotted scaling down the side of C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital recently. The hospital’s window washers dressed as superheroes and surprised the young patients who smiled, cheered and waved at the familiar faces outside their hospital rooms. The visitors were part of the hospital’s celebration for national Superhero Day, which included a variety of superhero-themed fun. (Photo by Chris Hedly)
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May 7, 2022
Comeback Commencement
View more photos from the Comeback CommencementClass of 2020 graduates Na’kia Channey and Daijha Morrow wave to the Michigan Stadium crowd from in front of the speaker’s podium at the Comeback Commencement. Members of recent classes who missed out on their traditional commencement ceremony were invited back for the May 7 ceremony. (Photo by Daryl Marshke, Michigan Photography)
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May 4, 2022
DEI Leads
Read more about the DEI LeadsA critical component of the university’s approach to implementing its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan has been the development of the DEI Implementation Leads Group. While the overall strategic plan provides a framework, the leads carry out the tactical DEI activities in each school, college and unit. In this photo, DEI leads gather in the fall of 2021. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion)
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May 2, 2022
Journey to the Big House
The path to commencement for members of the Class of 2022 was unlike any other, but the experiences that they shared, the community they created, and the friendships they formed make them one of the most dynamic groups of graduates yet. This video by the UMSocial team captures the spirit of their journey.
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April 30, 2022
2022 Spring Commencement
More coverage of 2022 Spring CommencementSkies were cloudy and the day was windy and cool, but the mood was jubilant on the field of Michigan Stadium as happy graduates celebrated Spring Commencement on April 30. Commencement speaker Maria Shriver urged members of the Class of 2022 to face their fears head on. “To truly know who you are, you cannot hide from yourself,” she said. (Photos by Michigan Photography)
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April 30, 2022
Rackham Graduate Exercises
Read more about the Rackham ceremonyAfter two years in which the COVID-19 pandemic either canceled the Rackham Graduate Exercises or pushed them online, master’s and Ph.D. graduate students were able to celebrate in person April 29. Another returning tradition was the procession of graduates and faculty members from the Rackham Graduate School to Hill Auditorium. (Photo by Eric Bronson, Michigan Photography)
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April 29, 2022
Graduating at Elbel
Read more about the Elbel Field graduation venueGraduation ceremonies for the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, School of Public Health, and School for Environment and Sustainability will take place at an Elbel Field venue that will allow graduates and their families to attend without the restrictions and concerns associated with large indoor gatherings. This time-lapse video shows the process of building the stage and seating area.
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April 28, 2022
MAP turns 30
Read more about the MAP programThe Multidisciplinary Actions Projects program — commonly known as MAP — at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Far from quietly easing into its third decade, however, the cornerstone of action-based learning at Ross continues to expand and enrich the experiences of students and sponsors. In this photo, MAP team members and MBA candidates Will Want, Ji Hae Oh, Eric Chun, Nikita Eliseev, Rachel Sze and Adam Kerlin visit the Blue Origin spaceflight company. (Photo courtesy of Eric Chun)
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April 25, 2022
2022 TIP winners
Read more about the winning faculty projectsRecipients of the 2022 Teaching Innovation Prizes are, top row from left, Michelle Bellino, Timothy Cheek, Josh Pasek and Elle O’Brien. Bottom row, from left, are LIFE team members Olivia Anderson, Thomas Bishop, Debra Mattison and Laura Smith.
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April 21, 2022
Morphable aerial drones
Read more about the morphable drone projectVasileios Tzoumas, assistant professor of aerospace enegineering, is using his expertise to mentor students from the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program to develop the next generation of drone technology. This video explores how the UROP students are helping to develop morphable drones that are efficient during takeoff, maneuvering, and landing, resilient against the elements of nature, and agile in cluttered and dynamic environments.
