Multimedia Features

  1. November 13, 2020

    ‘Behind the Walls’

    Photo of "Behind the Walls"
    “Behind the Walls,” a 25-foot-tall sculpture by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa, was acquired through a gift from J. Ira and Nicki Harris and installed this week in front of the U-M Museum of Art. The elongated human head with hands covering both eyes is a monumental piece signifying deep reflection. (Photo by Scott Soderberg, Michigan Photography)
    Read more about the new sculpture at UMMA
  2. November 12, 2020

    Honoring those who serve

    As the nation marked Veterans Day on Nov. 11, U-M also offered a thank you to those within the university community who have served and continue to serve in the armed forces. This video acknowledges and celebrates their pivotal role with an array of virtual events this week open to both veterans and civilians alike.

    Read more about Veterans’ Week events
  3. November 11, 2020

    Celebrating Black women

    Sydney James paints "Sarah the Whatevershechoosestobe-(h)er."

    Detroit artist Sydney James paints “Sarah the Whatevershechoosestobe-(h)er,” a mural now on view in the lobby of the Modern Languages Building. It was completed in October. James also has created “Watch Me Work — Portraits of Self,” a new public art installation at the Institute for the Humanities Gallery. The eight-piece exhibition honors and celebrates the labor of Black women. (Photo by Amanda Krugliak)

    Read more about Sydney James’ artwork at U-M
  4. November 10, 2020

    Affordable Care Act: What’s at stake?

    A case being argued before the U.S. Supreme Court this week could lead to the overturning of all or part of the Affordable Care Act, which became law in spring 2010. In this video, Renuka Tipirneni, assistant professor of internal medicine, addresses what’s at stake. Among the protections at risk is women’s reproductive health care. In this video and Q&A interview, Ruth Zielinski, clinical professor of nursing, and Nicholas Bagley, professor of law, discuss how the ACA has affected reproductive health care and the Supreme Court’s options in deciding the case.

    Read more about what’s at stake in this Supreme Court case
  5. November 9, 2020

    Nov. 6 COVID-19 briefing

    President Mark Schlissel was joined by several campus leaders Nov. 6 to discuss details about the recently announced plans for winter semester. The Zoom briefing included Provost Susan M. Collins, Chief Health Officer Preeti Malani, Vice President for Student Affairs Martino Harmon, School of Public Health Dean DuBois Bowman,  College of Engineering Dean Alec Gallimore and Emily Martin, associate professor of epidemiology.

    Read more about the winter semester plans
  6. November 5, 2020

    Elections and the courts

    In the wake of a presidential election that has yet to see an official outcome and is the subject of legal action, two U-M experts in the litigation of election results held a lively conversation Nov. 4 to consider questions about what it means to contest an election in the courts, how that process could end up in the Supreme Court, and the implications of that possibility. The Democracy & Debate Theme Semester virtual event featured Law School professors Samuel Bagenstos and Ellen Katz.

    Read more about the panel discussion on certifying the vote
  7. November 5, 2020

    High cost of prescription drugs

    The high price of prescription drugs is an important issue for voters, and in the past 50 years, Congress and the president have made little headway in restraining costs. In this video, Amy Thompson, clinical associate professor at the College of Pharmacy and director of ambulatory clinical pharmacy practices at Michigan Medicine, shares what she would suggest if asked to advise a presidential candidate on ways to lower prescription drug prices.

    Read a Q&A with clinical associate professors Amy Thompson and John Clark
  8. November 4, 2020

    Election Day 2020

    Students line up outside the Ann Arbor City Clerk's satellite office at the U-M Museum of Art, where same day voter registrations and voting were being conducted.

    Students form a line leading to the Ann Arbor City Clerk’s satellite office at the U-M Museum of Art, where they were able to register and vote in Tuesday’s election. Across campus, the day was filled with election-related activity. (Photo by Austin Thomason, Michigan Photography)

    View a gallery of images from Election Day
  9. November 3, 2020

    All eyes on Michigan

    The country will pay close attention to what happens on Election Day in Michigan, where voters in this battleground state could determine the outcome of the presidential race and who represents them in the U.S. Senate. In this video, Jonathan Hanson, lecturer IV in public policy in the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, breaks down the important role Michigan will play in this year’s election.

    Read a Q&A with political scientist Jonathan Hanson
  10. November 1, 2020

    Misperceptions of plastic

    It may seem easy to conclude the main environmental problem associated with plastic is an overabundance of single-use containers. In reality, most of the environmental impacts of many consumer products, including soft drinks, are tied to the products inside, not the packaging. In this video, Shelie Miller, associate professor of environment and sustainability, and director of the Program in the Environment, explains why consumers need to take a “life-cycle” view when it comes to the environmental impact of products in our daily lives.

    Read more about common misperceptions of plastic