Academic Innovation

  1. December 16, 2018

    Academic Innovation notes strides as U-M hits online enrollment milestone

    U-M has experienced more than 7 million enrollments in online learning opportunities in the four years since it announced a centralized effort to promote digital learning.

  2. October 29, 2018

    Teach-out to encourage common ground in turbulent times

    An online teach-out called Finding Common Ground, conducted by political science professor Arthur Lupia, begins Nov. 5 and is designed to help people find ways to listen and respect differing viewpoints.

  3. August 8, 2018

    Free online course certification will extend to U-M alumni

    Michigan Online, U-M’s new global learning community, will extend its free online course certifications to U-M alumni beginning Sept. 4.

  4. June 21, 2018

    General fund budget highlights increased financial aid, academic innovation

    U-M will prioritize strategic investments in undergraduate education and increased access and affordability for Michigan residents in the coming fiscal year, according to its 2019 general fund budget for the Ann Arbor campus.

  5. June 18, 2018

    Gameful learning event to encourage student ownership of learning

    The second Gameful Learning Summer Institute will focus on the strategy that encourages students to engage with their coursework by promoting a sense of autonomy, belonging and competence.

  6. May 29, 2018

    Online portal puts U-M digital learning opportunities in one place

    As U-M continues to expand its digital learning portfolio, Michigan Online offers one-stop access to online courses and learning experiences created by Michigan faculty and instructional teams.

  7. May 29, 2018

    Faculty, staff and students can earn free Coursera certifications

    Current students, faculty and staff at all three U-M campuses can now earn a verified certificate free of charge for online courses developed by U-M faculty and instructional teams for Coursera.

  8. May 24, 2018

    U-M sharing its teach-out concept with other universities

    U-M is sharing its model for teach-outs with other universities, helping them explore how the online learning events can encourage dialogue and public engagement.

  9. March 6, 2018

    University announces first online degrees through Coursera

    U-M and the online learning platform Coursera have announced a partnership to offer new master’s degree options in applied data science, public health, and construction engineering and management.

  10. September 14, 2017

    Online Teach-Out to help public understand hurricanes

    A Teach-Out titled “Hurricanes: What’s Next” runs Sept. 18 through Oct. 2 and will address the basics of hurricanes, forecasting, monitoring, preparation, damage and response to the powerful storms.