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June 11, 2012
Wilkin appointed associate university librarian for publishing
The U-M Library has announced that John P. Wilkin will serve as the new associate university librarian (AUL) for publishing. The announcement follows closely on the news that Maria Bonn, former AUL for publishing, will not be returning from a medical leave as she continues her recovery after an accident last year. Paul Courant, university… -
June 11, 2012
International Institute awards Individual Fellowships
The International Institute (II) has awarded more than $190,000 to 50 U-M students as part of its Individual Fellowships program. The fellowships will take students across international borders this summer to conduct research or participate in an internship abroad. “The II is committed to providing students with an internationally focused educational experience,” says Ken Kollman,… -
June 11, 2012
Accolades
Awards U.S. Census Bureau Director Robert Groves and Associate Director for Research and Methodology and Chief Scientist Roderick Little, both U-M faculty, have received Washington Academy of Sciences Awards. The Academy honored Groves, professor of sociology, LSA, and research professor, Survey Research Center, Institute for Social Research, for excellence in behavioral sciences and social science… -
June 11, 2012
MHealthy summer healthy eating series starts in June
More online Register, find dates, times or locations > MHealthy will conduct free, 30-minute healthy-eating events for faculty and staff every Wednesday this summer. Registration now is open for the June 13, 20 and 27 sessions of the “Eat Smarter: Summer Series,” which focus on a range of summer eating topics. Participants can attend in… -
May 21, 2012
Debra Kowich appointed interim general counsel
Debra A. Kowich, the associate general counsel who leads the public higher education practice group, has been named interim general counsel for the university, effective June 1. Her appointment was approved by the Board of Regents May 17. Kowich serves as the legal expert on questions regarding Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act and the state’s… -
May 21, 2012
Many U.S. families are underwater with debts
As the country emerges from the Great Recession, a substantial number of U.S. families are underwater — and not just with their mortgages. According to a new U-M report, about one out of every five U.S. households owe more on credit cards, medical bills, student loans and other noncollateralized debts than they have in savings… -
May 21, 2012
Religion a potent force for cooperation, conflict, research shows
Across history and cultures, religion increases trust within groups but also may increase conflict with other groups, according to an article in Science. “Moralizing gods, emerging over the last few millennia, have enabled large-scale cooperation and sociopolitical conquest even without war,” says U-M anthropologist Scott Atran, lead author of the article with Jeremy Ginges of… -
May 21, 2012
Accolades
Awards G. Lita Smith, a nurse practitioner in the Breast Care Center and nurse practitioner supervisor at the Comprehensive Cancer Center, recently was selected to receive the 2012 American Cancer Society Lane W. Adams Quality of Life Award for cancer caregiving. The award recognizes individuals who have made a difference through innovation, leadership and consistent… -
May 21, 2012
‘Fertilizing’ bone marrow helps answer why some cancers spread to bones
Researchers found that administering a common chemotherapy drug before bone tumors took root actually fertilized the bone marrow, enabling cancer cells, once introduced, to seed and grow more easily. The findings provide valuable insight as to why some cancers metastasize to bone, and eventually could result in new metastasis-prevention drugs, says Laurie McCauley, professor in… -
May 21, 2012
Record encourages participation in readership survey
As part of a major initiative to review and improve The University Record, we are inviting readers to share thoughts and opinions through a confidential survey. We want to know what you think about the Record, the Record Update and associated online publications. The survey, which is administered by Maguire Associates, will remain open through June 17.
