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May 10, 2010
Study sheds light on the biological roots of PTSD
U-M researchers say they have identified what appears to be a crucial step in the chain of biological events leading to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Their findings support the idea that exposure to a traumatic event can trigger genetic changes that alter the body’s immune system, leading to post-traumatic stress disorder. PTSD is a severe… -
May 10, 2010
India’s electronic voting machines are vulnerable to attack
Electronic voting machines in India, the world’s largest democracy, are vulnerable to fraud, according to a collaborative study involving a U-M computer scientist. Even brief access to the paperless machines could allow criminals to alter election results, the seven-month investigation reveals. In a demonstration video available at IndiaEVM.org, the researchers show two attacks against… -
May 10, 2010
Flint senior secretary once drove a big rig
On the road to her job as senior secretary in the Department of Psychology at UM-Flint, Sharon Mittan worked as a long-distance truck driver and ran a restaurant and limousine service — all at the same time. Along the way she has developed some serious organization skills. Recently, she attended a conference that reinforced those… -
May 3, 2010
Three faculty members named to AAAS
U-M survey expert Robert Groves, Institute for Social Research Director James S. Jackson and School of Public Health biostatistics professor Roderick Little have been named to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a prestigious society that recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions in scholarly and professional fields.
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May 3, 2010
Soggy start couldn’t dampen graduates’ enthusiasm
Related story:Obama calls for participation, civility and proper role in government > Amid thunder and lightning, U-M undergraduates streamed into a large white tent at Elbel Field taking refuge from the rain. Beginning at 6:30 a.m. May 1, the tent served as a welcoming station where volunteers offered a wide variety of fruit, bagels… -
May 3, 2010
MHealthy launches two new online exercise resources
MHealthy is launching two new online features to help university faculty and staff test their knowledge of exercise and train safely for a fitness event.
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May 3, 2010
URC presidents testify before House subcommittee
The House Higher Ed Appropriations Subcommittee in Lansing heard those and other University Research Corridor success stories while listening to testimony Wednesday on state support for URC partners U-M, Michigan State University and Wayne State University.
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May 3, 2010
Part of North University to close for transit center project construction
Beginning today (May 3), North University Avenue will be closed between Fletcher and Church streets for the construction of the new Central Campus Transit Center.
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May 3, 2010
UMHS names first chief administrative officer
An experienced health care administrator at the U-M Health System (UMHS) has been chosen as the institution’s first chief administrative officer. Beginning May 17, Quinta Vreede will oversee key UMHS functions including regulatory compliance, government relations, public relations and marketing. Photo courtesy UMHS. She was chosen for the post by Dr. Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, UMHS… -
May 3, 2010
Student-run Will Work For Food initiative goes national
As President Bill Clinton spoke about the global problem of malnutrition while delivering the commencement address at U-M in 2007, student Steven Weinberg was so moved by the president’s words that he decided to take action. Weinberg founded Will Work For Food (WWFF), which attempts to bridge the gap between local community service and international…
