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April 22, 2013
Phil Hanlon honored for decades of service to U-M
The Board of Regents publicly recognized Provost Phil Hanlon April 18 for his nearly three decades of dedication to U-M and offered "heartfelt congratulations" as he leaves the university to become the 18th president of Dartmouth College.
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April 22, 2013
UMHS creates state’s first cardio-oncology program
As cancer therapy becomes more effective and the number of cancer survivors increases, doctors are faced with a new challenge: ensuring patients have a healthy heart to enjoy the rest of their lives. The Samuel and Jean Frankel Cardiovascular Center, working with specialists at the Comprehensive Cancer Center, has launched Michigan’s first cardio-oncology clinic, a… -
April 22, 2013
Town hall expands conversation on race
National Public Radio journalist Michele Norris, whose Race Card Project encourages individuals to offer six words capturing their thoughts on race, expanded that conversation in a town hall meeting April 18.
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April 22, 2013
Don't miss: Class assignment becomes Robert Altman exhibit
Robert Altman on the set of “McCabe & Mrs. Miller” in 1971. Photo courtesy U-M Library. Students from the Department of Screen Arts & Cultures dove into the U-M Library’s largest archive, the Robert Altman collection, to create the exhibit “The Many Hats of Robert Altman: A Life in Cinema.” It is on display in… -
April 22, 2013
U-M to launch new master’s degree in health professions education
A new master's degree program at the Medical School will help doctors, nurses and other health professionals learn how to educate future members of their professions, and address the worldwide shortage of many types of health care providers.
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April 22, 2013
Harold Johnson Diversity Award goes to seven faculty members
Seven faculty members who have shown dedication to developing cultural and ethnic diversity at U-M have received the 2013 Harold R. Johnson Diversity Service Award from the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs.
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April 22, 2013
President’s Staff Innovation Award winners announced
A College of Engineering official who launched innovations resulting in a broader, more diverse group of graduate students, and the team that piloted a lower-cost, environmentally friendly cleaner for University Housing have received the first annual President’s Staff Innovation Awards. Other individual finalists • Anya Dale, Office of Campus Sustainablity • Teri Grieb, Michigan Institute… -
April 22, 2013
Teams recognized for outstanding seasons
The men’s swimming and diving team (above) received a Board of Regents resolution on April 18 recognizing its record-breaking season, culminating with the team’s 12th NCAA championship, the most of any swimming and diving program. Led by Coach Mike Bottom, the team finished the season with an 8-0 dual-meet record. Regents also recognized the men’s… -
April 22, 2013
Nisbet appointed AVP for technology transfer
Kenneth J. Nisbet has been appointed associate vice president for research – technology transfer in the Office of the Vice President for Research, effective May 1. “The creation of a senior-level leadership position for technology transfer reflects the growing importance to the university of bringing the new ideas and insights that arise from our research… -
April 22, 2013
New center to focus on the statistics of cancer research
As cancer research has become more complex, requiring advanced statistical analysis of data, collaboration between cancer researchers and statistical researchers has become ever more critical. As a result, the School of Public Health will establish a Center for Cancer Biostatistics within the Department of Biostatistics. “The center will be a focal point for biostatistical research…
