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July 13, 2009
Like a big empty garden, U-M’s new North Campus Research Complex — the former Pfizer property — is 174 acres of fertile ground ready to be planted with seeds of research opportunity. University officials hope to grow the massive, 30-building complex into a center for innovation, housing cutting-edge research and interdisciplinary teams of scientists. The…
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July 13, 2009
The university has selected eSports Partners Inc. as its new, exclusive, on-site retail merchandising partner for Intercollegiate Athletics. The new M Go Blue Shop will become the official store of Michigan Athletics. Under a 10-year contract, the partnership with eSports will deliver exclusive products and superior online service to U-M fans and provide greater selection…
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July 13, 2009
For the third consecutive year, the university has received a record number of applications from prospective freshmen: 29,939 for 2009–10, as compared to 29,806 in the previous year. As of June 8, 14,918 of these applicants were offered admission to the Ann Arbor campus. “The interest of so many highly qualified applicants continues to be…
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July 13, 2009
It might look like a simple smudge, but even the slightest stain on the ancient writing surface of papyrus could obscure a revelation of a past civilization. Now, with the advent of high-tech imaging, some of those secrets could reveal fascinating insights into everyday life of early Egyptian, Greek and Roman societies. Arthur Verhoogt, associate…
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July 13, 2009
An improving Michigan economy may be on the horizon, but the outlook still is grim for the rest of this year and into 2010, U-M economists say. “The light at the end of Michigan’s long economic tunnel, which residents have been yearning to see, eludes us still as we encounter yet another bend in the…
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July 13, 2009
As the domestic automobile industry struggles to address the worst financial crisis in its history, a report by the U-M Transportation Research Institute analyzes critical choices faced by automakers and finds that broad, deep, fast change is necessary for success. According to the report, “Fixing Detroit: How Far, How Fast, How Fuel Efficient?” successful turnarounds…
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July 13, 2009
It’s summertime, and the living — if not driving to work — should be easy. Campus commuters, however, may have a hard time finding a parking spot, particularly this summer, as several parking structures are being spruced up or expanded. “Summer is the best time to renovate U-M’s aging parking structures because the weather generally…
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July 13, 2009
It may be a little late for spring-cleaning, but Plant Building and Grounds Services is implementing a new, “green” cleaning program throughout campus. Called OS1 (Operating System 1), the system cleans “for health, not appearance.” “If you clean for health, then it still looks clean, but with added benefits,” notes Kristin Miller, business administrator for…
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June 22, 2009
Related stories:U-M plans largest ever investment in financial aid >UMHHC weathers tough economic climate, plans for growth >Dearborn, Flint budgets approved by board > The Athletic Department presented to the Board of Regents Thursday a proposed FY 2010 budget that will fund all sports to the full NCAA scholarship limit and support capital expenditures. Total…
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June 22, 2009
The faces in this book are worth preserving on paper, even as Web communications and social media surge in popularity. That’s the assessment of those who oversee and produce the Michiganensian yearbook, as they start to plan the 2010 edition this spring and summer. Recent Michiganensian staff members Eileen Hengel and Peter Andrews work on…
