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September 30, 2013
Old school: U-M in History
School spirit
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September 30, 2013
Latinos with disabilities rely on cultural ties to avoid substance abuse
People with physical disabilities often turn to alcohol and drugs to cope with their condition, but many disabled Latinos rely heavily on cultural ties with family and friends to help them steer clear of substance abuse, University of Michigan researchers say. Unlike previous research that only looked at negative factors, a new U-M study indicates… -
September 30, 2013
Presidential search forums draw wide campus interest
The university’s next president should further boost diversity and make sure legislators know that more support for U-M will help the state compete in the global economy.
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September 30, 2013
School of Nursing strengthens Peace Corps partnership with fellows program
The University of Michigan School of Nursing now offers the Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program to returning Peace Corps volunteers who are interested in pursuing a master’s degree. UMSN will award up to two $10,000 fellowships each year to new students. “The Coverdell Fellows Program is a means of recruiting candidates who have served in… -
September 30, 2013
U-M ‘gateway’ website will get new look
Come Wednesday morning the University of Michigan’s front door on the Internet will have a new look that is grounded in powerful photography and graphic presentation and built on a foundation that automatically adjusts for any type of digital device.
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September 30, 2013
An unexpected alliance of art, social science
Universities foster odd bedfellows. The University of Michigan Museum of Art wanted to do a survey of visitors to one of its major exhibitions. The Program in Survey Methodology at the university’s Institute for Social Research was looking to give its students real-life survey experiences. A perfect match. It all started in late spring when… -
September 30, 2013
Lester Monts to return to faculty in July 2014
Lester Monts, senior vice provost for academic affairs and senior counselor to the president for the arts, diversity, and undergraduate affairs, will swap his top leadership office for the classroom and field research in July 2014.
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September 30, 2013
Engineering with Grace: Software class aims to help one teen communicate
To signal “yes,” Grace Simon raises her right fist. For “no,” she shakes her head. And that, for the most part, is how the 13-year-old communicates with the world. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 6 months old, Grace doesn’t have the muscle control to speak, sign or walk. But her capable mind understands spoken language… -
September 30, 2013
Employees asked to save the date for Victors for Michigan kickoff events
Faculty, staff, students and community members are being asked to come together Nov. 8 for events launching the Victors for Michigan campaign, the most ambitious fundraising campaign in U-M history.
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September 30, 2013
Don't miss: Former Ukrainian president to speak about democracy
The Weiser Center for Emerging Democracies will host Viktor Yushchenko, president of Ukraine from 2005-10, for the lecture, “Shades of Orange: A Decade of Ukrainian Democracy,” at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Rackham Amphitheatre. Yushchenko came to office as the result of the 2004 Orange Revolution, which brought millions of Ukrainians to the streets for…
