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September 30, 2013
Stepfamilies add to burden of women caregivers
Caregiving is always tough, but it’s that much tougher when caregivers have to rely on family ties that are ambiguous, strained or virtually nonexistent, a University of Michigan study suggests. Published online this month in the Journal of Marriage and Family, the U-M study is one of the first to explore how divorce and remarriage… -
September 30, 2013
New institute at U-M advances computational simulation
More information • Michigan Institute for Computational Discovery and Engineering temporary website. • Institute certificate program. Computational simulation often is thought of as the third pillar of science — the others being theory and experimentation. A new institute at the University of Michigan will advance this newest addition to the researcher’s toolkit in fields including… -
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 23, 2013
Regents approve School of Education renovation
The Board of Regents approved renovations to the 90-year-old School of Education building during its meeting Sept. 19. The $13.6 million renovation will upgrade approximately 8,300 square feet.
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September 23, 2013
U-M shuttle service to connect Ann Arbor, Detroit
The U-M Detroit Center and Semester in Detroit Program Oct. 5 will launch a free Friday and Saturday shuttle service between Detroit and Ann Arbor, with the help of pilot funding by the Transforming Learning for the Third Century Fund.
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September 23, 2013
Extreme binge drinking: How common is it among high school seniors?
A University of Michigan study published online in JAMA Pediatrics finds that 10 percent of high school seniors have engaged in extreme binge drinking, drinking 10 or more alcoholic drinks in a single sitting. The study is based on data from a nationally representative sample of more than 16,000 high school seniors, surveyed between 2005… -
September 23, 2013
Most college students favor LGBT civil rights, but many don’t
Although college students generally support equal rights and protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, many still don’t, according to a new University of Michigan study. About one in five college students oppose or are neutral to LGBT policies involving employment protection and nearly a third oppose or are neutral to same-sex marriage and…
