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January 28, 2013
Michigan Almanac tracks the numbers that define U-M
The Michigan Almanac, a systematic compilation of information about university operations, is being introduced as the “go-to” Web document for anyone interested in data about the university.
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January 28, 2013
MLK photos
Activist and educator Angela Davis speaks Jan. 21 in the Michigan Union Rogel Ballroom. Photo by Eric Bronson, Michigan Photography. Students from Kappa Sigma and Theta Phi Alpha build storage sheds at Habitat for Humanity as part of MLK Day activities at UM-Flint. Photo by Mel Serow, UM-Flint. MLK Jr. speechwriter Clarence Jones addresses the… -
January 28, 2013
East Quad and North Quad to include new living experiences
University Housing is introducing two new living experiences for students in the fall of 2013.
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January 28, 2013
R&D spending growth for URC surpasses other leading U.S. research clusters
More info Read the sixth annual URC Economic Impact Report > Michigan’s University Research Corridor generated $15.5 billion in economic impact statewide, exceeded $2 billion in annual research expenditures and awarded more than 31,600 degrees in one year, placing it at or near the top of seven university innovation clusters in the U.S., according to… -
January 28, 2013
U-M Library receives $1.25 million Mellon Grant for conservation
The U-M Library has received a $1.25 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to create an endowed conservation librarian position. The new position will enable the library to expand its well-established conservation program, which plays a vital role in ensuring that the library’s vast print collection is available for research, exhibition, and digitization.… -
January 28, 2013
Jerome Johnston directs ISR Research Center for Group Dynamics
Jerome Johnston has been appointed director of the Research Center for Group Dynamics (RCGD), part of the Institute for Social Research. “I am delighted to make this appointment,” says ISR Director James S. Jackson. “Jere has interesting new ideas for supporting junior faculty, and his long experience brings a valuable perspective to this important leadership… -
January 28, 2013
Search committee formed for CEHHS dean
Kate Davy, provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs at UM-Dearborn, has announced the formation of a search committee for the position of dean of the new College of Education, Health and Human Services. The Board of Regents approved the move from School of Education to College of Education, Health, and Human Services in December.… -
January 28, 2013
Finance prof appointed special counsel for digital education
To ensure that the university is thinking strategically about educational technologies such as online education, a longtime faculty member has been appointed as special counsel for digital education initiatives. Gautam Kaul, the John C. and Sally S. Morley Professor of Finance at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business, was appointed to the half-time position… -
January 28, 2013
Female mice exposed to BPA by mothers show unexpected characteristics
Female mice exposed to Bisphenol A (BPA) through their mother’s diet during gestation and lactation were found to be hyperactive, exhibit spontaneous activity, and had leaner body mass than those not exposed to the chemical, researchers in the School of Public Health have discovered. BPA is a chemical most commonly found in the lining of… -
January 28, 2013
Soot has greater climate impact than previously thought
Black carbon, or soot, is the second largest human-caused contributor to global warming, according to a landmark study recently published that involves a U-M researcher. Behind only carbon dioxide in terms of its influence on the climate, the impacts of black carbon have been greatly underestimated, the researchers say. Their study, published in the Journal…
