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  1. April 3, 2024

    Timber construction begins at College of Pharmacy project

    Mass-timber structures are being erected as part of the new College of Pharmacy building project, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and emphasize a shared culture of sustainability.

  2. March 19, 2024

    Unlocking origami’s power to produce load-bearing structures

    For the first time, load-bearing structures like bridges and shelters can be made with origami modules — versatile components that can fold compactly and adapt into different shapes — U-M engineers have demonstrated.

  3. March 11, 2024

    Campus briefs

    Short news items from around the University of Michigan.

  4. October 4, 2023

    President’s house gets accessibility, infrastructure upgrades

    The President’s Residence will reopen this month after undergoing renovations that blended historic preservation with contemporary updates while improving the home’s accessibility.

  5. March 23, 2023

    Regents approve plans for UM-Flint collaborative tech facility

    The Board of Regents has approved design and construction plans for an academic teaching facility at UM-Flint that will focus on technology, flexibility and collaboration.

  6. March 23, 2023

    Recreational Sports fields to be added on North Campus

    Two new artificial-turf sports fields will be constructed on North Campus, to serve as a space for student health and well-being, replacing facilities displaced by the new Central Campus housing project.

  7. March 6, 2023

    Dentistry addition rated LEED Silver for sustainability

    A courtyard addition to the Dental Building and W.K. Kellogg Foundation Institute recently earned LEED Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council in recognition of sustainability efforts.

  8. October 20, 2022

    Regents approve updated College of Pharmacy building plan

    U-M is moving forward with plans to construct a new 142,000-square-foot teaching and research facility for the College of Pharmacy at the corner of Glen Avenue and East Huron Street.

  9. August 29, 2022

    Major campus projects under construction in 2022-23

    As the university continues to move out of its pandemic-imposed restrictions, construction on major projects is picking up around campus. Here’s a look at major projects underway.

  10. April 29, 2022

    North Campus, Flint buildings earn sustainability ratings

    Three U-M buildings — two on North Campus and one at UM-Flint — recently earned LEED certifications from the U.S. Green Building Council in recognition of sustainability efforts.