COVID-19
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August 18, 2020
The science behind campus bus changes during COVID-19
Engineers used smoke machines, physics-based modeling and route optimization algorithms to quantify risk.
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August 18, 2020
Schlissel, Collins explain fall semester virus testing plans
In an email to Ann Arbor faculty and staff, President Mark Schlissel and Provost Susan Collins outlined U-M’s coronavirus testing regimen, its rationale and underlying considerations.
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August 13, 2020
Schlissel to faculty: Despite pandemic, U-M’s commitment has not wavered
President Mark Schlissel told faculty during a virtual town hall that even though the fall semester will look different this year, U-M’s commitment to education, research and patient care has not wavered.
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August 13, 2020
Firms must share information for massive, rapid vaccine production
U-M law professor Nicholson Price says companies should share information about manufacturing now so that the pending massive scale-up production can be as smooth as possible.
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August 13, 2020
Campus buses to restructure routes, require face masks
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and U-M’s upcoming public health-informed fall semester, major changes are coming to the campus bus system that will take effect Aug. 24.
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August 12, 2020
Schlissel to staff: Focus on mission, engage in safe work practices
President Mark Schlissel told staff during a virtual town hall Aug. 12 that staying focused on U-M’s mission while engaging in safe work practices will be the keys to a successful fall semester — and beyond.
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August 11, 2020
Big Ten postpones fall sports competition due to COVID-19
The Big Ten Conference announced Aug. 11 that it is postponing all fall sports competition and conference championships due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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August 10, 2020
Applications for financial aid lagging among low-income students
A U-M study shows applications for federal and state financial aid, a leading indicator of how many students will enroll in and complete a college degree, have not increased in tandem with the additional need.
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August 6, 2020
UM-Flint receives $300K to support local economic development
UM-Flint has received a U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration grant to support regional economic development strategies in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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August 3, 2020
Student Life updates students about fall procedures
U-M students preparing to return to campus for a hybrid model of remote and in-person instruction this fall are being informed of new procedures to minimize the impact of COVID-19.
