LSA
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November 22, 2021
Associate professor’s love of dance started early
A dramaturg, dance historian and theorist, Clare Croft is associate professor of American culture in LSA. She also has launched and curated projects to promote queer dance and open dialogue in that sphere.
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November 21, 2021
LSA senior named Rhodes Scholar for 2022
Rachael Merritt, an LSA senior double majoring in Russian and international studies, has been named a 2022 Rhodes Scholar. She is the 30th Rhodes Scholar from U-M since the awards were established in 1902.
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November 8, 2021
LSA professor launches effort to boost ocean science worldwide
Brian Arbic has founded the Global Ocean Corps and Conveyor, which he hopes will foster sustained, long-term ocean science education and research collaborations among countries worldwide.
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October 28, 2021
$40M Wilpon gift endows program for first-generation students
A $40 million gift from the Judy and Fred Wilpon Family Foundation will endow the Kessler Presidential Scholars Program at U-M in perpetuity. The program aids first-generation college students.
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October 25, 2021
Distinguished University Professors to discuss their scholarly work
Three faculty members who have been recognized with one of U-M’s highest honors will discuss their professional and scholarly experiences during an upcoming event.
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October 25, 2021
Student disability advocate to receive Neubacher Award
Because LSA senior Vincent Pinti is using his lived experience to explore and find ways to make U-M — and the world — a more accessible place, he will be honored with the university’s James T. Neubacher Award.
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October 18, 2021
Democracy & Debate project to continue through 2021-22
At a time when democratic institutions are under pressure and the U-M community is looking to engage, U-M will continue Democracy & Debate through the 2021-22 academic year.
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October 18, 2021
Obituary — Eugene Walter Nissen
Eugene W. Nissen died peacefully at home Sept. 27, two days before his 96th birthday. He worked at U-M for almost 30 years, 20 of them as the assistant dean of student academic affairs for LSA.
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October 4, 2021
Obituary — H. Don Cameron
H. Don Cameron, professor emeritus of classical studies, died July 17. Born Aug. 8, 1934, in Pontiac, Michigan, Don spent almost his entire academic life at U-M, receiving his A.B. in 1956 and beginning his first faculty position in 1959.
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August 30, 2021
Schools and colleges preparing for more traditional fall semester
The Record asked schools and colleges to share some aspect of the coming year they’d like to highlight, within the context of moving on after the pandemic’s restrictions.
