LSA
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January 21, 2022
Five named inaugural fellows in new anti-racism program
The Anti-Racism Collaborative has named five faculty members from across the university as Research and Community Impact Fellows.
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December 15, 2021
Two more anti-racism faculty hiring proposals approved
Two proposals submitted in the second round of U-M’s Anti-Racism Hiring Initiative have been approved for funding. Seven faculty members will be recruited to LSA, the School of Social Work and the School of Music, Theatre & Dance.
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December 10, 2021
In digital era, you are not alone even when you think you are
As the world becomes increasingly mediated, we have to rethink what it is to be alone and reconceptualize it as “noncommunication,” according to a U-M researcher.
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November 22, 2021
Zoom disrupts the rhythm of conversation, study shows
The frustration from being involved in a Zoom video conference, in part, can be connected to trying to catch subtle cues during conversations over Zoom, in the face of internet lag time, according to a new U-M study.
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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.
