LSA
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March 30, 2020
García-Amaya receives 30th Golden Apple Award in virtual surprise
This year’s Golden Apple Award recipient, Lorenzo García-Amaya, was surprised with the award during a virtual meeting of the Speech Production Lab, a twist necessitated by social distancing.
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March 23, 2020
Lecturer uses horror course to engage students
Gina Brandolino, a lecturer IV in the Sweetland Center for Writing and the Department of English, LSA, engages students through horror courses she has taught for the past 10 years.
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March 16, 2020
Transfer recruiting coordinator opens home to foster dog
Kristin Heinrich, a transfer recruiting coordinator for LSA, recently welcomed a foster dog into her home and life. It provided a way for her to help without the long-term commitment of adopting another dog.
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February 20, 2020
Regents approve five 2020 Arthur F. Thurnau Professors
Miranda D. Brown, Angela Violi, Gyorgyi Csankovszki, John Montgomery and Susan Scott Parrish have been named Arthur F. Thurnau Professors in recognition of their outstanding contributions.
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February 12, 2020
Two faculty members awarded Sloan fellowships
U-M researchers Jenna Wiens and Alex Wright have been awarded 2020 Sloan Research Fellowships, which honor scholars whose achievements place them among the most promising early career researchers.
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February 3, 2020
Obituary: Samuel David Epstein
Samuel David Epstein, the Marilyn J. Shatz Collegiate Professor of Linguistics and Cognitive Science, died at home Nov. 29.
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January 29, 2020
LSA launches Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences program
A new LSA program called Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences will offer students ways to learn and expand their knowledge of quantitative methods for use with big data as part of their social sciences training.
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January 28, 2020
Grant to help U-M develop secure, high-capacity research network
A $1 million grant will help launch NetBASILISK, a collaborative effort that will enhance the university’s network security and assist the needs of its research community.
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January 27, 2020
New LSA Building open to serve and support students
The new LSA Building is up and running and open for LSA students to make the most of their new home on campus. The building opened in January, and includes a range of resources.
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January 20, 2020
New center to focus on ethical, equitable computing practices
U-M leaders at the forefront of research on the opportunities and pitfalls surrounding society’s expansive use of technology are part of the new Center for Ethics, Society, and Computing.
