LSA
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April 21, 2015
Weinberg Institute to offer graduate certificate in cognitive science
Beginning with the fall 2015 semester, the Weinberg Institute for Cognitive Science will offer a graduate certificate in cognitive science.
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March 23, 2015
As bicentennial nears, U-M offers courses in campus history
As U-M closes in on its 200th birthday, several new courses seek to elevate students’ understanding of the university’s historic role in American higher education.
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October 3, 2014
Robert Axelrod awarded National Medal of Science
Robert Axelrod, a U-M professor of political science and public policy, has received the National Medal of Science by President Obama.
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July 28, 2014
Research team discovers source of the sky’s X-ray glow
In findings that help astrophysicists understand our corner of the galaxy, an international research team has shown that the soft X-ray glow blanketing the sky comes from both inside and outside the solar system.
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July 17, 2014
Dennison Building to be renovated for academic centers, institutes
The university will invest $49 million to transform the Dennison Building into academic centers and institute offices.
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June 30, 2014
$1M grant to improve undergraduate chemistry education
A U-M professor of chemistry and engineering is among the 15 scientist educators selected as Howard Hughes Medical Institute professors, the institute announced Monday.
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April 25, 2014
Weinberg gives $7.7 million for new cognitive science institute
U-M alumnus and donor Marshall Weinberg has donated $7.7 million to create the new Weinberg Institute for Cognitive Science in LSA.
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April 25, 2014
Optimistic spouse better for partner’s health
If your spouse expects good things to happen, your health may be in luck.
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April 25, 2014
Found: An Earth-sized planet that might hold liquid water
In a dim and faraway solar system, astronomers have for the first time discovered a rocky, Earth-sized planet that might hold liquid water — a necessary ingredient for life as we know it.
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April 17, 2014
Political scientist selected as next LSA dean
Provost Martha E. Pollack is recommending the appointment of Andrew D. Martin as dean of LSA. He is a professor and vice dean in the School of Law at Washington University in St. Louis.
