Academics

  1. September 27, 2018

    ‘Active learning’ effort a step toward broader change in higher ed

    U-M is leading a new multi-institutional project that aims to dispel professors’ concerns about the “active learning” teaching method that requires students to participate in their own learning.

  2. September 19, 2018

    International Institute announces interdisciplinary master’s program

    The International Institute at U-M will offer a Master’s in International and Regional Studies beginning in the fall of 2019.

  3. September 4, 2018

    #HereToLearn encourages learning lifestyle for U-M community

    Why are you “here to learn?” This question posed to alumni and other University of Michigan learners by the Office of Academic Innovation is followed with a commitment: We’ll help you get there.

  4. August 21, 2018

    Ross School announces plans to offer part-time MBA online

    The Stephen M. Ross School of Business has announced it will offer a Master of Business Administration degree for working professionals to be delivered mostly online.

  5. June 18, 2018

    Gameful learning event to encourage student ownership of learning

    The second Gameful Learning Summer Institute will focus on the strategy that encourages students to engage with their coursework by promoting a sense of autonomy, belonging and competence.

  6. May 29, 2018

    Online portal puts U-M digital learning opportunities in one place

    As U-M continues to expand its digital learning portfolio, Michigan Online offers one-stop access to online courses and learning experiences created by Michigan faculty and instructional teams.

  7. May 29, 2018

    Faculty, staff and students can earn free Coursera certifications

    Current students, faculty and staff at all three U-M campuses can now earn a verified certificate free of charge for online courses developed by U-M faculty and instructional teams for Coursera.

  8. May 24, 2018

    U-M sharing its teach-out concept with other universities

    U-M is sharing its model for teach-outs with other universities, helping them explore how the online learning events can encourage dialogue and public engagement.

  9. May 17, 2018

    Mozart and molars: Music soothes nerves of dental students

    The School of Dentistry uses live classical music to relax and clear the minds of first-year students before they are tested for the first time on using the scariest of tools — the drill.

  10. May 2, 2018

    Provost’s Seminar focuses on interprofessional learning experiences

    U-M faculty and staff explored the benefits and challenges of creating interprofessional learning experiences on campus at the Provost’s Seminar on Teaching.