Academics
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April 25, 2018
Power Foundation gift funds new policy engagement program
A $1.5 million gift from the Power Foundation will fund a program to encourage partnerships among U-M faculty and students, and people and organizations outside the university, who are actively working on public policy.
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April 17, 2018
New textbook deal targets affordability, guaranteed fulfillment
In an effort to create a more affordable, streamlined and reliable experience for students and faculty, U-M will begin working with Barnes & Noble College as its preferred textbook vendor.
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April 10, 2018
Golden Apple lecturer details political power of optimism
Sandra Levitsky, associate professor of sociology, delivered her “ideal last lecture” as the 2018 recipient of the Golden Apple Award.
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March 6, 2018
University announces first online degrees through Coursera
U-M and the online learning platform Coursera have announced a partnership to offer new master’s degree options in applied data science, public health, and construction engineering and management.
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November 22, 2017
Teach-out focusing on opioid epidemic starts Dec. 4
The next installment in the U-M Teach-Out Series will attempt to shed light on pressing questions surrounding the nation’s opioid crisis for three weeks beginning Dec. 4.
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November 13, 2017
Initiative paves way for certificate in augmented, virtual and mixed reality
U-M has launched a sweeping, interdisciplinary initiative to develop a graduate certificate in AVMR, or augmented reality, virtual reality and mixed reality.
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October 18, 2017
New web resource supports engaged, interdisciplinary work
As U-M heads into a new century focused on engaged and interdisciplinary learning and research, there is a new hub for resources and storytelling around these goals.
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October 16, 2017
Course promotes search for political common ground, solutions
Can Republicans and Democrats agree on anything at all? That’s one of the questions being explored in a new undergraduate course at LSA.
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October 11, 2017
Ross announces dual MBA degrees for dental, pharmacy students
The Stephen M. Ross School of Business has announced two new dual degree programs, to be offered in conjunction with the College of Pharmacy and the School of Dentistry.
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September 28, 2017
Next teach-out topics include elusive sleep, digital footprint
Sleep deprivation, fake news, privacy and reputation, and the internet’s effect on human society are topics that will be discussed in the next round of the U-M Teach-Out Series.
