Academics
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May 19, 2016
UM-Flint adds two new graduate programs
Two new graduate programs — a Master of Science in Engineering and a doctoral degree in occupational therapy — have been approved at UM-Flint.
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May 18, 2016
Funding still available for engaged learning projects
To keep the momentum going beyond the Third Century Initiative the university is offering Transforming Learning for the Third Century-Networks for Engaged Teaching funds of up to $1,000.
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May 17, 2016
National leaders address what’s next for engaged learning
The semi-annual Provost’s Seminar on Teaching brought together 175 U-M faculty, administrators and staff with education leaders from other top universities to discuss the future of engaged learning.
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May 3, 2016
U-M launches first three XSeries programs on edX platform
The university is launching three new certificate programs on the online edX platform that are designed to help global lifelong learners keep pace with their careers.
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April 27, 2016
Distinguished Dissertation Awards
The ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award recipients are: Front row, from left, Lauren Cline, natural resources and environment; Konstantina Karageorgos, English language and literature; Bai Song, mechanical engineering. Back row, from left, Davide Orsini, anthropology and history; Brian Metzger, ecology and evolutionary biology; Maxwell Radin, physics; Alix Gould-Werth, social work and sociology. Read more about the winners. (Photo by Alexander Holmes) -
April 19, 2016
U-M, Ferndale partner on ‘citizen interaction design’
Ferndale will become the second city in Michigan to work with students in the School of Information to identify ways to use technology to foster citizen engagement.
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April 14, 2016
Canvas helps instructor develop ‘gameful’ approach to teaching
Using the new learning management system Canvas, English instructor Pamela Bogart created a highly engaged, student-centered learning experience for her cohort of master’s and doctoral students.
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March 28, 2016
Digital information project to help students with course decisions
As U-M students begin developing a plan for courses in advance of registration, a new tool called Course Profile can give them reliable data about their courses.
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March 11, 2016
TED Talks class teaches students to give ‘the talk of a lifetime’
Students in a new U-M mini-course called “How to Give the Talk of a Lifetime” are learning the finer points of delivering presentations known as TED Talks.
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March 8, 2016
U-M announces first massive open online courses on edX platform
The university’s Office of Digital Education & Innovation will launch its first four courses on the edX platform, beginning in April. U-M became a charter member of edX in October.
