Academics
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September 20, 2016
U-M, edX announce three online, social innovation MicroMasters
Online learners interested in educational leadership, social work and the growing field of user-experience research and design can earn more comprehensive certification or complete work toward an advanced degree at U-M.
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August 26, 2016
Cass Tech partnership encourages youth to pursue STEM careers
Four incoming Detroit high school seniors traded traditional summer fun for an opportunity to do university research through the Detroit Research Internship Summer Experience.
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July 11, 2016
U-M launches two specializations for new generation of data scientists
The University of Michigan is launching two new series of courses on Coursera as part of its commitment to developing curricula and lifelong learning opportunities for a new generation of data science students.
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July 5, 2016
Open house to kick off student-led co-learning project in Detroit
The Detroit City Study will host an open house 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the U-M Detroit Center. The program challenges U-M students to think about the role of universities over the next 50 years.
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July 5, 2016
Projects proposed by students
These are the humanities, social science and education projects proposed by students representing more than 10 programs and departments and four different schools within the university: 1. Mikell Hyman, sociology, will collect and analyze archival and interview data pertaining to Detroit’s 2013 bankruptcy to explore the hypothesis that intellectual elites (accountants, appraisers, consultants, economists) shape… -
May 25, 2016
Provost’s panel suggests new sustainability education structure
A new school of sustainability is among the key recommendations in a report by a faculty committee exploring ways to strengthen U-M’s position as a leader in interdisciplinary sustainability education.
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May 19, 2016
UM-Flint adds departments to meet growth
The UM-Flint School of Management will expand this year with the creation of the Department of Accounting, Finance and International Business, and the Department of Management and Marketing.
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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.
