Academics
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November 15, 2020
Latest state order imposes further restrictions on campus activity
The latest state order to curb climbing rates of COVID-19 means most college and university courses must be delivered remotely starting Nov. 18. Intercollegiate athletics may continue, but without any spectators.
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November 13, 2020
Ann Arbor campus students offered additional grading options
Revisions in the grading policy for the fall 2020 and winter 2021 semesters will offer Ann Arbor campus undergraduates the choice of keeping letter grades or using Pass and No Record COVID assessments on transcripts.
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November 1, 2020
Competition to help future leaders strengthen DEI skills
WDI Publishing, the Stephen M. Ross School of Business and its Sanger Leadership Center are joining to launch the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Global Case Writing Competition.
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October 29, 2020
$5M gift from Patricia W. Mitchell Trusts supports students
A $5 million gift from the Patricia W. Mitchell Trusts will open new doors for students at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business and those involved with the LEAD Scholars program at the Alumni Association.
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October 23, 2020
Short, online learning opportunities focus on election
The Center for Academic Innovation is offering three teach-outs focused on issues facing voters. They offer short, self-paced learning opportunities on current topics on the Coursera platform.
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October 4, 2020
Pandemic takeaway: Time to waive GRE requirement for public health degrees?
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a U-M doctoral student’s research finds some programs are now taking a hard look at the value of the Graduate Record Exam in public health programs.
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September 28, 2020
Caution and connection with in-person classes
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fall classes are being delivered in a mix of remote, in-person and hybrid formats, and instructors and students must be prepared for format shifts at any point.
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September 23, 2020
MyLA analytics tools support student learning experiences
Supporting student motivation and self-regulation through online tools has become more important than ever with the shift to remote learning for fall, and My Learning Analytics is ready to help.
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September 23, 2020
Movement science students test latest tech in on-campus course
Students in an advanced kinesiology class this fall are using the latest technology to study how movement and function impact health during workouts with and without a face covering.
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August 20, 2020
Ann Arbor campus adopts modified grading, flexible withdrawal
U-M’s Ann Arbor campus will use modified undergraduate course grading throughout the academic year to help address the challenges of pursuing coursework during COVID-19 pandemic.
