Academics
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October 16, 2019
U-M matches school-record Graduation Success Rate in NCAA report
U-M matched a school record for its Graduation Success Rate in the NCAA’s 2019 GSR and Federal Graduation Rate reports, which are released annually for all Division I institutions.
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October 3, 2019
Schlissel highlights arts, firearm injuries, academic innovation
At his annual Leadership Breakfast, President Mark Schlissel announced initiatives on firearms-injury research and the arts, a Center for Academic Innovation, and a multimillion-dollar fund to support research toward carbon neutrality.
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October 3, 2019
Schlissel announces plan to grow academic innovation
A $50 million, five-year commitment by U-M is part of a plan to support new models for education and provide learning experiences that are global, engaged and lifelong.
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September 24, 2019
University expands online course portfolio with FutureLearn
U-M’s mission to share knowledge across the globe and shape the future of learning is further enriched through a new partnership with the social learning platform FutureLearn.
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September 23, 2019
U-M offers online certification, teach-out about concussions
U-M will offer a professional certification on concussion training for those who work with high school athletes, and a general awareness teach-out for anyone interested in learning more about concussions.
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September 23, 2019
New portal for faculty, staff textbook adoption coming
U-M faculty, instructors and staff will transition to an online textbook and course material selection platform designed to personalize the process and promote affordable alternatives for students.
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September 19, 2019
Rackham launches strategic vision for graduate education
Rackham Graduate School has launched a new Strategic Vision for Graduate Education, a multiyear plan that outlines goals and objectives to reimagine graduate education at U-M.
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September 16, 2019
Provost announces XR initiative to spur collaboration, innovation
The university will advance its work in extended reality, or XR, through a major campuswide initiative led by the Center for Academic Innovation, Provost Martin Philbert has announced.
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September 11, 2019
Wolverine Pathways paving way to higher ed for kids unsure how to get there
Since launching a little more than three years ago, Wolverine Pathways is beginning to yield tangible results in its effort nurture the college goals of students at three Michigan school districts.
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August 28, 2019
Orientation provides connections, resources for new U-M faculty
New faculty members were welcomed to U-M and presented with various ways to enhance their teaching experience during the annual New Faculty Orientation on Aug. 28.
