Athletics
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October 16, 2014
President Schlissel outlines key goals for athletics at U-M
President Mark Schlissel said he was “deeply disappointed” with the athletic department’s initial response and handling of quarterback Shane Morris’ mild concussion, but he also said he would focus on four key goals as he takes the time to understand the broader issues affecting athletics.
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October 16, 2014
Athletics, CSG reach collaborative agreement on tickets, other matters
U-M students will pay less for season football tickets next year and facility rental fees will be eliminated for student groups with a charitable focus as part of a collaborative agreement announced Thursday between Central Student Government and Michigan Athletics.
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October 2, 2014
Enhanced player-safety measures will be in place for Saturday’s game
The Athletic Department will implement enhanced player-safety measures — including an injury spotter in the press box and two-way radios — starting with Saturday’s football game at Rutgers.
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September 30, 2014
Michigan Athletics statement regarding student-athlete safety and welfare
Issued by Dave Brandon, U-M Director of Athletics
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September 30, 2014
President calls for review of player safety procedures
President Mark S. Schlissel has made a strong statement expressing his “extreme disappointment” in the events surrounding quarterback Shane Morris’ injury in Saturday’s loss to Minnesota, and instructed Athletics to conduct a thorough review of in-game player safety procedures, particularly those involving head injuries.
• Also on Tuesday, Athletic Director Dave Brandon issued a detailed accounting of the sequence of events regarding how Morris’ injury was handled.
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September 18, 2014
Regents OK Athletics South Competition and Performance Project
The Board of Regents on Thursday approved the Athletics South Competition and Performance Project, located along South State Street.
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August 28, 2014
Och gift impacts students at Ross School of Business, Athletics
The university has announced the creation of the Och Initiative for Women in Finance in the Stephen M. Ross School of Business.
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July 17, 2014
Alumni gifts help fund new U-M Golf Course clubhouse
Financial gifts from U-M alumni Rich Postma and Mary Petrovich will help fund a new University Golf Course clubhouse project, approved by regents Thursday.
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July 17, 2014
Fireworks denied for two football games
A request for the use of fireworks at Michigan Stadium for two home football games this fall was denied Thursday by the Board of Regents.
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July 16, 2014
University receives grant to support student-athlete mental health
U-M Athletics, the Depression Center and School of Public Health are partners on an NCAA grant to develop a program for supporting mental health initiatives for student-athletes.
