Campus News
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February 2, 2026
LSA lecturer encourages his students to be free thinkers
That impulse to question authority and create space for collective expression has shaped Randy Tessier’s life. In his role as a U-M lecturer, Tessier brings that skepticism of hierarchy to his classroom.
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February 2, 2026
It Happened at Michigan: Eero Saarinen left his mark on North Campus
In the early 1950s, when the University of Michigan began imagining a second campus north of the Huron River, the Board of Regents turned to Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen to create a plan.
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February 2, 2026
UM-Dearborn’s EdD program gets refresh, goes online
Starting in fall 2026, UM-Dearborn’s Doctor of Education degree will be offered fully online, enabling greater access to earn a terminal credential commonly held by academics, superintendents and thought leaders.
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February 1, 2026
Obituary — John Leahy
John Leahy, renowned economist and beloved professor and departmental chair at U-M, died unexpectedly on Dec. 21, 2025 at the age of 64 following a recent accident.
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January 30, 2026
New program moves art from UMMA’s walls to students’ spaces
Art at Home made museum-quality art part of students’ daily lives, removing barriers to access and inviting closer, more personal relationships with art.
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January 30, 2026
Two virtual town halls on pouring rights planned
U-M employees, retirees, students and alumni can attend one of two virtual town halls on pouring rights at the university later this month.
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January 30, 2026
Upcoming digital accessibility training sessions available
The Disability Equity Office within the Equity, Civil Rights and Title IX Office and Information Technology Services are offering training opportunities on how to make digital content accessible.
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January 30, 2026
U-M United Way campaign continues tradition of giving
The U-M community once again came together in support of neighbors across southeast Michigan, surpassing its goal for the 2025 United Way Employee Giving Campaign.
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January 29, 2026
Open house shows impact of computational research facility
Nearly 400 area residents attended an open house in Ypsilanti, where they could learn more about the university’s plan to build a high-performance computational research facility.
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January 29, 2026
Obituary — Frances McSparran
Frances McSparran, associate professor emerita of English language and literature in LSA, died Jan. 10 in her native Belfast.
