Campus News
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May 29, 2020
On the Agenda: We need to bring about change
President Mark Schlissel issued a statement condemning the actions that caused the recent deaths of three African Americans, as well as “violence against people of color from all across our nation, including in our surrounding community.”
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May 28, 2020
U-M leaders address fall semester, other pandemic issues with faculty, staff
University leaders say they plan to announce a decision regarding U-M’s fall semester by the end of June, while continuing to examine how the university pursues its mission under the cloud of the coronavirus pandemic.
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May 28, 2020
University increases access to LinkedIn Learning resources
Students and temporary employees now have access to LinkedIn Learning to support their career and professional development, and a new feature gives faculty the option to create collections.
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May 28, 2020
Eleven teams receive RISE COVID-19 Education Innovation Awards
Michigan Medicine RISE honored 11 teams with RISE COVID-19 Education Innovation Awards in recognition of their proposals that answered the call to challenge existing education structures.
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May 28, 2020
#FitForTheFrontLine supports health care workers
Michigan Medicine, in partnership with 21 other health care systems and NBC Universal, has joined a national fitness challenge to get people moving in ways that are compatible with social distancing. #FitForTheFrontLine began May 26 and culminates June 14. Similar to a virtual 5K run, participants pledge to exercise on their own time between now… -
May 27, 2020
Schlissel: U-M committed to delivering ‘best education possible’ for fall semester
The university is working with leading public health experts to mitigate COVID-19 risks in preparation for an in-person fall semester, while developing contingency plans for high-quality remote learning.
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May 27, 2020
Deerfield commits up to $130M to commercialize drug discovery at U-M
A new partnership between U-M and health care investment firm Deerfield Management Co. will create a company to commercialize therapeutic projects that hold promise in solving unmet medical needs.
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May 27, 2020
Campus parking enforcement changes to take effect by July 1
As activity levels begin to increase on campus, several parking and transportation changes are planned. Medical Campus parking structures will be enforced starting June 22, and enforcement in all campus parking areas will resume July 1.
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May 26, 2020
Research re-engagement is focus of June 2 virtual town hall
Research leadership from across U-M will host another virtual town hall June 2 to answer questions and provide guidance on research re-engagement efforts amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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May 26, 2020
App calculates risk of delaying cancer care during pandemic
A team of data scientists and cancer doctors developed the OncCOVID app, which compares the risk to a cancer patient from postponing care with the additional risk posed by potential COVID-19 infection.
