Campus News
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May 26, 2020
A look at COVID-19 research and activity across U-M
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way the University of Michigan works on many levels, but it also has galvanized activity across the university as a broad range of academic, research and administrative units apply their expertise to this worldwide crisis. These synopses offer a glimpse into the variety of activity underway. Go online to… -
May 21, 2020
Regents approve overhaul of dismissal policies for tenured faculty
The Board of Regents have revised two Regents’ Bylaws to streamline policies governing the dismissal of tenured faculty. Changes affect procedures for dismissal, demotion or terminal appointment, and severance pay.
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May 21, 2020
Regents Roundup — May 2020
Other items approved by the Board of Regents at its May 21 meeting.
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May 21, 2020
Regents approve faculty promotions
The Board of Regents approved recommendations for new appointments and promotions for regular associate and full professor ranks, and received a report of clinical or research faculty promotions.
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May 21, 2020
Record email, print editions to reduce publication for summer
The Record’s print and email editions are shifting to a reduced summer schedule. Starting next week, the email will be sent weekly, with print editions scheduled for June 8 and 22, July 20 and Aug. 10.
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May 21, 2020
Mental, emotional well-being support available via app and text
As National Mental Health Month continues through May, U-M faculty and staff now have access to two new resources — a texting service and an online-mobile app program.
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May 21, 2020
Event to encourage XR technologies for remote teaching
The Center for Academic Innovation is inviting faculty and staff to an event May 28 in which they will be encouraged to reimagine courses as hybrid, remote immersive online and in-person experiences.
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May 20, 2020
Graham grants support applied science, collaborative research
From beetles to bikes, four projects newly funded by the Graham Sustainability Institute’s catalyst grant program share a common purpose: applying faculty expertise to solve real-world challenges.
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May 20, 2020
Digital twins of nuclear reactors could bring down energy costs
Safe and more affordable nuclear energy is the goal of a new project led by U-M, which will develop AI-enhanced “digital twins” of nuclear reactors through a three-year, $5.2 million grant.
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May 20, 2020
Six running for Senate faculty seat on police oversight panel
The Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs has approved the final slate of candidates nominated to run for the Senate faculty member seat on the U-M Police Department Oversight Committee.
