Campus News
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April 27, 2020
Nursing homes ready for pandemics, but COVID-19 shows gaps
A new study by a U-M team that has worked to improve nursing home infection prevention for years shows that nursing homes were better prepared for this pandemic than the last one.
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April 26, 2020
DEI Committee setting action plan for UM-Flint
UM-Flint launched its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee in December 2019, and its members are now creating short- and long-term goals in a multi-faceted action plan.
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April 25, 2020
Study explores COVID-19 anxiety, depression, substance use
Orders to stay home during the coronavirus pandemic have led to more adults consuming alcohol and drugs to cope with stress, says a new U-M study that tracked behaviors after the pandemic started.
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April 23, 2020
Three from U-M elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Three U-M faculty members have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, which recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions in scholarly and professional fields.
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April 23, 2020
Siemens, U-M seek proposals for online engineering courses
Siemens Digital Industries Software and the Center for Academic Innovation are seeking proposals to help U-M faculty develop MOOC specializations that explore the future of engineering.
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April 23, 2020
U-M to launch three new online master’s-level programs
With the support of the Center for Academic Innovation, U-M has launched three master’s-level online programs in the fields of public health, social work, and sustainability and development.
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April 23, 2020
Face shield design guides makers in addressing PPE shortage
A face shield design shared recently by Michigan Medicine and the College of Engineering sets a standard of quality for 3-D printing protective gear to extend the life of virus-filtering N95 masks.
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April 23, 2020
University releases guide for nonprofits seeking public assistance
A new resource guide developed by U-M’s Youth Policy Lab offers timely information for Michigan nonprofits providing emergency response services as a result of COVID-19.
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April 22, 2020
18 faculty members chosen for Public Engagement Faculty Fellowship
The Center for Academic Innovation has named 18 U-M faculty members as the inaugural recipients of the Public Engagement Faculty Fellowship who will complete an intensive Studio Experience.
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April 22, 2020
U-M startup’s work could aid COVID-19 antibody test
COVID-19 antibody testing that’s portable, fast, cheap and precise could be possible with a microfluidic device invented at U-M and developed by U-M startup Optofluidic Bioassay.
