Campus News
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April 30, 2021
Choreographer to Rackham graduates: ‘Keep it simple’
At the conclusion of a complex year, Twyla Tharp’s message at the Rackham Graduate Exercises was to “keep it simple.” The acclaimed choreographer and dancer delivered a virtual address to those receiving U-M advanced degrees.
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April 30, 2021
Study abroad experience cemented graduate’s career goals
Tiffany Harris, an LSA student who double majored in political science and African American studies, wants to become a lawyer focusing on using restorative justice to help reduce gender-based violence in South Africa.
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April 30, 2021
Pharmacy graduate takes aim at a cure for diabetes
As part of his diabetes advocacy work, David Schapiro has traveled around the country giving speeches, meeting with lawmakers and conducting research.
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April 30, 2021
Deadline extended for those seeking diversity leadership position
The Office of the Provost has taken the first step toward filling the university’s position of vice provost for equity and inclusion and chief diversity officer. Robert Sellers will step down from the role at the end of the year.
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April 30, 2021
University retires BlueJeans videoconferencing service
One of the university’s original videoconferencing services, BlueJeans, is retiring Saturday. Information and Technology Services will continue to offer Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams.
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April 29, 2021
U-M task force aims to help corporations act responsibly
Corporations like to make statements about their responsibility to society, but follow-through is sometimes lacking. The Erb Institute has launched an effort to bridge that gap.
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April 29, 2021
Planet Blue Student Innovation Fund aids sustainability projects
The U-M Student Sustainability Coalition has awarded three new grants through the Planet Blue Student Innovation Fund to support large-scale, student-led projects that increase sustainability on the Ann Arbor campus.
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April 28, 2021
Sarah DeFlon to fill union staff position on police oversight panel
Sarah DeFlon, a registered nurse, was elected to represent bargained-for staff on the U-M Police Department Oversight Committee for a two-year term beginning in May.
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April 28, 2021
Art of queer health sciences featured in new exhibition
A community art exhibition, “The Art of Queer Health Sciences,” explores what happens when science prioritizes empathy. It will be on view in downtown Ann Arbor until May 5.
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April 28, 2021
Catherine Hadley named one of 62 Truman Scholars for 2021
A junior in LSA who plans to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in sociology in 2022, Catherine Hadley is U-M’s 28th Truman Scholar. The prestigious scholarship provides up to $30,000.
