Campus News

  1. April 7, 2025

    Obituary — John Swales

    John Swales, professor emeritus of linguistics and former director of the English Language Institute, died peacefully March 18, 2025.

  2. April 7, 2025

    Campus briefs

    Short news items from around the University of Michigan.

  3. April 4, 2025

    Bold moves in COVID-19’s early days power new possibilities

    Early on in the COVID-19 pandemic, U-M leaders brought engineers into emergency discussions to identify dangers and protect public health.

  4. April 4, 2025

    UM-Flint named a College of Distinction for 2025

    UM-Flint has been named a College of Distinction for 2025, which recognizes schools’ commitment to providing a high-quality undergraduate education.

  5. April 3, 2025

    Associate professor finalist for teaching award, $250k

    Melissa Gross, an associate professor in the School of Kinesiology and Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design, is a finalist for Baylor University’s 2026 Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching.

  6. April 3, 2025

    Ford School hosting screening of Oscar-nominated film

    The Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy will host a free, special screening of the Oscar-nominated documentary, “Sugarcane,” followed by a Q&A with filmmakers.

  7. April 2, 2025

    FDA approves gastrointestinal device developed at U-M

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a device developed at U-M that allows clinicians to help individuals with chronic constipation far earlier than other methods.

  8. April 2, 2025

    Ice storms temporarily close U-M Biological Station campus, trails

    Crews at the U-M Biological Station are working to assess damage and clean up after ice storms swept through northern Michigan, downing trees and power lines.

  9. April 1, 2025

    U-M engineers addressing EV battery shortcomings in cold weather

    A modified manufacturing process for electric vehicle batteries, developed by U-M engineers, could enable high ranges and fast charging in cold weather.

  10. April 1, 2025

    Documentary of U-M history premiering at tri-campus summit

    A film that explores the histories of inclusion and exclusion at U-M will premiere at the Inclusive History Project Summit on April 4 at UM-Dearborn.