Campus News
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February 15, 2021
Campus briefs
Short news items from around the University of Michigan.
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February 11, 2021
Whitmer seeks 2 percent increase in higher-ed spending for FY ’22
Each of the state’s 15 public universities would receive a 2 percent increase in state funding under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s budget proposal for the 2021-22 fiscal year.
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February 11, 2021
U-M bringing together leaders to discuss future of Africa
U-M will bring together leaders in higher education, industry and government for a weeklong series of discussions on the key issues and opportunities that aim to help shape Africa in the coming decades.
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February 11, 2021
Higher Learning Commission accredits U-M for another decade
U-M has been granted renewal of institutional accreditation for another 10 years by the Higher Learning Commission. The decision comes as the result of a comprehensive evaluation by HLC peer reviewers performed last spring.
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February 11, 2021
New state allocation strategy limits U-M COVID-19 vaccine rollout
A revised state strategy for distributing COVID-19 vaccine, coupled with an overall shortage of available vaccine, is limiting Michigan Medicine’s ability to offer new first-dose appointments.
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February 10, 2021
Associate professor appointed to FDA cybersecurity position
U-M computer science researcher Kevin Fu is joining the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in its ongoing effort to ensure the safety and effectiveness of medical devices.
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February 10, 2021
Forum provides task force with input about U-M policing
Students, parents, faculty and staff shared their experiences with campus policing this week as part of an ongoing effort to determine what’s working and what needs to be improved at the Division of Public Safety and Security.
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February 10, 2021
Faculty members elected to National Academy of Engineering
U-M professors Lutgarde Raskin and Kamal Sarabandi have been honored with membership in the National Academy of Engineering — one of the field’s highest honors.
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February 10, 2021
Students build online resource to help families get creative
Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design students created Art Connects Kids, a website brimming with original art projects for families to do together at home.
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February 9, 2021
Hardship research offers guidance for economic relief package
Material hardship in the United States rose significantly in the final months of 2020 and was particularly high for households with children, according to new research from Poverty Solutions at U-M.
