Campus News
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October 3, 2014
Robert Axelrod awarded National Medal of Science
Robert Axelrod, a U-M professor of political science and public policy, has received the National Medal of Science by President Obama.
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October 2, 2014
Applicants sought for President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Applications are being accepted through Nov. 1 for the fourth year of the U-M President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program.
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October 1, 2014
Biology student wins national contest to fund and film expedition
A U-M senior and nature filmmaker has beat out more than 700 competitors to win the National Geographic Channel’s Expedition Granted contest.
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October 1, 2014
University moves up in latest world rankings
The University of Michigan is ranked as the world’s 17th top institution, according to Times Higher Education, moving up one spot from last year.
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October 1, 2014
Ergonomic grants available to help solve workplace issues
Departments and units needing financial help to address ergonomic issues can receive up to $5,000 in MHealthy ergonomic grant funds.
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September 30, 2014
Grad students, postdocs gain strategies for success as faculty
Nearly 300 graduate students and postdoctoral scholars from 16 U-M schools and colleges attended the 12th annual “Preparing Future Faculty” conference Monday.
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September 30, 2014
MCubed opens public funding phase with projects in two areas
With more than $1 million in gifts, a new phase of the MCubed research-funding program will open this month, broadening the scope of U-M’s unique initiative.
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September 30, 2014
President calls for review of player safety procedures
President Mark S. Schlissel has made a strong statement expressing his “extreme disappointment” in the events surrounding quarterback Shane Morris’ injury in Saturday’s loss to Minnesota, and instructed Athletics to conduct a thorough review of in-game player safety procedures, particularly those involving head injuries.
• Also on Tuesday, Athletic Director Dave Brandon issued a detailed accounting of the sequence of events regarding how Morris’ injury was handled.
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September 29, 2014
Adviser sends students abroad, finds global inspiration
Many of Jill Peters’ fondest childhood memories are of her parents taking her on “pretty epic summer vacations.” For Peters, the International Programs adviser in the College of Engineering, these family memories inspired a lifelong passion for global learning.
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September 29, 2014
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