Global Engagement
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May 31, 2017
U-M celebrates official name in Chinese
The university has a new, official Chinese name: 密西根大学. It was unveiled by S. Jack Hu, vice president of research, during the recent Pan Asia alumni reunion in Shanghai.
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April 24, 2017
William Davidson Institute honors 25 years at U-M, looks to future
Twenty-five years ago this week, Guardian Industries owner William Davidson donated $30 million to create an institute at U-M that would assist the development of “emerging economies.”
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April 14, 2017
Louise Baldwin honored for service in international education
Louise Baldwin, senior associate director of the International Center, is the recipient of the inaugural President’s Award for Distinguished Service in International Education.
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March 22, 2017
Wallenberg Fellow to use children’s stories to pursue social justice
LSA senior Adelia Davis has been selected as this year’s Wallenberg Fellow, which is given each spring to a graduating senior with exceptional promise and accomplishment to service and the public good.
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March 10, 2017
IT leader Edward Happ to head two new information centers at UMSI
The School of Information will establish two new information centers to improve communications infrastructure in underserved communities and advance data usage by organizations in those areas.
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February 28, 2017
U-M climbs to No. 4 on Peace Corps top-producer list
U-M has moved up two spots to No. 4 on the list of colleges and universities that produce the most Peace Corps volunteers. It is the fourth all-time producer of Peace Corps volunteers.
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January 19, 2017
U-M strengthens collaborations with China
U-M will collaborate with Chinese institutions to advance research, development and deployment of new transportation technologies and cutting-edge innovations.
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January 12, 2017
Professorships recognize 14 faculty members for global health work
Fourteen faculty members who work across the world to improve public health are the first to be named U-M Professors of Global Public Health.
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December 9, 2016
New award to recognize international work of faculty, staff
U-M is looking to recognize faculty and staff who make possible the university’s efforts that contribute each year to helping students go abroad, and work with international students and faculty on campus.
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November 16, 2016
U-M to establish new partnerships with Chinese institutions
In efforts to solve pressing global issues such as clean and safe water and next-generation transportation, U-M is entering into several agreements with Chinese institutions.
