Global Engagement
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February 17, 2015
U-M is No. 8 biggest producer of Peace Corps volunteers
The University of Michigan was the eighth-largest producer of Peace Corps volunteers last year, with 51 undergraduate alumni serving around the world.
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February 12, 2015
U-M Fulbright recipients
List of U-M student and faculty Fulbright recipients.
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February 12, 2015
U-M receives more Fulbrights than any other U.S. public university
Students from U-M have received 28 Fulbright grants — more than any other public university in the nation during the 2014-15 academic year. Seven U-M faculty members also received Fulbrights.
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February 9, 2015
Sustainability crucial for generations to come, coordinator says
For Sudhakar Reddy, volunteering is more than a passion: it’s central to his philosophy of sustainability. In 2006, Reddy helped found the Indo-American Eye Care Organization, a non-profit that since its inception has screened more than 70,000 people in India for eye problems.
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February 2, 2015
MHIRT celebrates 20th anniversary aiding health disparities groups
Now in its 20th year, the Minority Health and Health Disparities International Research Training Program has sent 395 U-M medical student researchers around the world.
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January 19, 2015
President Schlissel plans trip to China this summer
President Mark Schlissel will travel to China July 5-11 to continue to build relationships with Chinese partner institutions and strengthen relations with international alumni.
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January 19, 2015
U-M Solar Car Team wins Abu Dhabi Solar Challenge
An atypical U-M solar car squad raced in the inaugural Abu Dhabi Solar Challenge in typical U-M solar car fashion: finishing on top.
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January 19, 2015
Japan’s high suicide rate is focus of ‘Saving 10,000’ event
“Saving 10,000,” a free series of film, lectures and discussion forums that runs Feb. 5-7, addresses the issue of suicide in modern-day Japan.
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January 8, 2015
Campuswide design charette to brainstorm Ebola solutions
Designers, heath care researchers and African scholars at U-M will work in teams this month to generate creative responses to the ongoing Ebola crisis in West Africa.
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December 18, 2014
Weisers’ $50 million gift impacts six university units
Ronald and Eileen Weiser have made a $50 million gift to U-M, reflecting their involvement with the International Institute, School of Education, Athletic Department, Health System, University Musical Society and Stephen M. Ross School of Business.
