State & Community
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June 4, 2014
Fracking rare in Michigan but still generates concern, survey shows
An estimated 6 percent of Michigan’s local jurisdictions report fracking operations or activity to expand them, but the topic generates significantly more debate, a U-M survey finds.
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June 2, 2014
Colder-than-normal Lake Superior could push up water levels
Surface-water temperatures in areas of Lake Superior are expected to be at least 6 degrees Fahrenheit colder than normal by August, delaying evaporation season and possibly raising water levels, researchers say.
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May 29, 2014
URC a major factor in Michigan’s ‘Blue Economy,’ report says
The University Research Corridor, which includes U-M, plays a major role in protecting the Great Lakes region’s water resources, and using them promote to economic development.
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May 19, 2014
Dangerous-currents outreach focuses on state’s Great Lakes coasts
Michigan Sea Grant, which includes U-M, is collaborating on an effort to alert the public to potentially hazardous Great Lakes swimming conditions.
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May 13, 2014
2014 Michigan Road Scholars tour the state from the Soo to Detroit
Thirty U-M faculty and staff members from all three campuses recently traversed the state of Michigan on the 15th annual five-day Michigan Road Scholars initiative.
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May 8, 2014
UMHS’ service to community tops $429 million
The U-M Health System provided more than $429 million worth of community services in fiscal year 2012 — up 19 percent from the year before.
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May 5, 2014
Higher ed briefs
News from other Michigan public universities and U-M peer institutions across the nation.
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April 28, 2014
Higher ed briefs
News from other Michigan public universities and U-M peer institutions across the nation.
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April 22, 2014
U-M admission policies to remain unchanged after court’s ruling
The university will not make any changes to admissions policies after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld Proposal 2 of 2006, because U-M policies already are consistent with the state’s ban on the consideration of race in college admissions.
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April 21, 2014
Higher ed briefs
News from other Michigan public universities and U-M peer institutions across the nation.
