As a student at Cass Technical High School in Detroit, Rico Ozuna-Harrison discovered how he could have a future in medicine. Every month, students from Cass Tech visit the University of Michigan to be mentored by medical students. “It helped me to stay focused and by doing so, inspired me,” said Ozuna-Harrison, who is now a sophomore at U-M.
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July 9, 2019
Four U-M researchers win PECASE awards
Four University of Michigan researchers received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor bestowed by the United States Government to scientists and engineers who are beginning their independent research careers.
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June 27, 2019
Wallenberg Medal to be awarded to Safa Al Ahmad, journalist and documentarian
Safa Al Ahmad, a Saudi Arabian journalist and documentary filmmaker, will receive the 2019 Wallenberg Medal from the University of Michigan.
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June 26, 2019
Women’s March effective in promoting multiple issues
When women organize marches or events to bring light to issues in addition to gender, a key question is whether it becomes more inclusive to the interests of marginalized groups.
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June 24, 2019
Outreach efforts offer access to underrepresented students
Stephanie Camarena says she didn’t know anything about college before participating in a University of Michigan summer research program.
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June 19, 2019
Students thrown into real-world scenarios with ViewPoint, an educational simulation tool
Over the course of two weeks, one group of University of Michigan students was tasked with fighting the opioid crisis.
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June 14, 2019
U-M Student move-out results in 12.5 tons of goods donated locally
The University of Michigan donated more than 12.5 tons of clothing, bedding, household goods and food to local organizations to benefit the Ann Arbor and surrounding communities following student move-out this year.
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June 13, 2019
Students thrown into real-world scenarios with ViewPoint, an educational simulation tool
Over the course of two weeks, one group of University of Michigan students was tasked with fighting the opioid crisis. During the semester, another class determined the fates of students seeking admission to universities. A third group at the Ross School of Business found out what it was like to be ambushed by media during a business crisis.
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June 10, 2019
U-M faculty win competition to reimagine Detroit’s cultural district
Three University of Michigan faculty members are part of a team that won an international design competition that will unite 12 cultural and educational institutions located in Detroit’s Midtown, and change the way visitors and Detroiters experience the area.