In the News

  1. Free speech: U-M president, faculty, students, and media lead online teach-out series

    Campus-wide initiative seeks to engage a larger community in the conversation about free speech at universities, recognizing conflict, and effectively exchanging ideas with those who may have different perspectives.

  2. Museum Studies Program brings together diverse cohorts of students with ranging interests

    Students from unique academic backgrounds gain new perspectives on museum theory and history through this close-knit program while also gaining practical experience in the field.

  3. Artist Chico MacMurtrie, U-M students to test 40-foot robot created to cross U.S.-Mexico border

    Renowned artist works with an interdisciplinary team of students to unveil a visionary robotic sculpture, constructed to encourage thought about borders, peace, and unity.

  4. Researcher develops resources to promote critical thinking, build professional skills with epidemiology writing assignments

    The open-source resource helps Public Health educators make writing assignments more authentic, so students will be better prepared to write in the field once they graduate.

  5. Crisis informatics skills get tested in dramatic simulation

    School of Information students participate in an intense crisis simulation as an evaluation of their ability to solve problems — without technology.

  6. Poverty Solutions, Community Action and Social Change partner to bring undergraduate students certificate program

    The presidential initiative program offers a new opportunity for students to learn about poverty, gain skills needed for social change, and promote solution-based thinking.

  7. U-M Poverty Solutions highlights partnerships, announces new investments to fight poverty

    New partnerships, programs implemented to boost job opportunities and raise the public’s awareness about low-income families are highlights of first-year initiative to prevent and alleviate poverty.

  8. U-M emeritus professor finds new life of teaching in retirement

    Former Stamps professor and dean stays involved with the U-M community through product design, working with U-M students and alumni to create low-cost materials to help address social issues.

  9. U-M professor brings annual North American Conference on Video Game Music to campus

    SMTD professor Matthew Thompson — known as a leader in the field of video game music — shares his passion with students through his course and an annual conference.