University's Solar Car Team unveils new model in Detroit
3 hours ago
BY TUI RADEMAKER
DETROIT — A sleek futuristic-looking vehicle — the University’s Solar Car Team’s newest model — was welcomed amongst the crowd of cheering race crew members, family and corporate sponsors who attended the car’s unveiling at the General Motors headquarters in Detroit this morning.
Men's Track and Field
Men’s track and field coach, Fred LaPlante, retires after 16 years
BY ALEXA DETTELBACH
Michigan men’s head track and field coach Fred LaPlante announced his retirement on Monday, marking the end of a short head-coaching career as the 11th coach in program history
Forster discusses artistic vision, zombie storytelling in new film, 'World War Z'
BY SEAN CZARNECKI
“World War Z” director Marc Forster believes there remain new, exciting ways to tell a good zombie story. He shares his new cinematic vision and more in a conference call the Michigan Daily joined.
Plans for graduate housing progress
BY ARIANA ASSAF
Graduate students, get ready, the University’s plan to provide a housing complex just for graduate students is moving right along.
Butterfly garden opens at C.S Mott Children's Hospital
BY HILLARY CRAWFORD
Tuesday afternoon, patients and their families, along with the medical staff of the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, gathered in the new Healing Butterfly Garden to witness the release of Monarch and Painted Lady butterflies.
Bonnaroo scavenger hunt checklist
BY MELANIE KRUVELIS
A Daily writer takes on Bonnaroo with the help of a point-earning checklist of must-see acts, adventurous tasks and premeditated hijinks.
University study shows social media helps first generation college students succeed
BY STEPHANIE DILWORTH
Studies conducted by researchers at the University and Michigan State University reveal that first generation students now have new opportunities to make their college dreams a reality.
City Council approves renovation of pumping stations and amendment on signage
BY AARON GUGGENHEIM
The Ann Arbor City Council met Monday night to discuss a number of resolutions and ordinances, including some minor amendments to previous ordinances at a meeting that lasted over five hours.
Regents to discuss budget and renovations at Thursday's meeting
BY AARON GUGGENHEIM
The University’s Board of Regents is slated to hear and approve proposals for operating budgets and set tuition for the 2013-2014 fiscal year at its meeting on Thursday.
University alum Darren Criss performs at Michigan Theater
BY AMRUTHA SIVAKUMAR
Thursday morning started off with a bang as fans lined up in front of the Michigan Theater to attend a free Darren Criss and Theo Katzman concert — hosted by the Bank of Ann Arbor as a part of their annual Sonic Lunch series.
University to allow U.S. Attorney's office access to laptop
BY KATIE BURKE
There may be a new breakthrough in the five-year-old insider trading case against hedge fund SAC Capital. The University is working out a tentative deal with the U.S. Attorney’s office to allow access to former Neurology Prof. Sidney Gilman’s laptop computer, which could provide evidence of insider trading.
Betsey Stevenson named to President Obama's Council of Economic Advisors
BY AMRUTHA SIVAKUMAR
On Monday, President Barack Obama announced that he has nominated Betsey Stevenson, associate professor of public policy, to serve as a member on his Council of Economic Advisors.
























