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CSG attempts to address general admission football seating policy
BY AMRUTHA SIVAKUMAR
After a month of playing tug-of-war with University administrators, the battle against the newly implemented football general admissions seating policy has come to a halt.
University doctors use 3-D printing to save child's life
BY WILL GREENBERG
The partnership of two University doctors saved the life of a young boy in a desperate situation with the use of groundbreaking new medical technology, a splint to hold open an airway constructed through 3-D printing.
Admissions applications increase for seventh consecutive year
BY WILL GREENBERG
Future Wolverine hopefuls broke the record for the highest amount of undergraduate admissions applications in history for the 2013-2014 school year.
National conference discusses value of liberal arts education
- Terra Molengraff/Daily
BY AARON GUGGENHEIM
Former University President James Duderstadt, University President Mary Sue Coleman and University of Virginia President Teresa Sullivan, a former University provost, presented speeches and answered questions Thursday night during a panel in Rackham Auditorium as part of a national conference, held from May 22 to May 24, on the value of liberal arts within large research institutions.
Ann Arbor residents discuss Wall Street garage
- Natasha Janardan/Daily
BY LEWAA BAHMAD
Residents of Ann Arbor's Wall Street neighborhood met with University officials Wednesday to discuss the controversial construction of a new parking structure in the neighborhood.
First ever upgrades to University center since 1971
BY RACHEL PREMACK
A $1.5 million renovation will update the Power Center’s life safety and aesthetic features, beginning this summer.
University researchers create energy-efficient laser
- Marlene Lacasse/Daily
BY WILL GREENBERG
A University engineering project has successfully demonstrated the first polariton laser.
High-risk boys better able to detect depression in parents
BY ARIANA ASSAF
A study performed by University researchers shows that children are even more perceptive of their parents’ bad moods than originally believed.
Regents approve four agenda items
- Marlene Lacasse/Daily
BY AARON GUGGENHEIM
At this month’s meeting of the University’s Board of Regents, the regents heard from Business senior Michael Proppe, president of the Central Student Government, and approved multiple construction and renovation projects and faculty appointments.
Hilton named Dean of Libraries
- Marlene Lacasse/Daily
BY AMRUTHA SIVAKUMAR
The University's Board of Regents convened Thursday at the University's Dearborn campus to review a selection of infrastructure and personnel changes. Among these items was the appointment of Information prof. James L. Hilton as the dean of libraries
Research focuses on student affairs
- Marlene Lacasse/Daily
BY RACHEL PREMACK
During the symposium, the speakers emphasized applying theory to practice and vice versa and discussed topics such as student mental health, sexual assault prevention and career exploration.
New University site marks progress for the Coalition for Tuition Equality
BY AARON GUGGENHEIM
After a year of protests and rallies, the Coalition for Tuition Equality, a student organization that advocates for the in-state tuition rate for undocumented students who have lived in Michigan, has made another tangible mark of progress: a web page on the University's Office of Financial Aid website that offers information to prospective and current undocumented students.
Federal attention given to growing student debt
- Austin Reed/Daily
BY KATIE BURKE
The ever-increasing national student loan debt is raising red flags as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released a report on student loan affordability last week.
School of Public Health opens Center for Cancer Biostatistics
BY AMRUTHA SIVAKUMAR
As cancer research increases in complexity, interdisciplinary research methodologies are becoming more important in extracting viable results. As a result, the School of Public Health, in collaboration with the Comprehensive Cancer Center, will establish a new Center for Cancer Biostatistics within its departments.
Regents to consider appointment of James Hilton as Dean of Libraries
BY AARON GUGGENHEIM
At the monthly meeting of the University's Board of Regents, the regents will consider multiple proposals including a new graduate degree program, building and renovation projects, and multiple academic and administrative appointments. Below are four items to note at the upcoming meeting.
