Stories by Aaron Guggenheim
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.
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.
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.
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.
Paul King selected as executive director of C.S. Mott Children's Hospital
BY AARON GUGGENHEIM
Paul King, president and CEO of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, has been selected to replace Patricia Warner as the executive director of C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital.
Students of the Year: Elisabeth Hindert
- Natasha Janardan/Daily
BY AARON GUGGENHEIM
Elisabeth Hindert, an LSA senior, is the head of marketing for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, a group that works to connect student-athletes with the community, and the director of I Will, a student campaign to educate students and raise awareness about sexual assault at the University
Provost on budget: University outlook is optimistic
BY AARON GUGGENHEIM
Provost Phil Hanlon spoke before the Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs on Monday to answer questions regarding the administration’s budget preparations before the June meeting of the University’s Board of Regents
Serious flooding at North Quad displaces students
- Natasha Janardan/Daily
BY AARON GUGGENHEIM AND PETER SHAHIN
Around 10:30 a.m. Thursday morning, a pipe broke at the North Quad Residential and Academic Complex and began flooding student living spaces, classrooms and common areas, resulting in the cancellation of classes and partial evacuation of the building.
•Storify: Early social media reactions to the North Quad flooding
Events address tuition
- Ruby Wallau/Daily
BY STEPHANIE SHENOUDA AND AARON GUGGENHEIM
About 60 students from CTE member organizations gathered in front of the Fleming Administration Building on Monday, presenting letters and making speeches to show their support for tuition equality. Across campus, Vice Provost Martha Pollack talked affordability and college access with the University's Senate Assembly.
Assembly elects new members to SACUA
BY AARON GUGGENHEIM
On Monday, the Senate Assembly elected Robert Ziff, Laura Olsen and Anne Mondro to serve three-year terms on the Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs.
