Stories by Ariana Assaf
New sites help students find subject tutors
BY ARIANA ASSAF
Wouldn’t it be nice to get a tricky homework question answered in the middle of the night or find a tutor who your friends have already used and recommend? Two new companies targeting students — one started by a University student — are working to do just that.
Entrepreneurship gift to help students innovate
BY ARIANA ASSAF
Students with innovative ideas may have the opportunity to turn then into reality thanks to a grant from an alumni start-up.
Students cover variety of topics on 'Michiblogs' site
BY ARIANA ASSAF
Peer into the mind of a University student.
In between economics lectures and calculus classes, the student has several thoughts and conversations about the basketball upset from the previous night, favorite recipes, social issues and various other topics.
Now, these thoughts can become public thanks to a blogging site run by Business junior Andy Green.
TechArb startup creates new fuel injector
BY ARIANA ASSAF
Two engineering students have created a new method of fuel injection to make small engines more environmentally friendly.
Engineering graduate student Lihang Nong and Engineering alum Brett Merkel began work on PicoSpray in the University’s TechArb start-up lab in November 2010.
DPSS names new units after reorganization
BY ARIANA ASSAF
After months of investigating flaws in the collaboration between University security departments, the University has taken the final steps in confirming its newly configured Division of Public Safety and Security.
Michigan football helmet reported stolen from clinic
BY ARIANA ASSAF
A Michigan football helmet used for research at the University of Michigan Health System Spine Clinic was reported stolen Friday, according to University Police.
Police investigate sexual assault allegations at hospital
BY ARIANA ASSAF
University Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault that took place at the University Hospital Emergency Room earlier this month.
University alum urges students to take risks to receive rewards
BY ARIANA ASSAF
At an address Wednesday as part of the Zell Entrepreneurship and Law Program speaker series, University alum Jon Sobel urged students to take risks in order to reap rewards.
Advisers urge students to avoid performing procedures abroad
BY ARIANA ASSAF
Pre-health students seeking to impress medical schools by performing elaborate procedures abroad might want to think twice before putting their foreign experiences on their applications.
World War II vets recount stories to commemorate Veterans Day
- Tracy Ko/Daily
BY ARIANA ASSAF
Six World War II veterans, proudly wearing baseball caps and leather jackets adorned with patches, spoke about serving in the U.S. military and returning from service at a Veterans Day event Tuesday evening.
