Stories by Sam Gringlas
University discovery may change way doctors treat cancer
- Marlene Lacasse/Daily
BY SAM GRINGLAS
In a School of Dentistry lab on North University Avenue, researchers have discovered what could eventually change the way doctors treat cancer.
State Representative Jeff Irwin introduces tuition equality bill
BY SAM GRINGLAS AND JEN CALFAS
After two years of lobbying for in-state tuition equality at the University, the Coalition for Tuition Equality may find its efforts answered at the state level.
Unions and recreational space upgrades move ahead
- Adam Glanzman/Daily
BY SAM GRINGLAS
Inside the Michigan Union at Thursday’s meeting of the University's Board of Regents, the regents decided to administer a $65-per-term student fee to fund renovation of the Union and recreational sports facilities.
Coleman announces retirement in July 2014
- Nick Williams/Daily
BY PETER SHAHIN
At the University's Board of Regents meeting Thursday, University President Mary Sue Coleman announced her intention to retire after her term expires in July 2014 without seeking a contract extension.
“Leading the University of Michigan is the most challenging and rewarding work of my career. It's a tremendous privilege and one that continuously energizes me,” she said at the meeting.
• Storify: Students react to the announcement via social media
CTE plans to protest regents
BY JENNIFER CALFAS
The University’s Board of Regents received a report detailing the benefits and drawbacks of an adopting in-state tuition rate for undocumented students from the Coalition of Tuition Equality in mid-March. Since then, members of the Coalition for Tuition Equality have awaited University response.
‘Feeling stuck? Us too:’ Eight arrested following protest for tuition equality for undocumented students
- Terra Molengraff/Daily
BY JENNIFER CALFAS
Led by a University Police officer, Public Policy senior Kevin Mersol-Barg crossed State Street, hands cuffed behind his back. Before entering the squad car, he uttered a few words as chants advocating in-state tuition equality were echoed across the street.
Renovations, new degree to be debated by Regents
BY JENNIFER CALFAS & SAM GRINGLAS
At Thursday’s meeting of the University’s Board of Regents, the board will review a variety of renovation projects and a proposal for a new master’s degree offered by the Medical School.
Report: University professors are highest paid in Michigan
BY SAM GRINGLAS
The University has the highest paid professors in the state of Michigan, according to a recent report by the American Association of University Professors.
Survey tells University how it's doing
BY SAM GRINGLAS
Every semester, scores of online research surveys flood inboxes, prodding students to consider topics ranging from CTools to casual sexual encounters.
Public arts discussion reignited at FestiFools
- Teresa Mathew/Daily
BY SAM GRINGLAS
While FestiFools has been a prime example of public arts engagement in Ann Arbor since 2006, Sunday’s parade and Friday’s FoolMoon festival were produced with less University support than in previous years.
