Stories by Sam Gringlas
University bracing for possible cuts in federal funding
BY JENNIFER CALFAS AND SAM GRINGLAS
As federal research funding is on the line, the University is on high alert. If Congress doesn’t reach a deal to reduce the federal deficit before March 1, across-the-board cuts will be automatically be set in place — akin to the so-called fiscal cliff that was narrowly avoided at the end of 2012.
Regents approve residence hall construction, Pollack as next provost
- Adam Glanzman/Daily
BY SAM GRINGLAS
The University’s Board of Regents convened Thursday to approve an array of construction projects, including large-scale renovation plans for two University residence halls, as well as to approve the appointment of Martha Pollack as the University’s next provost.
Law dean reflects on time at post
BY SAM GRINGLAS
After lunch Friday, Law School Dean Evan Caminker leaned back in one of the leather armchairs in his bright Hutchins Hall office.
Off the record
- Photo by Teresa Mathew
BY SAM GRINGLAS
Every gate has its keepers — those with the clout to open and to unlock, but also the power to contain and restrict. On campus, members of Greek Life, athletic departments and administrators, as well as their spokesmen, all have a role to fulfill: They seek to uphold a brand’s name, keep strategies competitive and ensure initiatives are carefully planned. But does secrecy — or the efforts to report it — ever go too far?
Asian InterVarsity allowed back on campus
BY SAM GRINGLAS
The Asian InterVarsity Fellowship gained University recognition as an official campus organization Monday afternoon, a reversal of allegations last week that it violated non-discrimination policies.
Pollack to be next provost
BY PETER SHAHIN
University President Mary Sue Coleman has appointed Martha Pollack as the next University provost and executive vice president for academic affairs.
Regents fly to California for meetings
BY PETER SHAHIN
In place of the regularly scheduled, public Regents meeting, the delegation will engage donors as well as meet with California’s top academics to discuss the future of higher education.
Six hospitalized after fire breaks out on Packard St.
- Terra Molengraff/Daily
BY SAM GRINGLAS
Six people were taken to University Hospital Sunday evening after flames engulfed multiple units of an apartment complex at 1310 Packard Street.
Increased number of early applicants
BY SAM GRINGLAS
By Christmas, thousands of Wolverine hopefuls across the nation had feverishly checked their inboxes, waiting for the block-‘M’-headed e-mail that would relieve weeks of sweaty palms, restless nights and an obsession with hitting “refresh” on their browsers.
Coalition for Tuition Equality stages protest at Regents meeting
- Ruby Wallau/Daily
BY JENNIFER CALFAS AND SAM GRINGLAS
Amid a sea of yellow shirts, LSA freshman G.S. Suri backed away from the microphone. His mouth sealed shut with red duct tape, Suri returned to his seat on the floor. Holding his head in his hands, he began to cry.
