Stories by Jennifer Calfas
Suspicious behavior reports on the rise
BY JENNIFER CALFAS
After multiple reports of suspicious, unwanted sexual behavior around campus, University Police spokeswoman Diane Brown said though the incidents seem to be unrelated, there appears to be an ongoing trend.
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.
University to build graduate housing complex on Central Campus funded by largest donation in history
BY JENNIFER CALFAS
At the University’s Board of Regents meeting on Thursday, University President Mary Sue Coleman announced the construction of a new residence hall for graduate students.
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.
Students of the Year: Josh Buoy and Stephanie Hamel
- Teresa Mathew/Daily
BY JENNIFER CALFAS
For LSA seniors Josh Buoy and Stephanie Hamel, their film endeavors began in middle school, with a class project entitled “The Afrenchists,” which depicted French kings in the style of the television series “The Apprentice."
DREAM activist featured at event
BY JENNIFER CALFAS
On a January morning, Erika Andiola looked out the window to find police officers outside of her house. After entering the house, they arrested her brother and mother and deported them to their home country of Mexico.
Coalition to address federal, state laws at event today
BY JENNIFER CALFAS
After the University’s Board of Regents accepted a report detailing the benefits and drawbacks of in-state tuition equality for undocumented students, the University’s Coalition for Tuition Equality will host an event Thursday featuring a prominent immigration reform activist.
