Stories by Kyle Swanson
Regents approve revision to tenure clock upper limit
BY KYLE SWANSON
The University’s Board of Regents unanimously approved a revision to Regents Bylaw 5.09 today, which will allow schools and colleges on campus to extend the upper limit of their tenure probationary periods by up to two years.
Medical School receives $56-million gift from Taubman
- Erin Kirkland/Daily
BY KYLE SWANSON
University officials announced today that the Taubman Medical Institute has received a gift of $56 million from its namesake.
'U' general counsel proposes changes to trespass policy
BY KYLE SWANSON
University officials have proposed changes to a highly criticized policy that has prohibited an estimated 2,000 people from stepping foot on the Ann Arbor campus in the last decade.
Gov. Snyder to deliver address at graduation
- Terra Molengraff/Daily
BY KYLE SWANSON
Republican Gov. Rick Snyder is expected to return to his alma mater next month to address this year’s graduating class as the Spring Commencement speaker.
Tim Slottow: The man on top of the bottom line
- Todd Needle/Daily
BY KYLE SWANSON
Many high-profile executives — individuals who have influence over multi-billion dollar corporations — hold high-stakes meetings throughout the day and are often unapproachable by those who don’t work directly with them.
Students tell Coleman of concerns for their futures
BY KYLE SWANSON
Students shared their concerns with University President Mary Sue Coleman yesterday at Coleman's fireside chat. Each student provided a slightly different story, but the overall issue was clear — students are unsure about how a University degree translates into a successful career.
Second phase of minority grad. initiative launched
- Chris Ryba/Daily
BY KYLE SWANSON
LANSING — Higher education leaders from across Michigan came together here yesterday to reaffirm their commitment to increase the number of minority students who earn bachelor’s degrees in math, science, technology and engineering.
Provost proposes to lengthen faculty tenure period to 10 years
BY KYLE SWANSON
University Provost Philip Hanlon will discuss a change to restrictions on the University’s tenure process when he addresses the University's leading faculty governance body later this afternoon.
Reinventing research: How University administrators envision collaborative science
- Illustration by Jake Fromm
BY KYLE SWANSON
With more than $1.1 billion spent on research last year, the University is a major competitor in the global research community.
IT panel endorses adopting Google
BY KYLE SWANSON
The University’s Information Technology Council announced today that it is officially endorsing Google as the University’s next collaborative services provider.
