Stories by Peter Shahin
Freshmen enrollment drops slightly
BY PAIGE PEARCY
Though a record number of students applied to the University this year, the freshmen class that started school in September is the smallest it has been in years, according to the University’s enrollment data released Tuesday.
Endowment drops in value by $100 million
BY PAIGE PEARCY
For the first time since 2009, the University’s endowment decreased in value from $7.8 billion to $7.7 billion during fiscal year 2012.
At the University’s Board of Regents meeting on Friday at the University’s Flint campus, Regent Katherine White (D–Ann Arbor) spoke about the University’s investment report, and explained that the endowment decrease can be attributed to spending patterns.
Regents to consider upgrades to softball facilities
BY PETER SHAHIN
At its monthly meeting on Friday, the University’s Board of Regents plans to consider a number of minor issues and construction projects around the Ann Arbor campus. Compared to previous months where the regents have approved renovations schedules worth hundreds of millions of dollars, this month’s motions are less costly.
Supreme Court fiercly divided over use of race in admissions
BY PETER SHAHIN
WASHINGTON — Attorneys faced pointed questions from the justices, as the sharply divided court wrestles with how to address the claim brought forth by Abigail Fisher, a white Texan who was denied admission to the University of Texas, which uses race-based admissions practices.
affirmative action before the court
Supreme Court fiercely divided over use of race in admissions
- Marlene Lacasse/Daily
BY PETER SHAHIN
WASHINGTON — Attorneys faced pointed questions from the justices, as the sharply divided court wrestles with how to address the claim brought forth by Abigail Fisher, a white Texan who was denied admission to the University of Texas, which uses race-based admissions practices.
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•North Campus Rally: Students gather to support affirmative action
High court will address race-based admissions
BY PETER SHAHIN
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Wednesday in a case that has the potential to redefine the way race is interpreted in higher education admissions.
Precedent weighs on Supreme Court case on affirmative action
BY PETER SHAHIN
On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court will again review the role of affirmative action in higher education. The latest case, Fisher v. University of Texas has the potential to completely reshape the way affirmative action programs are used in the United States, and it all comes down to how broadly the court interprets the issue.
Billionaire Zell critical of national economy
- Katherine Pekala/Daily
BY PETER SHAHIN
At a conference Friday morning held at the Michigan Union, Samuel Zell, chairman of the Equity Group Investments, LLC and a University alum, provided a bleak outlook for the world economy.
University: Adidas mishandled severance
BY ADAM RUBENFIRE AND PETER SHAHIN
University President Mary Sue Coleman expressed concern over the treatment of terminated employees at a former Adidas contractor in Indonesia in a letter sent to two Adidas America, Inc. executives on Sept. 21.
Regents approve South Quad renovations
BY PETER SHAHIN
The University’s efforts to revamp residence halls on campus have continued with the approval of a $60-million renovation of South Quad Residence Hall.
