Stories by Paige Pearcy
The Statement
Promethean Vision: The story of research at the University
- Graphic by Nolan Loh
BY ZACH BERGSON AND PAIGE PEARCY
A student at the University of Michigan will at some point become indoctrinated into the rich history of Michigan football. Bo Schembechler. The House That Yost Built. The Game. But what many students don’t realize is Michigan has another storied history, one filled with bombings, protests and clandestine activities. No, this isn’t a plot from an old James Bond movie or a Tom Clancy novel. It’s the story of research.
University invests $814.8 million in energy
BY PAIGE PEARCY
When University President Mary Sue Coleman announced an array of University sustainability initiatives , the cost of the programs amounted to a $14 million investment.
Administration
Cost containment program to save University $300 million
BY PAIGE PEARCY
With the help of a three-phase cost containment model, University officials have devised a long-term plan that will save the University an estimated $355 million by the end of fiscal year 2017.
Provost, GSRAs say dismissal warranted
BY PAIGE PEARCY
Following the termination of former graduate student research assistant Jennifer Dibbern, University officials and GSRAs who worked with her claim the act was justified, while Dibbern and the Graduate Employee’s Organization assert she was fired for advocating for unionization rights for GSRAs.
State Government
Michigan 2020 aims to provide student aid
BY PAIGE PEARCY
In a proposal to the state Legislature yesterday, state Sen. Rebekah Warren (D–Ann Arbor) introduced a plan to decrease the cost for Michigan residents of attending a public university in the state.
Administration
Non-unionized salaries increase by 2.8 percent
BY PAIGE PEARCY
Another year and another pay raise for certain faculty members at the University.
Non-unionized faculty members received an average salary increase of 2.8 percent in 2011, a slight increase from the previous year’s average increase of 2.6 percent.
Administration
Notebook: Regents approve design for Lawyers Club renovations
BY PAIGE PEARCY
After being interrupted mid-sentence by Occupy U-M protesters at the University’s Board of Regents meeting yesterday, University President Mary Sue Coleman didn’t hesitate as she continued to address the regents with a packed agenda.
Regents to vote on start-up initiative
BY PAIGE PEARCY
At the University’s Board of Regents final meeting of 2011 on Thursday, members will vote on the proposed Michigan Investment in New Technology Startups initiative.
State budget director: Funding model rewards schools
BY PAIGE PEARCY
Despite objections from University leaders, the state is moving toward implementing a new funding mechanism for higher education that's aimed at increasing the amount allocated to school throughout Michigan.
University student wins YouTube food challenge
BY PAIGE PEARCY
School of Public Health student Tasha Edwards is the creator of the Sweetest Vegan cooking channel on YouTube and the winner of YouTube’s Next Chef Competition.
