Stories by Paige Pearcy
Personal Statement: Nursing a dream
BY PAIGE PEARCY
“The baby had what?! I didn’t think that was possible.”
“Oh yes, we see it all the time with the preemies. Their intestines are outside of their bodies when they are born, and then they undergo an operation to put them back in.”
University professor, student discover two dwarf galaxies
BY PAIGE PEARCY
As Associate Astronomy Prof. Eric Bell tried to get his restless 2 year old to sleep late one night in July, he came to a realization — one that would lead to the discovery of two new dwarf galaxies.
Tom Daschle discusses changes to health care
BY PAIGE PEARCY
When provisions of the Affordable Care Act go into effect in 2014, health insurance will undergo a drastic change in its methodology — part of which was developed at the University.
The Statement
The Job Hunt: Wolverines remain optimistic in tough times
BY PAIGE PEARCY
During the four-year college experience, students refine their skills and interests so that after they walk across the podium and throw their mortar board, they know how they are going to define their success. But with a dismal financial outlook, students don't always think about what they want to do when they "grow up" as they did when they were in first grade — instead it's what they have to do to get by.
Study shows progress on sickle cell research
BY PAIGE PEARCY
Dr. Andrew Campbell, a pediatrician and director of the Pediatric Comprehensive Sickle Cell Program at the University’s Cancer Center, is the lead author of a study published last month that is the first to use specific proteins in the human body to prevent sickle cell disease.
Faculty may leave University if domestic benefits removed
BY PAIGE PEARCY
State House Bills 4770 and 4771 aim to bar public entities like the University from providing health benefits to domestic partners. The passage of the bills would cause same-sex partners of public employees to lose their health insurance.
Students serve on nonprofit boards
BY PAIGE PEARCY
As a board member for the Salvation Army’s Eastern Michigan Division, University alum Tammie Jones has the opportunity to contribute to strategic company decisions.
Angell Hall Planetarium offers total view of the sky
BY PAIGE PEARCY
Nestled between English department offices and classrooms on the third floor of Angell Hall is the only place in Ann Arbor where you can see almost the entire night sky at any time of day.
Common App adds to spike in applicants
BY PAIGE PEARCY
With more applications pouring in due to the University’s switch to the Common Application last year, admissions at the University are getting more competitive.
Dining halls going trayless
- Teresa Mathew/Daily
BY PAIGE PEARCY
On any given day, dining hall trays are piled high with pizza, macaroni and cheese, salad, soda, cereal, soft serve and chocolate chip cookies. But much of this food often ends up in the trash.
