University Administration
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.
University chief investor talks endowment with SACUA
BY SAM GRINGLAS
On Monday, Erik Lundberg, the University’s chief investment officer, joined members of the Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs to discuss the University’s endowment.
New dean of Dentistry, vice provosts approved
BY JEN CALFAS
Laurie McCauley was approved as the new dean of the University’s School of Dentistry and two new vice provosts were appointed to fill vacancies in the University's upper administration.
Major University donors honored
- Patrick Barron/Daily
BY JEN CALFAS AND SAM GRINGLAS
The University Cardiovascular Center will be named in honor of the late Samuel and Jean Frankel, whose family donated a combined $50 million to the center.
Notebook: Regents give approval for renovations
BY JENNIFER CALFAS
At Thursday’s meeting of the Board of Regents, the University’s top governing body approved a number of renovation and construction projects anda number of honorary degrees to be granted during May’s commencement ceremonies.
Regents approve athletic items
BY JENNIFER CALFAS AND SAM GRINGLAS
During the meeting, regents also approved the schematic design for the Softball Center New Facility project. The agenda item included a revised budget and a proposal to increase allocated funds from $4 million to $5.2 million with the assistance of the Athletic Department.
Coalition for Tuition Equality submits tuition report to Regents
BY JENNIFER CALFAS
After more than a year of holding protests in support of in-state tuition equality for undocumented students, the Coalition for Tuition Equality has submitted a report to the University Board of Regents detailing the issue.
Twitter CEO to speak at #commencement
- Tracy Ko/Daily
BY PETER SHAHIN
On May 4, those attending the commencement ceremony will hear from University alum Dick Costolo, current chief executive officer of Twitter and 1985 Michigan graduate.
$7.5 million fund to aid life science research labs
BY SAM GRINGLAS
The University has established a new $7.5 million fund to help move groundbreaking ideas and preliminary research into usable technology faster.
GEO leaves negotiation table with University
BY GIACOMO BOLOGNA
Members of the Graduate Employees’ Organization decided to walk away from negotiations with the University Thursday.
