On Thursday night, the Ann Arbor District Library, in partnership with the University of Michigan’s Michigan Community Scholars Program, offered a free viewing of the 2015 documentary, “The Hunting Ground,” which depicts sexual violence on college campuses and the failures of universities to appropriately seek action against perpetrators of sexual assault.
Thursday, September 5, 2019 - 10:21pm
Sunday, April 21, 2019 - 6:43pm
As LSA senior Ana Patchin packs up her belongings for graduation, she leaves the University of Michigan inspired to advocate for higher education accessibility. While Patchin entered college interested in pursuing a teaching career through the School of Education, she transferred to LSA after realizing her desire to increase higher education accessibility could be fulfilled with a major in political science.
Tuesday, April 16, 2019 - 8:34pm
The University of Michigan Division of Public Safety and Security reported that the Ann Arbor Police received an alert of a home invasion on the 1000 block of East Ann Street at approximately 10:15 a.m.
An unknown male entered the home through an unlocked door but ran out of the house without taking any belongings when the person who reported the incident arrived at the location.
Tuesday, April 2, 2019 - 10:10pm
The second Democratic presidential debate will be hosted in Detroit on July 30 and 31. The Democratic National Convention approved 12 debates, which will start in June 2019.
Thursday, March 28, 2019 - 10:28pm
Judy Kelly was the first woman in her community to study a profession in college other than nursing or teaching — she decided to study business. She began her career at International Business Machines, a global technology company, stuffing envelopes. Kelly received seven promotions over 10 years, and after 32 years of working for IBM, Kelly is now the vice president of sales for IBM government and education clients, responsible for profit and client satisfaction regarding IBM software and services sold to government and education institutions across the U.S.
Tuesday, March 26, 2019 - 9:51pm
The Office of Student Life hosted the Michigan Difference Student Leadership Awards on Tuesday to honor the outstanding work of various individuals and groups on campus. Thirty-seven groups and individuals were acknowledged for their work in public service, social justice, research and academic accomplishments.
Students are nominated by peers, faculty, and staff through an online form. This year, more than 300 individuals and groups were nominated.
Monday, March 25, 2019 - 8:55pm
Starting in the fall of 2019, the University of Michigan Department of Recreational Sports will offer a competitive e-sports program for students interested in competitive video gaming.
E-sports are multiplayer competitive video games that are played in a team format. According to CNN, e-sports is a billion dollar industry with millions of fans who tune in to watch the streamed gaming.
Sunday, March 17, 2019 - 7:56pm
On Sunday evening, the Muslim Students’ Association held Honoring Everyday Heroes: The Power of Small Deeds in order to recognize the small acts of compassion, empathy and service of people within the Muslim community. The banquet is held annually to appreciate what the Muslim community has accomplished throughout the year. Held in the Michigan League, approximately 250 students and family members were present.
Thursday, March 14, 2019 - 6:31pm
The 2019 Yamaha Young Performing Artists competition named Xinzhu (Zoe) Ma, classical pianist and Music, Theatre & Dance graduate student, as one of its winners. Yamaha, the world’s largest instrument manufacturer, conducts this annual competition to recognize young musicians studying in the U.S. who excel in jazz, classical and contemporary genres.
Monday, February 25, 2019 - 7:25pm
The Michigan Daily recently sat down with E. Royster Harper, vice president of student life at the University of Michigan, to discuss several issues on campus, including disaffiliated fraternities, the sexual misconduct policy revision and mental health resources on campus.