University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel announced Wednesday morning the University will be joining the University Climate Change Coalition, a group of leading research universities collaborating on a model to help communities move toward a low-carbon future.
Wednesday, September 18, 2019 - 8:46pm
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Approximately 150 community members filled the pews of First United Methodist Church to hear Sister Helen Prejean, a renowned author and nun, discuss her book “River of Fire,” released in August. She described what it was like to see injustice impact others and her advocacy work.
Sunday, September 8, 2019 - 5:46pm
When the One University Campaign launched last year, it aimed to change the way the Michigan state legislature and the University of Michigan administration allocate funding among the three University campuses.
Though the University’s Board of Regents did not change the budget model to reflect the coalition’s platform this May, 1U members remain undeterred in achieving their platform points.
Tuesday, September 3, 2019 - 5:08pm
The Graduate Employee Organization published a petition last month requesti
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 - 4:17pm
Following heightened interest in the college admissions process nationwide, The Daily sat down with University of Michigan admissions officials to discuss the various pieces of the University’s process. The following interview with Erica Sanders, director of undergraduate admissions, and Kedra Ishop, vice provost for enrollment management, has been edited for length and clarity.
Thursday, August 8, 2019 - 6:28pm
David Daniels, the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre and Dance professor currently on leave following multiple allegations of sexual assault, is denying a request to have his phone undergo foresnic examination under the Fifth Amendment right to not self incriminate, according to a response filed through his counsel, Francyne Stacey of Stacey Law Practice, on Thursday.
Wednesday, August 7, 2019 - 1:47pm
LSA junior Morgan McCaul has been selected by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, pending state senate approval, to serve on the Michigan Board of Athletic Trainers as a representative of the general public. McCaul, a sister survivor and sexual assault prevention advocate, said her personal experiences with athletic trainers give her a different view to bring to the board.
Wednesday, July 31, 2019 - 10:26pm
New motion in Daniels lawsuit claims ‘U’ lawyers engaged in practices 'designed to harass’ plaintiff
A motion filed by attorney Deborah Gordon on behalf of Andrew Lipian — a vocal performance graduate program alum and plaintiff in the ongoing Lipian v. University of Michigan case — Tuesday alleged the University engaged in practices “designed to harass and oppress” Lipian.
Wednesday, July 31, 2019 - 12:17am
On Tuesday night, 10 candidates running for the Democratic presidential nomination gathered in downtown Detroit’s Fox Theatre for a live debate organized by CNN. Approximately 3,500 students, government leaders, city residents and guests were in attendance.
Friday, July 19, 2019 - 11:44am
Public commenters spoke about medical processes, funding equity, investments and climate change at the University of Michigan Board of Regents meeting Thursday afternoon.