Fifteen University of Michigan and Ann Arbor environmental and political advocacy groups attended the Campus Carbon Neutrality Communication and Culture Town Hall on Tuesday evening to discuss options for improving the University’s sustainability efforts. Approximately 25 people attended the town hall in West Hall.
Wednesday, January 8, 2020 - 10:55pm
Following the U.S. airstrike that killed former Iranian Major General Qasem Soleimani, hundreds of protesters gathered outside the front steps of Angel Hall this Wednesday for a “No War On Iran” demonstration.
The event featured nine speakers, including University of Michigan students and a professor, who spoke out against U.S. imperialism and possible war in Iran.
Monday, December 2, 2019 - 4:12pm
Last month, students at the University of Michigan published the first issue of The Michigan Gayly: LGBTQ+ Issues, a newspaper dedicated to publishing articles related to the LGBTQ+ community.
Established this October, the organization is currently made up of about 20 undergraduate and graduate students and publishes an issue every month. Students can pick up copies of the newspaper at the Spectrum Center and the campus dorms.
Sunday, November 24, 2019 - 4:54pm
For the last time before her retirement in January, The Michigan Daily sat down for an interview with E. Royster Harper, the University’s vice president for Student Life.
Sunday, November 3, 2019 - 2:13pm
To the public eye, the current situation in Hong Kong has caused violent protests, political conflicts and the potential for global interference. Behind closed doors, the conflict has divided families.
Sunday, October 20, 2019 - 7:28pm
Almost every time Business senior Mia Heard walks into class, she is the only Black person in the room.
“When I walk in a room, I don’t get the luxury of being like, ‘Oh, I’m just a person walking to class,’” Heard said. “It’s like, I’m the Black girl walking into this class, and I can just feel the pressure of just being that Black girl; the black dot that always has to be there or they know I’m gone.”
Wednesday, October 2, 2019 - 9:31pm
The Weiser Center for Emerging Democracies hosted a panel on Wednesday discussing the state of Brazil under President Jair Bolsonaro and reflecting on how his rule has impacted higher education in the country.
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 - 8:45pm
Ben Gerstein, Central Student Government president and Public Policy junior, addressed the Assembly Tuesday in his Fall 2019 State of Students Address. Gerstein highlighted his administration’s focus on increasing Counseling and Psychological Services support throughout campus, as well as expanding wellness resources for students on North Campus.
Thursday, September 19, 2019 - 9:05pm
On top of tuition, students at the University of Michigan pay hundreds of dollars in mandatory fees in each of their courses for textbooks, online homework and other supplies. With all of these extra fees students are expected to pay, Central Student Government is pursuing initiatives to make attending the University more affordable for students. Some of these initiatives include making homework more accessible and looking into hiring specialists who could help reduce costs of class materials.
Wednesday, April 24, 2019 - 12:31am
The University of Michigan Central Student Government met for its final meeting of the Winter 2019 semester Tuesday night. The assembly discussed resolutions to clarify the legislative process of non-member attendees of the assembly and to designate Reggie Bee the Campus Corgi as the honorary CSG therapy dog. Members also debated the CSG treasurer nomination.