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1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

Student protesters interrupt University of Michigan commencement

Students protested Gaza solidarity during University of Michigan commencement ceremony. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

WATCH: Crowd Cheers Wildly As Police Remove Anti-Israel Protesters Disrupting Michigan Graduation Ceremony

Pro-Palestine protesters disrupted University of Michigan commencement ceremony, sparking a heated debate among attendees. [ more ]
The Athletic
2 weeks ago
Los Angeles Rams

Rams draft Blake Corum: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel

The Los Angeles Rams selected running back Blake Corum at pick No. 83 in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft. [ more ]
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1 month ago
Education

Over 100 students attend University of Michigan's Pride Prom

The University of Michigan hosted a successful Pride Prom for LGBTQ+ students and alumni.
The event aimed to provide a safe and inclusive space for attendees to enjoy a prom-like experience. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago
Education

Pro-Palestine students disrupt speech at Michigan honors event

Pro-Palestine student activists disrupted a University of Michigan honors convocation, demanding divestment from Israel.
University administrators support free speech but do not condone disruption of events like the convocation. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago
Education

No emerging consensus on standardized test policies

The University of Michigan adopted test-optional policy, while Yale implemented a test-flexible policy. [ more ]
WSJ
4 months ago
Education

Michigan's President on Harbaugh, Higher Education and the Unifying Power of College Sports

Santa Ono crowd-surfed at football games at Cincinnati and British Columbia.
When Ono became president of the University of Michigan, concerns were raised about him crowd-surfing at their stadium. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago
Online learning

Three questions on academic innovation for U-M's Mike Daniel

The Center for Academic Innovation plays a crucial role in fostering learning innovation at the University of Michigan.
CAI leads projects in online/hybrid learning programs, educational technology tools, and educational research/analytics. [ more ]
Steelers Wire
1 month ago
Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers send all the heavy hitters to Michigan Pro Day

Pittsburgh Steelers attending Michigan Pro Day for 2024 NFL draft prospects.
General Manager Khan, head coach Tomlin, offensive coordinator Smith, and defensive coordinator Austin present. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Universities build their own ChatGPT-like AI tools

The University of Michigan launched U-M GPT, a free generative AI tool with thousands of daily users.
Several universities, including Harvard and UC Irvine, have developed their own versions of AI tools to address equity concerns. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
New York Giants

Wink Martindale heads to Michigan after messy Giants split

Wink Martindale, former Giants defensive coordinator, is expected to become the University of Michigan's defensive coordinator.
Martindale's deal with Michigan is not yet finalized, but no issues are expected.
Martindale's move to Michigan comes after no NFL team picked him up following his exit from the Giants. [ more ]
ESPN.com
3 months ago
National Football League

Source: Seahawks to hire Jay Harbaugh to staff

The Seattle Seahawks are expected to hire Jay Harbaugh as their special teams coordinator
Harbaugh will be reuniting with head coach Mike Macdonald, with whom he previously coached on the Baltimore Ravens' staff and at the University of Michigan [ more ]
ESPN.com
4 months ago
National Football League

Michigan QB McCarthy, RB Corum entering draft

J.J. McCarthy and Blake Corum are entering the NFL draft.
McCarthy expressed his gratitude to Michigan fans and assured them that Michigan will always be in his heart. [ more ]
Theregister
5 months ago
Science

Tiny space junk may reveal itself during collisions

Ground-based radio dishes may be able to detect tiny space junk that is currently too small to track using current methods.
Researchers at the University of Michigan believe that by spotting electrical pulses created when space junk crashes into each other, they can detect debris smaller than ten centimeters in size. [ more ]
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