News Stories

November 2, 2015

U-M files legal brief supporting race as a factor in admissions

The University of Michigan has filed an amicus brief in support of the University of Texas at Austin in a case regarding the use of race…

October 1, 2015

Investing in Ability events explore stigma, stereotypes and bullying

The University of Michigan Council for Disability Concerns’ Investing in Ability series this month will explore the impact of stigma, stereotypes and bullying for persons with…

September 28, 2015

Sexual assault exam available at University Health Service

The University Health Service now offers a specialized exam for those seeking medical treatment following sexual assault. Individuals who believe they have experienced sexual assault are…

September 28, 2015

U-M joins coalition promoting access, affordability, success in higher ed

The University of Michigan on Monday joined a diverse coalition of public and private colleges and universities that are coming together to improve the college admission…

September 24, 2015

ISR helps create new survey tool on sexual harassment, assault

The Institute for Social Research has partnered with SoundRocket, an Ann Arbor-based social science research firm, to provide the nation’s college campuses with a scientifically designed…

September 23, 2015

Former Ethiopia hospital CEO to lead global women's health center

While an obstetrics and gynecology resident in Ethiopia, Dr. Lia Tadesse saw too many women suffer and die simply because they didn’t have access to proper…

September 21, 2015

$6M grant will allow U-M to advance youth violence prevention work

A center at the University of Michigan focused on preventing youth violence has received $6 million from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention to continue…

September 21, 2015

AAU survey results echo earlier U-M study on sexual misconduct

The University of Michigan on Monday released the findings of a second campus climate survey of students on the Ann Arbor campus regarding sexual misconduct. U-M…

September 17, 2015

Regents recognize President Schlissel’s work with 3 percent raise

President Mark Schlissel received his first-year grades during Thursday’s Board of Regents meeting coupled with a 3 percent pay raise. Regents said the president made excellent…