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U-Michigan launches strategic vision, pledges to be ‘the defining public university’
After a year of gathering input from the campus community, the University of Michigan has released its strategic vision for the next 10 years and has pledged to be the defining public university, "boldly exemplified by our innovation and service to the common good."
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Could automation, electrification of long-haul trucking reduce environmental impacts?
A new University of Michigan study finds that automation and electrification of long-haul trucking can reduce urban health impacts and environmental damages.
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Empowering young academics: U-M program humanizes research
University of Michigan psychology students Hailey Prokop and Irmgard Pallas are investigating the critical nuances of suicide prevention in young populations. Jack Droelle, a sociology student, is working on a project exploring the complex interplay between race and U-M's evolving identity.
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Michigan Minds podcast: Marschall Runge says statewide expansion continues in Vision 2034
Last January, president Santa J. Ono set the university on a path to imagine what aspirations the University of Michigan could achieve in the next 10 years. Vision 2034 is the outcome of the yearlong strategic visioning process that engaged more than 25,000 students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors and local community members.
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Climate change will increase value of residential rooftop solar panels across US, study shows
Climate change will increase the future value of residential rooftop solar panels across the United States by up to 19% by the end of the century, according to a new University of Michigan-led study.
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U-M engineering professor receives Ellis Island Medal of Honor
The national award recognizes the importance of immigrants and their descendents to US economic and social vitality Radar technology trailblazer and University of Michigan engineering professor Kamal Sarabandi is among this year's recipients of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
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12 U-M faculty named as AAAS fellows
Twelve University of Michigan faculty and staff members have been recognized as 2023 fellows for their extraordinary achievements by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
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Extreme risk protection order: What to know if needed
The University of Michigan has published a web-based toolkit designed to support the use and implementation of Michigan's new extreme risk protection order, or ERPO, law.
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Students’ rights and economic justice: U-M law student wins fellowship for new Americans
University of Michigan law student Rana Thabata has been awarded a Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans, a program that provides financial support to immigrants and children of immigrants.
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Keeping up with the Joneses? When it comes to getting better grades, it’s good to be the Andersons
Knowing your ABCs is essential to academic success, but having a last name starting with A, B or C might also help make the grade.s
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Too much screen time? U-M pioneers digital wellness program for youths
Sixth grader Sara Bergman confesses she spends a significant amount of time watching reels—and enjoys it, like most kids her age. Once she starts scrolling through the short videos, stopping is challenging.
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Nationwide survey reveals fresh insights about community perceptions of large-scale solar
Among residents living within 3 miles of large-scale solar energy developments, positive attitudes about the projects outnumbered negative attitudes by a nearly 3-to-1 margin, according to a new survey of nearly 1,000 large-scale solar neighbors across the United States.
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Michigan Minds podcast: Provost Laurie McCauley shares vision for making education more accessible
Last January, president Santa J. Ono set the university on a path to imagine what aspirations the University of Michigan could achieve in the next 10 years. UM's Vision 2034 is the outcome of the yearlong strategic visioning process that engaged more than 25,000 students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors and local community members.
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