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University of Michigan to host Elevate HER Summit celebrating women in sports
The University of Michigan is bringing together some of the biggest names in women’s sports for an event focused on leadership, mentorship and creating opportunities for the next generation.
Research suggests women living in states with abortion bans bear higher health insurance costs
New preliminary research from the University of Michigan shows women living in states with post-Dobbs abortion bans may be more likely to shoulder costs for employer-sponsored health insurance premiums, with federal data reflecting a 5.4% increase in annual premium expenditures for those women after 2022, when most abortion bans went into effect.
Irene Butter: Public Health Scholar, Holocaust survivor, dies
Beginning in 1966, Butter taught at the University of Michigan, focusing on health care, midwifery, and women's health. She became Professor Emeritus of Public Health in 1996.
Dave Portnoy Says Ohio State Football Coach Ryan Day Led to His Ouster From Fox’s ‘Big Noon Kickoff’
Football fans tuning in to Big Noon Kickoff on Fox Sports on Saturdays will no longer be watching Dave Portnoy and his Barstool Sports crew, reported the New York Times. Barstool founder Portnoy, 49, confirmed the news and claimed that Ohio State University was to blame. Portnoy is a proud alumnus of the University of Michigan, […]
GRCC English and Science Students Attended the Detroit River Story Lab
By Kyle Jackson On Saturday, Sept. 26, The Collegiate was invited to join the Grand Rapids Community College English Department on a trip to Detroit to take part in the University of Michigan’s Detroit River Schooner Program. The program itself, run by U-M’s College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA), has literature and science […]
Could Taking the Pressure Off Grades Improve Students’ Mental Health?
The University of Michigan is introducing pass/fail grades for first-semester students to ease them into college life. Do you wish your school would do the same?
UM’s Erb Institute lands $4.9M gift to widen access to sustainability degrees
The Fred & Barbara Erb Family Foundation has made a $4.9 million grant to the Erb Institute at the University of Michigan to spur sustainability graduates.
WMU fans react to controversial call in game against Michigan
Western Michigan football fans are lamenting a devastating loss, as the Big Ten Conference defends a controversial officiating decision that likely cost the Broncos their first-ever win over the University of Michigan Saturday night.
Gilchrist and Ann Arbor politicians discuss affordability and civic engagement at College Dems event
Students gathered at the Michigan Union Thursday evening to meet Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist, Michigan secretary of state candidate, and other local political officials. The event, hosted by College Democrats at the University of Michigan, featured conversations about data centers, housing, and the importance of voting.
Why Michigan is a top state for new business survival
"I think it's hard to say whether it's indicative of long-term success," said Alex Rainville, who teaches at the University of Michigan-Dearborn.
Many parents face challenges getting kids to eat a healthy breakfast before school
Three-quarters of parents report at least one barrier to their child starting the day with a healthy meal on a typical school day, according to the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health.
Michigan Athletics and SIDEARM Sports to Deliver New-Look Digital Experience
The University of Michigan Department of Athletics and SIDEARM Sports, the industry-leading digital platform provider in college athletics, announced today (...
The best college towns where life revolves around their universities
College towns offer student experiences that set them apart from big cities. Life in Ann Arbor revolves around the University of Michigan's culture.
Michigan Athletics to Host Elevate HER Summit
The University of Michigan Athletic Department will host the Women in Sports: Elevate HER Summit on Thursday, Oct. 15, at Crisler Center on the Stephen M. Ro...
What Lies Beneath: The Shocking Truth About Carbon Hidden Underground - Futura-Sciences
The Surprising Underground Wilderness This fall, many of us will stroll through forests in search of that elusive perfect mushroom for dinner. But researchers at the University of Michigan (United States) have gone a fair bit further—and deeper. For the very first time, they succeeded in quantifying the abundance of...
University of Michigan plans to shield 2027 freshman letter grades from transcripts in new mental health plan
The University of Michigan's new pass-fail grading policy for 2027 freshmen aims to curb the mental health crisis, but a psychotherapist warns it may backfire.
Ally Financial marketing chief Andrea Brimmer to speak at UM-Flint Business Summit
The University of Michigan-Flint will host keynote speaker Andrea Brimmer of Ally Financial at its third-annual Business Summit on Aug. 25.
Fast food, fries, and science: Inside U-M’s lab studying cravings
Inside a tucked-away laboratory in East Hall at the University of Michigan, researchers recreated a fast-food restaurant—not to serve lunch, but to answer a question millions of people wrestle with every day: Why do people make different food choices in tempting environments than they intended?
Michigan board did not discuss AD Warde Manuel's future at meeting
The University of Michigan Board of Regents did not discuss the future of athletic director Warde Manuel during a Thursday meeting.
University of Michigan’s David C. Miller chosen to succeed Jeff Balser as Vanderbilt Health’s President and CEO and Dean of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
David C. Miller, MD, MPH, Chief Executive Officer of Michigan Medicine and Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs for the University of Michigan, has been chosen as the next President and CEO of Vanderbilt Health and Dean of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Miller will assume the role at Vanderbilt on Jan. 1, 2027.
Sources: Michigan regents to discuss investigation Thursday
The University of Michigan regents are expected to discuss an investigation into the culture of its athletic department on Thursday, sources told ESPN, and as part of the review, a decision on the future of AD Warde Manuel is expected in the coming days.
Need to ID a plant? The University of Michigan launched a free app to help.
The app does not require an internet connection and users can learn about a plant's nativity to a region, growing conditions and habitat.
University of Michigan Professional Nurse Council reaches tentative agreement with University of Michigan Health
Nurses represented by the University of Michigan Professional Nurse Council (MNA-UMPNC) have reached a tentative, three-year agreement with the University of Michigan Health.
This satellite constellation transformed earth science by creatively tuning in to GPS signals
When NASA's Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System, or CYGNSS, launched into orbit in 2016, none of the University of Michigan Engineering researchers who developed the system expected it to transform ...
College Football Analyst Calls Historic Program No Longer 'Relevant'
College football analyst Paul Finebaum didn't hold back on his thoughts on the University of Michigan and its football program. Michigan won the national championship for the 2023 season, but after the win, Jim Harbaugh went to the NFL, and the program was accused of stealing signs. The program ...
Former Sparrow hospitals see improved finances 3 years after UM merger
The former Sparrow Health System was bleeding cash when it was swept up by the University of Michigan Health network three years ago. That's changed.
Berkley and Royal Oak Students Studying Science Earn DAR Scholarships
Two high school seniors will go to the University of Michigan in the fall with scientific publishing credits already on their resumes.
Most parents track their 18-25-year-old kids on their smartphones. Is that healthy?
A new survey from the University of Michigan asks parents about their use of technology to track their adult children, ages 18-25, including using "always on" location tracking on their smartphones.
Business leaders join calls for change in how university trustees are picked
A proposed constitutional amendment would task the governor with appointing members of the governing boards for the University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Wayne State University.
Scientists say evolution may work differently than we thought
A major research study is challenging one of evolution’s most influential ideas: that most genetic changes that become permanent are essentially neutral. Researchers at the University of Michigan found that beneficial mutations are actually far more common than scientists have long assumed. The puzzle is that these advantageous mutations rarely spread through entire populations. Their answer? Nature keeps changing the rules.
Presidents, protests and politics: 2025-26 at UMich
The Michigan Daily has curated a timeline of the University of Michigan's 2025-26 school year to recap you on everything you missed.
Politics, ethics and funding: how CSG shapes campus
The University of Michigan’s Central Student Government is a governing body with the ability to impose change on student life and policy.
UM-Flint Health Informatics and Information Management program graduates first class UM-Flint Health Informatics and Information Management Program Graduates First Class
The University of Michigan-Flint College of Health Sciences celebrates the first graduating class from its Health Informatics and Information Management program.
Learn about forests, beavers and butterflies at free Northern Michigan science talks
Ten weeks of presentations cover forest ecology, global pollution, biodiversity genomics, and other environmental topics at the University of Michigan facility.
<em>Science </em>magazine investigates FBI’s witch-hunt against Chinese researchers</em>
Science magazine, one of the most prestigious peer-reviewed publications in the world, has published an investigative report titled “Researching While Chinese,” detailing the Department of Justice (DOJ) persecution of Chinese researchers at the University of Michigan and Indiana University.
Hantavirus: the risks, the science and what you need to know
On May 2, the World Health Organization got an alarming report: People aboard a ship in the Atlantic Ocean were falling ill. The culprit is now confirmed as hantavirus, a pathogen that some rodents carry that can infect humans in rare, but often deadly, instances. Multiple passengers have died, and more people are showing symptoms. So, we’re talking to Emily Abdoler, an infectious disease doctor at the University of Michigan, about the news – how common is hantavirus in humans, what are the consequences of getting it, and how can at-risk people protect themselves from it? If you found this episode interesting, listen to our episode on Rocky Mountain spotted fever.Interested in more science in the news? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
Sports Daily: A national champion is crowned
As the University of Michigan men’s basketball team wakes up as national champions, we recap last night’s game and dive into what to expect with the NCAA transfer portal officially opening.
2026 Best & Brightest Business Major: Viveca Henry, University of Michigan (Ross)
Viveca Henry, a 2026 graduate of the University of Michigan, has been named a Poets&Quants Best & Brightest Business Major of 2026
Blueprints for Pangaea gala highlights intersectionality of health care and business
More than 100 students and community members gathered for a gala hosted by the University of Michigan’s chapter of Blueprints for Pangaea.
Blueprints for Pangaea gala highlights intersectionality of health care and business
More than 100 students and community members gathered for a gala hosted by the University of Michigan’s chapter of Blueprints for Pangaea.
Michigan Music Business Club hosts fourth annual conference
The University of Michigan Music Business Club held its fourth annual Michigan Music Business Conference Saturday.
UM Health-Sparrow Mobile Health Clinic Bridges Care Gaps
The University of Michigan (UM) Health- Sparrow Mobile Health Clinic delivers critical, no-cost medical services directly to communities in need across Mid-Michigan.
Stout turns local flooding issue into science lesson
Stout Middle School, in collaboration with a team from the University of Michigan, has turned a local environmental issue into a set of lessons for sixth grade science students. Students in Ms....
UM-Flint's online bachelor's in data science ranked No. 5 by TechGuide
TechGuide.org has recognized the University of Michigan-Flint's online bachelor's degree in data science as the No. 5 program of its kind in the nation.
Teen’s video a ‘Breakthrough’ in science communication
Seventeen-year-old Grace Lee from Chula Vista is gaining national attention as a finalist in the global Breakthrough Junior Challenge, an annual competition that invites students to create original videos explaining complex scientific ideas in creative and engaging ways. Founded in 2015, the contest encourages young people to break down advanced scientific theories using imagination and storytelling— “Steven Spielberg meets Albert Einstein,” as organizers describe it. Lee’s submission centers on the principle of least time in physics, a concept that explains why light always travels the path that takes the least amount of time. To bring the idea to life, she used intricate origami characters and stop-motion animation, along with simple at-home experiments, she said. “The fact that light always travels via the path that takes the least amount of time sounds simple at first, but nature is full of surprises,” she said. “This principle is actually very profound and underlies many different fields in physics that seem completely unrelated, from optics to Newton’s laws to Einstein’s theory of relativity.” Also, origami has long been one of her passions and integrating it into her project felt natural. She often makes origami gifts for friends and teaches origami in her school clubs. “A single 10-second scene would take hours to craft,” she said, noting the mixture of stop-motion and post-production editing required to animate expressions and movement. To ensure the science remained accurate and accessible, she spent time reading books and online resources, writing a script, creating a storyboard, and filming and editing repeatedly until the visuals worked.The experiments were among the biggest challenges. To demonstrate water waves, she used everyday household items — “a spatula and an electric toothbrush to vibrate the waves, glass in a baking pan for different depths, and an iPhone flashlight so the waves would be visible.” She also put careful thought into explaining the principle through analogies, including a gingerbread man and a fox. “Analogies and visuals are incredibly important,” she said. “Visual demonstrations allow viewers to see how the science actually works.” Beyond the competition, Lee is deeply involved in science leadership and advocacy. She serves as International President of miRcore, the world’s largest student computational biology organization, with 136 chapters across five countries. She leads a 20-member executive board, organizes outreach connecting schools worldwide, and has helped run workshops at locations including Scripps Research Institute and the University of Michigan. “I used to be intimidated,” she said, but she gradually grew her skills and confidence. “Now I am no longer afraid to use my voice and enthusiasm to bring out the best in others.” Her research experience includes two peer-reviewed papers on asthma and vaping. Misconceptions around vaping, she said, show why clear science communication matters. “Our research shows that there is long-term harm to your lungs on the cellular level that isn’t obvious unless you come down with an illness like the flu,” she said. Lee also founded Full Hearts at Eastlake High School, transforming the small club into one of the school’s largest, with hands-on service projects in partnership with local nonprofits. She continues mentoring younger students to sustain the mission. If she wins the Breakthrough Junior Challenge, Grace hopes the $100,000 science lab prize for her school will expand opportunities for students who have limited access to equipment and hands-on science outside the classroom.