April 1, 2024
Faculty members consider the role of AI in the classroom »
The University of Michigan has been at the forefront of tackling how to integrate generative AI into higher education. In May 2023, Laurie McCauley, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, and Ravi Pendse, vice president for information technology and chief information officer, sponsored the Generative Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee. The committee worked throughout the summer to recommend ways U-M can use and accommodate AI technology, including best-practice standards for privacy protections, expanding upon existing information technology infrastructure, and establishing an initiative to develop methodologies for AI-augmented education and research.
March 29, 2024
Regents approve design, authorize construction for UMCI in Detroit »
The Board of Regents has approved the schematic design for the University of Michigan Center for Innovation in Detroit, a six-story building expected to open in spring 2027.
March 25, 2024
Earth Month puts focus on U-M sustainability efforts »
The University of Michigan is marking late March and all of April with a series of events focused on sustainability and climate action, continuing a tradition that began with the first “Teach-In on the Environment” in 1970 — which grew into what is now known as Earth Day.
March 19, 2024
From the Desk of the Provost: March 2024 »
Campus is brimming with fascinating work and inspiring stories. That is a testament to the vibrancy of our community. In the Office of the Provost, one crucial means of supporting our academic mission is connecting people, especially across departments and disciplines. Early in his tenure, President Ono said that he was struck and encouraged…
March 18, 2024
Mythbreaking: The Budget »
Promoting budget literacy is a significant goal and challenge of the budget team and the Office of the Provost more broadly. The Office of Budget and Planning has produced explanation videos and articles about the budget model and state appropriations. The university’s Office of Public Affairs regularly updates its Key Issues page with budget-related materials.…
March 18, 2024
ITS enhances features, extends free use for AI services »
Information and Technology Services has made a series of enhancements to the first-of-their-kind generative artificial intelligence tools that the University of Michigan debuted last year. The recent upgrades include making the popular AI image generator DALL-E 3 and the newly updated GPT 4.0 Turbo available via U-M GPT to all U-M students, faculty and staff. Both tools are now integrated into U-M GPT and are accessible by the dropdown menu on its homepage.
March 18, 2024
XR stage expands global education through virtual production »
“The studio opens a new chapter on scalable, personalized and immersive learning technologies, giving us an opportunity to pull students into different environments that would be very difficult to create on campus,” said James DeVaney, associate vice provost for academic innovation and founding executive director of the center. “This allows our learners to practice in high-stakes environments while reducing risk. It helps students develop a sense of belonging in complex areas and solve complex problems in an increasingly uncertain world.”
March 13, 2024
Grants support the launch of new faculty-led education abroad programs »
Two new grant programs from the Office of the Provost aim to encourage the development of new faculty-led education abroad programs at the University of Michigan. Funded by the Vice Provost for Engaged Learning’s Global Engagement Strategic Plan, launched in Autumn 2023, these grant programs are designed to address the primary goal of the strategic…