March 13, 2024
How U-M’s AI services are making a difference in the classroom »
Last year, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) had an impactful debut at the University of Michigan. Over the summer, the university’s Generative Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee published a groundbreaking report, offering guidelines and recommendations for how U-M – and any other educational institution – could thoughtfully welcome GenAI to their community. A few months later, U-M’s…
March 13, 2024
CEW+ launches financial empowerment initiative »
By Sandra Iaderosa, Associate Director, CEW+ Listen to the audio interview with CEW+ Executive Director Tiffany Marra and financial therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin. Register here for an FEI workshop (Click on the “Finances” box on the left once on the CEW+ page to see dates/times.) Money stress can lead to depression, shame, isolation, and anxiety, along…
March 13, 2024
Q+A with Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education Angela Dillard »
Angela Dillard, U-M’s inaugural vice provost of undergraduate education, addresses attendees at the Provost’s Seminar on Teaching. (Photo by Scott Soderberg, Michigan Photography) Angela D. Dillard, the Richard A. Meisler Collegiate Professor of Afroamerican and African Studies, began her five-year appointment as vice provost for undergraduate education (VPUE) on January 1, 2024. The VPUE will…
February 23, 2024
Provost’s seminar focuses on first-year student success »
Angela Dillard, U-M’s inaugural vice provost of undergraduate education, called for collaborative and coordinated action to further improve first-year student success during the winter semester’s Provost’s Seminar on Teaching. Dillard juxtaposed recommendations made by campus stakeholders over the last five years with inspiring initiatives carried out at other institutions
February 18, 2024
University leaders voice support for academic freedom, denounce threats »
The University of Michigan is taking several steps as part of a larger effort to address growing concerns and experiences of harassment, threats and intimidation against faculty members as a result of their research or academic work.
February 5, 2024
Applicants sought for Engage Detroit Workshops funding »
Proposals are being sought for the 2024 Engage Detroit Workshops grant program that supports new workshops or speaker series on a topic connecting the University of Michigan with Detroit communities.
February 1, 2024
Poverty Solutions at U-M grows partnerships in poverty alleviation in 2023 »
Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan last year informed the largest-ever increase in state funding for youth homelessness programs, advised federal policymakers on place-based strategies for tackling poverty and laid the groundwork for innovative cash assistance programs.
January 31, 2024
Distinguished Diversity Leaders Award recipients honored »
U-M faculty and staff celebrated the exceptional contributions of staff Jan. 30 with presentations of the Distinguished Diversity Leaders Awards. The ceremony honored 10 staff members and five teams for their dedication to diversity.