Research News
Living together: The best way to divorce-proof a marriage?
Maybe. Maybe not. But one thing's certain: young people who do live together think it's the best way to head off divorce later.
Students
Semester in Detroit
It's no ivory tower. When students enroll in the Semester in Detroit, they live, study and work in the city. They build relationships with tough, creative colleagues. And they literally get their hands dirty.
Related: Semester in Detroit website
Cubism
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In July, artist and alumnus Tony Rosenthal, creator of the Cube, passed away. In this slideshow, we see his creation serving as shelter, playground, inspiration for whimsy, prop for protests, and more. |
U-M in the News
Media coverage of the University of Michigan
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Andy Warhol photos come to the Museum of Art; U-M rated #4 public university by US News; the outcome of the investigation into the football team remains difficult to predict; and more. |
Research News
Educate yourself to boost achievement in kids
"If you want your kids to do well in school, then the amount of education you get yourself is important," said U-M's Pamela Davis-Kean.
Research News
Water quality improves after lawn fertilizer ban, study shows
In an effort to keep lakes and streams clean, municipalities around the country are banning or restricting the use of phosphorus-containing lawn fertilizers, which can kill fish and cause smelly algae blooms and other problems when the phosphorus washes out of the soil and into waterways.
On Campus
Bike camp moves challenged kids toward independence
About 75 percent of the participants at the U-M Bike Camp typically learn to ride in five days. It's a daunting task: The children and young adults at this camp have autism or Down syndrome.