1. State awards U-M $1M for Michigan School Safety Initiative

    State support will allow U-M teams to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment of Michigan schools, evaluate the effectiveness of existing school safety actions and convene a Michigan-specific school safety advisory board.

  2. Sending thoughts and prayers — and research, research, research

    Here’s an idea: Let’s add ‘research’ to those ‘thoughts and prayers’ on social media. 

  3. U-M to establish institute for firearm injury prevention

    A $10-million University commitment over five years will support research regarding firearm injuries across the lifespan: suicide, community and school-based violence, domestic violence, peer violence, police violence, and more.

  4. Media Coverage of the University of Michigan: Dec. 2012

    U-M leads 2012 American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows with 19; Ross School of Business nearly erases MBA gender pay gap; Law School’s Michael Barr examines Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner’s legacy; Who should receive organ transplants? U-M President Mary Sue Coleman belongs to leadership board calling for President Obama to address gun violence; Medical researchers develop ultrasonic scalpel.