From John F. Kennedy to Barack Obama, presidents have challenged University of Michigan students to change the world.

Plus: Kids these days: How involved is this generation?

A 6.5-pound satellite is scheduled to become the first stand-alone spacecraft built by Michigan students to go into orbit and perform a science mission.

Is today’s generation of students socially engaged?

Trivia questions about the University of Michigan.

U-M will implement the lowest resident undergraduate tuition increase since 1984 paired with a record amount of undergraduate financial aid and a new Economic Hardship Program designed to offer additional help to Michigan families.

Related:

• U-M applications, projected freshman enrollment at all-time high.
• U-M accredited for another 10 years.

Finishing more than two hours ahead of its nearest competitor, the University of Michigan Solar Car Team has won the American Solar Challenge for a third consecutive North American title.

Designed to connect students, faculty and staff, Michigan is a free iPhone app that provides access to university information. With a few taps on an iPhone people now can search for somebody in the U-M directory, navigate campus, access the Magic Bus system and even check out what’s being served in the dining halls.

For the fourth consecutive year, the University of Michigan received a record number of applications from prospective freshmen, and applications and paid deposits are up for underrepresented minority students.

The University of Michigan has received official notice that it has earned continuing accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.