Campus Life
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Six-time champions win American Solar Challenge
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.
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Michigan iPhone app offers access to range of campus information
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.
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U-M applications, projected freshman enrollment at all-time high
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.
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U-M accredited for another 10 years
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.
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U-M Racing sets acceleration record
Here’s a throwback to good old American automotive muscle. The U-M racing team set an all-time record for acceleration by a collegiate team, and placed second overall, at the SAE Collegiate Design Series. Includes video.
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A mom's reinvention
Beth Myerowitz graduated this spring after overhauling her life and career, at 59, to attend U-M. But that’s not the only unique part of her story. Right at her side at spring commencement: her son, Joshua Sánchez, who earned his own graduate degree.
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Entrepreneurship for social good
In U-M’s new Social Venture Creation course, students who want to make the world a better place are learning hands-on how to use business savvy and market principles to solve society’s challenges.
Plus: DoGood movement grows: Student iPhone app acquired by national company.
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Michigan is Movie Land
The tax incentives that have made Michigan a movie-making hotbed are also transforming U-M. Film crews are shooting on campus, bolstering the local economy and giving U-M students a reason — and an opportunity — to remain, work and learn in Michigan.
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President Obama to deliver commencement address
President Barack Obama will deliver the spring 2010 commencement address at the University of Michigan, President Mary Sue Coleman announced today. The ceremony will be held on May 1 in Michigan Stadium. Obama will receive an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree, and he will be the fourth sitting president to visit U-M in Ann Arbor, following George H.W. Bush, Gerald R. Ford and Lyndon B. Johnson; former president Bill Clinton spoke at the 2007 commencement.