They say there are no “do-overs” in life. Tell that to physician Ronny Schmier, BA ’71, a master’s candidate in U-M’s new program in health informatics.

A study on survivors of 2011’s triple disaster in Japan reveals options to help prevent and protect against the violence that often follows such events.

Sisters Cornelia Kennedy, ’47, and Margaret Schaeffer, ’45, have always called each other Nealie and Margie. For decades, however, they went by Your Honor.

University of Michigan professors will offer free online courses on such diverse topics as finance, electronic voting, computer vision, and fantasy and science fiction using a new web-based platform called Coursera.

Legendary reporter helped shape TV journalism; launched his career at U-M.

Fewer than 10 people born in Michigan are fluent in the native language of the area’s indigenous people. Yet more than 2,700 people “like” the language on Facebook.

A U-M project that helps Flint middle school students contribute to their community turns out to reduce violence and crime among the kids.

In December, U-M president Mary Sue Coleman called for Obama’s leadership in restoring the United States’ higher education system.

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From Ghana to Michigan, a teacher and student meet again.