The COVID-19 curve has unflattened. Fast. Now what?
Pandemic historians who showed the power of efforts to ‘flatten the curve’ say it will take all-out effort by individuals, industry, and elected officials to reduce death and suffering until vaccines are available.
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June 2020: Coronavirus and U-M
President Mark Schlissel announces plans to reactivate the Ann Arbor campus. Plus: Links to the latest news, features, and other campus updates regarding COVID-19.
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If the shoe fits . . .
How painting an abstract Nike AJ1 helped self-proclaimed ‘Adidas man’ Shane Ward, BFA ’96, claim his power — and his grace — as an artist, apprentice, and African American man in 2020.
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Let’s make a deal
Future business magnate and 1913 grad George Mason arrived at U-M with an apple in hand and a penchant for negotiation. With one transaction freshman year, he set off a chain of lucrative deals that landed him a Stutz Bearcat.
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Weisers establish diabetes institute
Regent Ron Weiser and his wife, Eileen, have committed $30 million to U-M for diabetes research and the development of life-changing therapies at Michigan Medicine.
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U-M no longer hosting Oct. 15 presidential debate
“Given the scale and complexity of the work we are undertaking to help assure a safe and healthy fall, we feel it is not feasible for us to safely host the debate as planned,” says President Mark Schlissel.
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U-M will offer in-person classes this fall
The details of the fall 2020 semester are being guided by public health experts paired with guidance from the U-M community.
Columns
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Forward, ever forward
President Mark Schlissel is cautiously optimistic that U-M will deliver a high-quality fall semester, with as much in-person instruction as… -
Editor's Blog
Shut up and listen
That's the biggest challenge for any storyteller, especially the chatty ones. -
Climate Blue
Collective soul
We must relieve the tension between individual freedom and collective responsibility to address the climate crisis, says Ricky Rood.
Eyes wide open
Every Wolverine has a story about meeting a fellow grad in some far-flung location, all because of the iconic Block M on a cap, a shirt, or a bag. But even here at home, one might be surprised to learn how many Block Ms are hiding in plain sight. (All images by Michigan Photography.)
