President’s Day: An era of change

‘It is time for a new vision, a new punctuation, a new opening of possibilities for the University of Michigan. As we envision, imagine, and aspire, we will also build,’ says Santa J. Ono, who was inaugurated March 7 after serving as president since Oct. 14, 2022.
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The ‘breathtaking’ job of reviving an icon
As a kid growing up in southwest Detroit, Manuel “Manny” Martinez played paintball in the hulking, long-abandoned Michigan Central Station. Today, he’s a construction superintendent helping Ford Motor Co. drive the $1 billion transformation of this historic landmark.
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U-M launches three XR-enhanced courses
U-M’s Center for Academic Innovation and Coursera have launched the first three in a set of 10 planned online learning opportunities that integrate extended reality technologies into the learning experience.
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Marching Band’s Elbel Field poised for major makeover
U-M’s iconic Elbel Field will be transformed into a marching band practice facility now that the Regents have approved project design plans and authorized construction to proceed.
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Researchers: Rethink e-cigarettes’ role in treating cigarette smokers’ nicotine addiction
U-M researchers have found considerable evidence suggesting e-cigarettes are an effective smoking-cessation tool for adults in the U.S., yet thousands of Americans die of smoking-related illnesses each year.
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1 in 8 Americans over 50 show signs of food addiction
In a poll, much higher percentages of possible addiction to processed food were seen among older adults who were overweight or experiencing poor mental health or isolation.
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Got questions about weight-loss drugs? These experts have answers
Michigan Medicine specialists weigh in on the latest news regarding medications for obesity — from drug shortages and medication misuse to rising costs and side effects.
Columns
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President's Message
Vision 2034: Leading with integrity
President Ono announces search for ethics, integrity, compliance officer. Plus: Wynton Marsalis to speak at Spring Commencement. -
Editor's Blog
Do you like my hat?
There's nothing like a little pomp and circumstance. Bring on the rowdy protesters and undercover security guards. -
Climate Blue
Fragmented mediocrity
Ricky Rood ponders the insidious and pervasive nature of fragmented mediocrity in the realm of climate science. -
Health Yourself
Understanding arthritis
Arthritis: It's only one word but it represents a variety of unique conditions, says Vic Katch.
Hail yes
Established in 2018, the University’s Adaptive Sports & Fitness program has quickly gained recognition for its competitive teams, not to mention its impact on the community to support the growth and development of adaptive sports. Also known as para sports, adaptive sports are competitive or recreational sports for people with and without disabilities. Modifications of rules or equipment allow for equitable participation (in basketball and tennis, for example). Some adaptive sports have been specifically designed for persons with a disability and do not have an able-bodied equivalent activity. (Images come from the Instagram account @rgkwheelchairs.)