Too much screen time? U-M pioneers digital wellness program for youths
Addiction, cyberbullying, eating disorders, anxiety, and other mental health issues caused by problematic digital practices and an increase in screen time are some of the themes of a new and unique U-M interprofessional Peer-to-Peer Digital Wellness class.
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U-M enrollment sets another all-time record
Enrollment on the University of Michigan Ann Arbor campus is at an all-time high in fall 2010 with 41,924 students. Help with tuition is also up: the general fund budget includes $126 million in centrally awarded financial aid, including a 10.6 percent increase in centrally awarded financial aid for undergraduates.
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U-M ranks first in 2010-2011 Fulbright U.S. student competition
For the fourth time since 2005, the University of Michigan ranked first in the nation in the number of U.S. Department of State Fulbright Student grantees.
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Do you live in a 'head' city or a 'heart' city?
Does your hometown display mostly “head” strengths, like intellect and creativity? Or is it more of a “heart” city, emphasizing social ties and kindness? U-M researchers Christopher Peterson and Nansook Park, who study the components of a meaningful life, say that many cities tend in one direction or another—and that affects citizens’ happiness, affluence and even politics.
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Friends with cognitive benefits
You can improve your mental function simply by having conversations…but the tenor of the talking makes a difference. Turns out a friendly conversation helps, but once you turn competitive, the benefits dissolve.
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Hailed! Retired jerseys at Michigan
Tradition is the animating spirit of U-M sports. But when it comes to retiring the numbers of great athletes, the traditions become downright weird.
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Dirty hands, dirty mouths: U-M study finds a need to clean the body part that lies
Apparently your mom had it right when she threatened to wash your mouth out with soap if you talked dirty. Lying really does create a desire to clean the “dirty” body part.
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President's Message
From this day forward: ‘Vision 2034’
As U-M plans for the next decade, we prioritize the safety of our present-day campus community. -
Editor's Blog
Something old, something new
Who's ready for an excellent adventure? Just keep an eye peeled for the (virtual) hot lava. -
Climate Blue
Order from disorder
Ricky Rood explains the organizing principles behind weather, which is how we feel climate. -
Health Yourself
Getting a leg up on sciatica and piriformis syndrome
Victor Katch compares and contrasts sciatica and piriformis syndrome and explains how to ease that pain in your butt.
The Art Show
Founded in 1990 with a single theatre workshop, the Prison Creative Arts Project (PCAP) is a program of U-M’s Residential College. Courses serve as gateways for undergraduate participation in prison arts workshops and provide academic training in issues surrounding incarceration and practical skills in the arts. The program’s Annual Exhibition of Artists in Michigan Prisons (“the art show”) is one of the largest exhibits of artwork by incarcerated artists in the world. The annual exhibition, free to the public, is presented with support from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council. It runs through April 2 at the Duderstadt Gallery. (Click on the images to enlarge. Images are courtesy of PCAP.) Learn more about PCAP.