All articles tagged with #university of michigan
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The University Record
The University of Michigan remains the No. 3 public university in the U.S. and ranks 20th overall among all institutions, with top rankings in business, engineering, nursing, and other undergraduate programs, reflecting its academic excellence and comprehensive educational offerings.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by SciTechDaily
The ZEUS laser at the University of Michigan has achieved its first 2-petawatt experiment, making it the most powerful laser in the U.S., with potential applications in medicine, security, and physics, and paving the way for future high-energy research including zettawatt-scale experiments.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Michigan Advance
The University of Michigan Health will cease providing gender-affirming care for minors following a DOJ subpoena and investigation into the prescribing practices, despite medical consensus that such care is essential and evidence-based for transgender youth.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CNBC
A recent University of Michigan survey shows consumer inflation expectations have fallen to their lowest levels since February, indicating reduced fears of tariff-induced inflation, though consumers remain cautious about future price increases. Overall sentiment has slightly increased, and expectations for inflation over the next one and five years have decreased, reflecting optimism that inflation will be temporary and conditions will improve by 2026.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Axios
Consumer sentiment in June rebounded sharply by 16% as tariff concerns eased, indicating a more optimistic economic outlook despite ongoing risks and elevated inflation expectations, according to the University of Michigan survey.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by CNN
Consumer sentiment in the US has increased by 16% to 60.5, marking the first rise since December, largely due to easing trade tensions, though concerns about economic risks remain.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Department of Justice (.gov)
Chengxuan Han, a Chinese citizen and Ph.D. student from Wuhan, was charged with smuggling biological materials into the U.S. and making false statements at Detroit airport, raising concerns over national security and research integrity.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by MLive.com
Santa Ono's appointment as University of Florida president was rejected amid controversy over his past support for diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and his handling of campus protests and antisemitism issues at Michigan, leading to widespread mockery and criticism from both sides of the political spectrum.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by NBC News
A Chinese researcher and her boyfriend have been charged with smuggling a dangerous plant pathogen into the U.S., with plans to conduct research at the University of Michigan, raising national security concerns.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Fox News
FBI charges two Chinese nationals with smuggling a dangerous fungus into the US for research at the University of Michigan, highlighting concerns over Chinese infiltration and agroterrorism threats to US food security.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Detroit News
A Chinese scholar at the University of Michigan and her boyfriend were arrested for attempting to smuggle a dangerous plant pathogen into the U.S. to conduct research, raising national security concerns about agroterrorism and espionage.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by MLive.com
A Chinese scholar and her boyfriend at the University of Michigan were charged with smuggling a dangerous biological pathogen into the U.S. for research purposes, raising concerns about national security and biosecurity. The pathogen, Fusarium graminearum, is a significant agricultural threat and considered a potential agroterrorism agent.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by WXYZ Channel 7
The University of Michigan is investigating vandalism at its on-campus peony garden, where about a third of the plants were damaged and signs left with a message linking the act to political statements. The university condemns the act and is seeking suspects, emphasizing the importance of respectful dialogue.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by MLive.com
Thousands of peonies at the University of Michigan's W.E. Upjohn Peony Garden were destroyed overnight, causing concern among the community and garden officials, who emphasize the garden's resilience and significance as the nation's largest collection of peonies.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Rachel Dawson, a former diversity, equity, and inclusion administrator at the University of Michigan, plans to take legal action after being fired over alleged antisemitic remarks. Dawson, accused of making comments about Jewish control and privilege, denies the allegations. Her lawyer argues that Dawson's First Amendment rights were violated and criticizes the university's handling of the investigation. The incident occurs amid tensions on campus related to pro-Palestinian activism and potential cuts to diversity programs.