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University of Michigan reports record $2.16B in FY25 research spending

The University of Michigan announced several new research initiatives for fiscal year 2025, aimed at fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and increasing the university’s competitiveness for various funding sources.

By Ann Arbor Times | Nov 14, 2025

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University of Michigan expert discusses shifts in workplace culture post-pandemic

When University of Michigan professor Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks hears the phrase “return to work,” he sees a contradiction.

By Ann Arbor Times | Nov 14, 2025

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University of Michigan experts offer insights ahead of COP30 conference in Brazil

By Ann Arbor Times | Nov 14, 2025

Nearly 200 countries are meeting in Belém, Brazil, for COP30, the annual international climate change conference.

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How prepared are Chelsea School District students for college math in 2023-24 school year?

By I. S. Barlow | Nov 13, 2025

Chelsea School District students show a decline in college math readiness in their 2023-24 SAT performance.

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Fans drive nationalist sentiment among Chinese celebrities on social media

By Ann Arbor Times | Nov 10, 2025

A recent study led by the University of Michigan has found that on Chinese social media, fans play a larger role than celebrities in driving nationalist sentiment.

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SNAP suspension during shutdown puts pregnant women’s health at risk in Michigan

By Ann Arbor Times | Nov 10, 2025

A government shutdown has resulted in a halt to federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for about 1.4 million people in Michigan.

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University of Michigan startup receives $1.6M grant for textile barcode innovation

By Ann Arbor Times | Nov 8, 2025

Barcodes woven into clothing fabrics could soon help improve recycling rates and reduce counterfeiting, according to a new initiative from Fibarcode, a startup founded at the University of Michigan.

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Pop-Up Safety Town brings traffic safety lessons for middle schoolers at University of Michigan's Mcity

By Ann Arbor Times | Nov 6, 2025

Fifth and sixth grade students from Durand Middle School in Durand, Michigan, and The School at Marygrove in Detroit recently participated in the Pop-Up Safety Town Initiative at Mcity, the University of Michigan’s 30-acre urban mobility research...

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WNBA faces contract deadline amid disputes over pay structure and revenue sharing

By W. B. Edwards | Nov 6, 2025

As the deadline for contract negotiations between the WNBA and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) approaches on October 31, both sides remain divided over issues of revenue sharing and player compensation.

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University of Michigan expert warns of widespread impact as millions lose SNAP benefits

By W. B. Edwards | Nov 6, 2025

Millions of Americans are set to lose their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits starting November 1, according to Luke Shaefer, a professor at the University of Michigan and faculty director of Poverty Solutions.

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John Cameron Mitchell teaches course focused on authentic filmmaking at University of Michigan

By A. S. Brooks | Nov 6, 2025

John Cameron Mitchell, known for his work on the film "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," is teaching a new course at the University of Michigan this fall.

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University of Michigan-led study finds shrinking fish sizes linked to climate change

By Ann Arbor Times | Nov 5, 2025

A study led by the University of Michigan has found that fish in Michigan’s inland lakes have become smaller over the past 75 years, with both young and old fish showing notable declines in size.

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University of Michigan engineers deploy GPS-based traffic light system in Oakland County

By Ann Arbor Times | Nov 5, 2025

A new traffic signal timing system developed by engineers at the University of Michigan is being tested in Oakland County, aiming to reduce the number of stops drivers make at intersections.

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University of Michigan leads $2M project on cooperative laser technology for satellites

By Ann Arbor Times | Nov 4, 2025

Large satellite constellations like Starlink and Kuiper currently use laser interlinks to transfer data at high speeds, but each satellite must rely on its own fuel and propulsion systems.

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University of Michigan leads effort to cut VR gaming lag for rehabilitation

By Ann Arbor Times | Nov 4, 2025

A research team led by the University of Michigan is working to reduce lag in virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR) games designed for rehabilitation.

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College readiness in Washtenaw ISD differed among races in school in 2023-24 school year

By I. S. Barlow | Nov 2, 2025

Asian students' college readiness improved in Washtenaw ISD during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

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University of Michigan study finds friendship helps ease loneliness for dementia caregivers

By K. F. Mckenzie | Nov 2, 2025

Daily social interactions, even brief ones such as sending a text message, can help reduce feelings of loneliness among caregivers looking after family members with dementia.

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University of Michigan study links voter intent among Detroiters to optimism about city's future

By W. B. Edwards | Nov 2, 2025

A recent survey conducted by the University of Michigan’s Detroit Metro Area Communities Study (DMACS) found that Detroit residents who believe the city is moving in a positive direction are more likely to vote in the upcoming mayoral election on...

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Michigan survey finds declining civic engagement despite diverse outreach efforts

By W. B. Edwards | Nov 2, 2025

Local officials in Michigan are reporting significant declines in resident engagement, according to the latest findings from the Michigan Public Policy Survey.

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University of Michigan partners with Hydro on $2.5M aluminum recycling research

By W. B. Edwards | Nov 2, 2025

Advances in aluminum recycling are at the center of a new five-year, $2.5 million research partnership between the University of Michigan and Hydro, a Norway-based aluminum company.