Ross School of Business welcomes Jessica Watson
The Ross School of Business hosted Jessica Watson, the youngest person to sail solo, nonstop around the world, for a talk attended by approximately 100 University of Michigan community members at the Tauber Colloquium Monday. The Business School hosted Watson as a part of the Handleman Lecture Series, a series focused on emerging challenges and opportunities in business. At...
Ford hosts former governors John Kasich and Steve Bullock to discuss moderation in politics
More than 100 University of Michigan students and community members gathered in Annenberg Auditorium for a conversation between John Kasich, former Republican governor of Ohio, and Steve Bullock, former Democratic governor of Montana. The conversation was moderated by Celeste Watkins-Hayes, dean of the Ford School of Public Policy, along with Jenna Bednar, professor of political science and public...
U.S. Space Force selects U-M for research development institute
The United States Space Force has selected the University of Michigan to participate in the Space Strategic Technology Institute 3, a partnership between the Space Force, eight academic institutions and seven other businesses dedicated to research and development. The University will receive $34.9 million in funding to work alongside the Rochester Institute of Technology and other SSTI 3...
Mike Rogers and Elissa Slotkin talk economy, electric vehicles in first Senate debate
With the presidential election less than a month away, all eyes are on Michigan — one of seven swing states expected to decide the control of the White House in November. Down ballot, another crucial race is happening in the state: the fight for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat. Democratic candidate Rep. Elissa Slotkin and Republican candidate former...
Ambatana Afro-American Multicultural Lounge reopens
Editor’s Note: Tomilade Akinyelu is a current Daily staffer. Akinyelu did not contribute to the reporting of this article. A community of more than 100 University of Michigan students, faculty members and families gathered throughout the newly renovated Ambatana Afro American Multicultural Lounge Tuesday evening to celebrate its grand reopening after two years of renovation. The event started with...
CSG passes budget act, fails to pass Gaza reparations act
The University of Michigan Central Student Government met in the East Room in Pierpont Commons Tuesday evening to discuss Assembly Initiatives 24-001, The Wolverines’ Budget Act and 24-002, the Rebuilding Education in Gaza Act. The meeting began with community concerns, during which over 30 U-M students and a professor from Birzeit University shared their thoughts on the Rebuilding Education...
5 bills to watch in Michigan’s legislature
Each month, The Michigan Daily publishes a compilation of bills in the Michigan legislature to inform students at the University of Michigan about what is happening in their state. The following article explains five bills that have been introduced, passed or signed into law by the Michigan Legislature or Gov. Gretchen Whitmer throughout the month of September. 1. Michigan Voting...
Shuttered Palisades Nuclear Power Plant In Southwest Michigan To Reopen
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the Biden- Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), announced more than $2.8 billion to support reliable, affordable, and clean power in the Midwest.DOE, through its Loan Programs Office (LPO), announced the closing of a loan guarantee of...
UMich should embrace institutional neutrality to protect academic freedom and debate
As co-chairs of the University of Michigan’s newly established Heterodox Academy Campus Community, we note with some disappointment that a recent editorial in The Michigan Daily takes a stand against institutional neutrality, arguing that the policy could be an excuse for the University to “escape responsibility.” On the contrary, institutional neutrality is a way to take responsibility for...
New-look Western offense clicks in win over Northwest
1/52JACKSON -- The Western volleyball team needed to turn to a new setter.With Becca Brushaber out of action, the Panthers pulled Madi Redovich, a sophomore setter, up from the junior varsity squad last Thursday.If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you...
