News across Greater Ann Arbor
EMU hosting conference examining the history of Black student activism
Eastern Michigan University is hosting a two-day conference on the history of Black student activism on campus. The conference is also commemorating the 10th anniversary of 2016 student protests following the murder of George Floyd. WEMU’s Ana Longoria sits down with Dr. Peter…
Journalist Peter Bergen talks implications of 9/11 attacks 25 years later
More than 75 students and community members gathered at the Ford School of Public Policy Tuesday afternoon for “25 years after 9/11: Reflections on the U.S. war on terror,” a lecture examining the current and future implications of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The event —…
Mental health awareness is not reflected in college culture
Today, it’s fairly commonplace for professors to encourage students to ask for help and prioritize their mental well-being during syllabus week. But when students feel they must prioritize these difficult courses and other responsibilities over their health, there is something to…
CSG elects Communications Committee leadership, talks data center meetings
The University of Michigan’s Central Student Government met Tuesday evening in the Taubman College of Architecture & Urban Planning to elect new Communications Committee leadership and discuss executive meetings with University of Michigan leadership. The meeting began with the…
The cost of convenience for college students
For most, college is the first time that you live on your own and learn to take care of yourself. As a freshman, I have been navigating this transition for a grand total of three weeks. Even in this short time span, however, I have already found myself searching for ways to make…
Six to Join Saline Foundation Hall of Fame Oct. 2
A longtime choir accompanist, a Broadway performer, a physician and former three-sport athlete, a varsity baseball coach and the founders of an inclusive resale shop will join the Saline schools Hall of Fame this year. The Foundation for Saline Area Schools will induct six people…
University of Michigan makes strides in binary star system research
New discoveries regarding far-away solar systems could lead to breakthroughs in exoplanetary research. The University of Michigan has been a key player in leading the investigation. WEMU’s Joshua Nieman reports.
Kinesiology School releases review of smartwatch metrics accuracy
Over the past 10 years, wearable devices — like smartwatches and smart rings — have become increasingly popular among Americans. A School of Kinesiology research review published in July found the health metrics recorded by these devices can vary in accuracy across activity type…
Michigan private schools could lose tax exemption over race-based policies
The U.S. Department of the Treasury proposed a policy on Sept. 3 to outlaw private universities, K-12 schools and trade schools from administering race-based initiatives. The policy effectively would forbid scholarships, admissions opportunities and grants aimed toward minorities…
UMich drops out of top 20 in 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings
The University of Michigan’s Ann Arbor campus dropped out of the U.S. News & World Report’s top 20 best national universities ranking on Sept. 23. The University, which was ranked No. 20 last year, fell to No. 25. The University maintained, however, its No. 3 spot in the public…
UMich computer science no longer requires specialized application as demand steadies
The University of Michigan ended the special admissions process for the computer science major in spring 2026, opening the major to any interested student who completes the program pre-requisites. Launched in fall 2023, the special admissions process limited the number of…
U-M pauses plan for pass-no credit grade pilot
The University of Michigan is pausing its pilot grade covering program. It was to be instituted next fall for some freshmen in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.