Yost builds the Big (bigger, and biggest) House
When the gates at Michigan Stadium opened to fans on Oct. 1, 1927, the venue could seat 72,000 fans — though heavy rains kept the day’s attendance to under 40,000. Thanks to the expansive vision of coach Fielding Yost, 107,601 fans can gather in Michigan Stadium nearly a hundred years later.
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President Emeritus James Duderstadt dies at age 81
Duderstadt’s wide-ranging impact can be seen in many ways across the University. His vast teaching and research interests included diverse applications of physics and mathematics, nuclear systems, science policy, information technology, higher education policy, and engineering education.
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Archaeologist finds legit pot of gold at site of ancient Greek city in western Turkey
A team of researchers led by a University of Michigan archaeologist has uncovered a hoard of gold coins, dating to the fifth century BC, that were likely used to pay mercenary troops. The discovery of such a valuable find in a controlled archaeological excavation is very rare … and incredibly cool.
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Improv roots launched Anna Garcia ‘to the moon’
Throughout her time as an improv performer at U-M and in Los Angeles, Anna Garcia, BFA ’17, learned to listen and react, two critical skills for any successful actor. Those skills launched Garcia to the silver screen this summer, where she starred with Scarlett Johannson in “Fly Me to the Moon.”
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Caregiving: Poll reveals who’s providing care and who they’re caring for
The poll shows that 61% of those providing care to family or friends with a health condition or disability don’t know about Area Agencies on Aging. AAAs are local or regional organizations that support caregivers, people with certain disabilities, and people over 65.
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Honey and chocolate: Sublime creations fund local nonprofits
U-M professor and beekeeper Brian Stork was brainstorming a unique Mother’s Day gift for his wife when he created a honey chocolate confection that he now sells to uplift unsupported young adults in Muskegon, Mich.
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Holocaust survivor, peace activist receives Germany’s highest civilian honor
Irene Butter, a pioneering professor emerita in the School of Public Health, has educated German audiences for years about the Holocaust and genocide. At U-M, she co-founded the Raoul Wallenberg Medal and Lecture series. In Ann Arbor, she co-created an Arab/Jewish women’s dialogue group with the motto “refusing to be enemies.”
Columns
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President's Message
Ramping up momentum on campus sustainability
As campus sustainability initiatives accelerate, it's time to amplify the positive impacts for people and the planet. -
Editor's Blog
The time traveler’s life
String theory. Sliding doors. Call it what you will. Time travel on a college campus is real. -
Health Yourself
Get your exerkines before it’s too late
Victor Katch explains how exercise has such profound effects across multiple organ systems to enhance overall healthspan and longevity. -
Climate Blue
The normalizing of fire season
Step aside, winter, spring, summer, and fall. There's a new season in town, and it's called 'fire.'
Field of Dreams
U-M’s iconic Elbel Field, home to U-M’s iconic Michigan Marching Band (MMB) has moved! To be clear, the field hasn’t really moved, but the band has taken its gear to a new location within marching distance of its former home. Anyone looking to catch an outdoor practice can find the MMB at the site once owned by Fingerle Lumber, across Hill Street and north of the original Elbel. And while the field may have changed, the dream remains the same. These photos come courtesy of Michigan Marching Band Photography.
