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education10 days ago

UMich taps Cybele Raver as next president, pending board vote

The University of Michigan Board of Regents named Vanderbilt provost and chief academic officer C. Cybele Raver as its pick to become the university’s 17th president; a Sept. 1 special meeting will decide the appointment, which would take effect Dec. 1 if approved. Raver is a renowned developmental psychologist and AAAS fellow who has led Vanderbilt’s academic enterprise since 2021, overseeing a $1B+ annual research budget, eight new deans, the launch of the College of Connected Computing, and expansion of Vanderbilt’s footprint to multiple cities. Her prior roles include NYU deputy provost and faculty positions at Chicago and Cornell, with a Yale PhD. The search was conducted with Spencer Stuart, and President Domenico Grasso will stay on through Nov. 30 to ensure a smooth transition.

via The University Record|
#cybele-raver#education#higher-education-leadership
Michigan taps Vanderbilt provost Cybele Raver as next president
education10 days ago

Michigan taps Vanderbilt provost Cybele Raver as next president

The University of Michigan plans to appoint Vanderbilt provost Cybele Raver as its next president, making her the second woman to lead the university; a special board vote on Sept. 1 would confirm the appointment, with Raver taking office Dec. 1 and outgoing president Domenico Grasso stepping down Nov. 30. Raver, formerly NYU deputy provost and Vanderbilt provost since 2021, has led major initiatives, expanded research capacity and guided Vanderbilt through campus debates on free expression, while her background includes child development research and significant funding from major foundations.

via The Detroit News|
#cybele-raver#education#higher-education
University of Michigan to pilot pass/fail first semester for freshmen to ease mental health strain
world17 days ago

University of Michigan to pilot pass/fail first semester for freshmen to ease mental health strain

The University of Michigan will pilot dropping letter grades for first-semester freshmen in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts, starting next fall. Official transcripts will only show whether credit was earned, with GPA unaffected and internal grades used for honors and scholarships, as the school says the aim is to reduce mental-health pressures and allow students to explore new subjects. Details are to be shared this fall amid mixed reactions from students and staff; the policy is part of a broader national debate on grading and freshman preparedness, with comparisons to MIT and Caltech noted.

via The Independent|
#first-year#grades#mental-health
Michigan pilots pass/no-credit grading for first-year students
education17 days ago

Michigan pilots pass/no-credit grading for first-year students

The University of Michigan will pilot a pass/no-credit grading system for first-semester students in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts to reduce stress and mental-health issues, with transcripts showing pass or no credit; officials say it will ease the transition to college and foster collaboration over competition, reflecting a broader national interest in student well-being.

via The Guardian|
#education#first-year-students#grading-policy
Michigan to Trial Pass/No-Credit Grades for Freshmen to Ease Stress
education17 days ago

Michigan to Trial Pass/No-Credit Grades for Freshmen to Ease Stress

The University of Michigan plans to replace traditional first-semester letter grades with a pass/no credit system for incoming freshmen starting fall 2027. Internal records will track course results for compliance and honors, but transcripts will show only pass or no credit and will not count toward GPA, in an effort to reduce stress and curb the mental health crisis among college students as new students adjust to campus life.

via The New York Times|
#education#first-semester#higher-education-policy
Manuel to Step Down as Michigan AD at Year’s End, Reflects on Championship Era
michigan-athletic-department1 month ago

Manuel to Step Down as Michigan AD at Year’s End, Reflects on Championship Era

University of Michigan athletics director Warde Manuel will step down at the end of the calendar year after an 11-year run that delivered two national championships and a slew of Big Ten titles. Manuel released a statement praising his staff and student-athletes, and interim president Domenico Grasso said Manuel will stay on to help implement improvement recommendations, remaining AD through the end of 2026.

via Maize n Brew|
#domenico-grasso#go-blue#michigan-athletic-department
UMich’s $12M Athletics Probe: Findings Secret as Costs Mount
education1 month ago

UMich’s $12M Athletics Probe: Findings Secret as Costs Mount

Michigan has spent more than $12 million on Jenner & Block’s investigation into the Sherrone Moore ouster and athletic department culture, with two new invoices for about $200,000, but the university is refusing to release the findings citing attorney‑client privilege; a Detroit Free Press FOIA lawsuit seeks access, while outlets like The Wall Street Journal and The Athletic have reported details.

via Detroit Free Press|
#athletics#attorney-client-privilege#education
Michigan's AD Warde Manuel could be ousted after internal culture probe
sports1 month ago

Michigan's AD Warde Manuel could be ousted after internal culture probe

Reports indicate Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel may be ousted after a third‑party investigation into the Wolverines’ athletic culture. The probe, tied to a series of scandals including the Sherrone Moore incident, Harbaugh-related issues, and other staff misconduct, is nearing completion with findings expected to be released to the Board of Regents. Manuel’s tenure has featured NCAA championships but has been marred by ongoing internal investigations.

via FOX 2 Detroit|
#athletics#investigation#scandal
Wings Return to First Round, Trade Cossa for No. 23, Draft JP Hurlbert
sports2 months ago

Wings Return to First Round, Trade Cossa for No. 23, Draft JP Hurlbert

Detroit traded goalie Sebastian Cossa, their former first‑round pick, to the Utah Mammoth for the No. 23 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and used it to select JP Hurlbert, a 6‑foot forward headed to the University of Michigan after a 42‑goal, 55‑assist WHL season with Kamloops; Cossa has just one NHL game and lost the Griffins’ starting job to Michal Postava, not appearing in the playoffs.

via Detroit Free Press|
#detroit-red-wings#hockey#nhl-entry-draft
El-Sayed claims justice bias as UM threats case collides with Trump pardons
politics2 months ago

El-Sayed claims justice bias as UM threats case collides with Trump pardons

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed argued at a Dearborn Heights event that the Trump administration singles out people for political reasons, linking federal charges against eight individuals tied to a UM threats campaign to Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons; one defendant previously worked for El-Sayed’s campaign. The case concerns alleged threats against UM officials and demands to sever ties with Israel, and comes as El-Sayed campaigns in a three-way Democratic primary for a seat being vacated by Gary Peters.

via The Detroit News|
#abdul-el-sayed#michigan-politics#politics
Gas-price relief lifts consumer sentiment for first time in three months
economy2 months ago

Gas-price relief lifts consumer sentiment for first time in three months

New University of Michigan data show consumer sentiment rose 9% to a preliminary 48.9 this month, marking the first uptick in three months, aided by recent declines in gasoline prices; however, sentiment remains historically weak amid ongoing inflation and energy-price volatility linked to the Iran war. Economists say a real recovery will require sustained price stability, with low-income households buoyed most by cheaper gas, while a separate TransUnion survey finds inflation remains the top financial worry.

via CNN|
#consumer-sentiment#economy#gas-prices
Eight UM-Affiliated Individuals Indicted in Violent Anti-Israel Plot Targeting Jews
crime2 months ago

Eight UM-Affiliated Individuals Indicted in Violent Anti-Israel Plot Targeting Jews

Eight University of Michigan-affiliated individuals were federally indicted for a violent anti-Israel conspiracy to terrorize government officials, businesses, and the Detroit Jewish Federation, including plans to use noxious chemicals, bombs, and intimidation; the case highlights campus antisemitism and the federal crackdown on violent extremism.

via freebeacon.com|
#anti-israel-protests#antisemitism#crime
Eight UM-Linked Suspects Indicted in Federal Threat Campaign Targeting Leaders and Jewish Community
crime2 months ago

Eight UM-Linked Suspects Indicted in Federal Threat Campaign Targeting Leaders and Jewish Community

Eight individuals connected to the University of Michigan were indicted in a multi-state conspiracy to threaten UM leaders, law enforcement, and the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit. Prosecutors say the group posted divestment demands, planned autonomous actions, vandalized properties, and issued threats to victims and witnesses, including targeting families. The FBI-led operation involved agencies across Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Penalties cited include multi-year prison terms; the case remains an indictment—a formal charge with defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|
#crime#divestment-protests#federal-indictment