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politics2 days ago•3 min saved

Michigan Senate race heats up as El-Sayed’s football quip sparks 'terrorist' backlash

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed faced sharp criticism after joking that the University of Michigan football team cannot win without cheating. His opponent, Republican Mike Rogers, amplified the controversy by reposting a comment from Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy calling El-Sayed a 'terrorist.' The exchange escalated tensions in the high-profile race just three weeks before the election, following a heated debate where the candidates traded accusations regarding national security and university loyalty.

via Fox News|

#abdul-el-sayed #dave-portnoy #michigan-senate

economy3 days ago•19 min saved

US Consumer Sentiment Hits Record Low as Middle East Conflict Drives Inflation

US consumer sentiment fell to 46.3 in October, nearing a record low, as the Middle East conflict raised energy costs and inflation expectations. While lower-income households face severe strain, spending remains driven by the wealthy, creating a 'K-shaped' economy. The Federal Reserve raised rates in September, with further hikes expected in December.

via Yahoo Finance|

#consumer-sentiment #economy #federal-reserve

economy4 days ago•18 min saved

US Consumer Sentiment Drops to Five-Month Low as Cost-of-Living Frustration Deepens

The University of Michigan’s October consumer sentiment index fell to 46.3, marking a five-month low and missing analyst expectations. Rising inflation expectations, higher borrowing costs, and persistent cost-of-living frustrations drove the decline, particularly among lower-income households. While sentiment improved among partisans, it dropped among independents, coinciding with a rise in gold prices and heightened economic anxiety ahead of midterm elections.

via Yahoo Finance|

#consumer-sentiment #economy #gold-prices

space16 days ago•3 min saved

Faintest Galaxy Found Near Andromeda Defies Standard Formation Models

Astronomers at the University of Michigan have identified Andromeda XXXV, the faintest and smallest satellite galaxy ever detected outside the Milky Way. Located near the Andromeda Galaxy (M31), this object contains only about 20,000 solar masses and hosts stars roughly 6 billion years old. Its existence challenges current theories, which suggest such low-mass galaxies should have ceased star formation long ago due to gas depletion or cosmic reheating. The discovery, confirmed via Hubble Space Telescope observations, suggests that larger neighbors may siphon gas from smaller galaxies, abruptly halting their evolution, and highlights gaps in our understanding of how dwarf galaxies survive in the local universe.

via Futura, le média qui explore le monde|

#andromeda-xxxv #galactic-evolution #hubble-space-telescope

economy24 days ago•1 min saved

Goldman Sachs links record-low US consumer sentiment to societal unhappiness and eroding trust

The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index hit record lows in September 2026, falling 13% year-over-year. Goldman Sachs economist Joseph Briggs argues this decline stems from broader societal unhappiness and eroding trust in institutions, rather than just economic metrics. While GDP and stock markets remain strong, Briggs notes that happiness levels have not recovered since the pandemic, suggesting sentiment may no longer reliably predict economic performance.

via CNBC|

#consumer-sentiment #economic-psychology #economy

us-news1 month ago•393 min saved

Michigan Hockey Players File Federal Suit Over Decades of Hazing and Abuse

More than a dozen former Michigan hockey players (16 plaintiffs) filed a federal lawsuit alleging decades of sexual hazing and abuse by teammates, with claims that coach Red Berenson and staff were aware and did not intervene; hazing described includes genital shaving, heavy drinking, and other abuses from 1984–2001. Michigan denies responsibility, saying any hazing violated policy, and the suit stems from conversations among former teammates in 2024.

via NBC News|

#hazing #hockey #lawsuit

legal1 month ago•4 min saved

Ex-Michigan hockey players sue over decades of ritualized hazing and sexual abuse

Sixteen former University of Michigan hockey players filed a federal lawsuit accusing decades of ritualized sexual hazing and abuse, with claims the coaching staff knew and allowed the misconduct from 1984 to 2001. Michigan denies liability and calls parts of the filing misleading, while the plaintiffs seek damages and hazing-prevention training for all University of Michigan athletes.

via USA Today|

#hazing #hockey #lawsuit

sports1 month ago•5 min saved

Former Michigan hockey players sue over decades of sexualized hazing

Sixteen former University of Michigan hockey players filed a federal lawsuit alleging a pattern of sexualized hazing from 1984 to 2001, detailing abuses such as forced shaving of genitals and tying players’ testicles to helmets or pucks, with claims that head coach Red Berenson knew of the abuse and that then-assistant coach Mel Pearson urged players to endure it; the suit argues hazing was normalized and complaints were dismissed, noting that Berenson announced an end to freshman hazing in 2012.

via WXYZ Channel 7|

#hazing #hockey #lawsuit

education1 month ago•2 min saved

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

education1 month ago•4 min saved

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

world2 months ago•13 min saved

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

higher-education2 months ago•29 min saved

UMich to Mask Freshman Grades to Ease Stress

The University of Michigan announced it will mask first-semester grades for students in its liberal arts college starting Fall 2027 to ease stress for freshmen, a tactic already used by some other colleges.

via The Washington Post|

#education-policy #freshman-stress #grading-policy

education2 months ago•2 min saved

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

education2 months ago•12 min saved

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

michigan-athletic-department2 months ago•24 min saved

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