Sunday, November 8, 2009

University of Michigan

NCAA Begins Official Investigation of the University of Michigan

Reports that the football team surpassed its allotted hours for workouts prompt NCAA's closer look. more >>

No More Bags at University of Michigan Football Games

Security personnel want to focus on larger security concerns at the Big House. more >>

President of Michigan's College Republicans Resigns Over Obama Comments, Interview

President said that he supports Obama's healthcare reform and spoke with a "left-leaning" publication. more >>

Does Being at the Top of the Rankings Help Colleges?

A new study says "getting on the front page" boosts some schools' admissions numbers. more >>

The Attack of Medical School Senioritis

A new study examines the reasons why fourth-year medical students slack off. more >>

College Roundup: 4/20-4/24

NYU makes SAT/ACT optional; Quinnipiac volleyball team sues school after being axed. more >>

Michigan Budget Could Decrease Need-Based Aid

But more students would be eligible for aid, and the amount going to merit-based aid would increase. more >>

More Schools End Russell Contract

At least 7 more schools cut ties, including Michigan, Penn State, Washington, and Harvard. more >>

Michigan Could Allow More Sophomore Transfer Students

Michigan residents who need the relief of in-state tuition may see more transfer options. more >>

Michigan Governor to Propose Tuition Freeze

In Tuesday's speech, she will offer additional funding to public universities that don't raise tuition. more >>

Michigan Faculty Senate Criticizes Student-Athlete Eligibility Procedures

It said an eligibility panel should not get perks like tickets and accommodations for bowl games. more >>

4 Secrets to Winning Admission to an Affordable 'Public Ivy'

Michigan's admissions director tells students what they need to do to get into elite public colleges. more >>

Michigan and Columbia Expect Big Endowment Losses, Too

Their declines will very likely be similar to Harvard's 22 percent endowment drop. more >>

Minority Groups at Michigan Accuse Night Club of Racial Bias

Filipino and Chinese organizations say club is withholding their shares of money from a fundraiser. more >>

Michigan Raises $3.1 Billion in Funds

The amount is the most ever by a public university. more >>

Michigan Athletes Get First Dibs on Classes

The new registration policy, which will go into effect next semester, upsets a number of nonathletes. more >>

More Schools Impose Hiring Freezes

Cornell, Brown, and the University of Michigan Health System among institutions trying to save cash. more >>

Students Vote, Then Party for Obama

Midnight revelry sprouts on campuses in Michigan, California, D.C., Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Wisconsin. more >>

College Newspapers Endorse Obama Over McCain, 63 to 1

The only student paper to pick McCain as of October 31 was from the University of Mississippi. more >>

More Pain for College Endowments

Northwestern, Wisconsin, Maryland, and Seattle post substantial losses. Michigan and Princeton do OK. more >>

Wisconsin Marching Band Suspended

Director cancels Ohio State appearance while investigation of hazing proceeds. more >>

Michigan Law School Slightly Reconsiders LSAT

New program would admit 5 to 10 Michigan undergrads into law school without LSAT scores. more >>

Michigan Schools Hit by E. Coli Outbreak

Michigan State reports seven confirmed cases of one strain, while the University of Michigan has three. more >>

Michigan to Launch 'ATM of Books'

Machine will print and bind digitized out-of-copyright book in around 5 minutes for $10. more >>

UMass Alumni Contest the 'Amherst' Name

Some think the regional designation diminishes the school's reputation. more >>

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