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Last Week at Michigan
by The Michigan Daily
The Michigan Daily's recap of last week's news at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
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U-M President-Elect Diagnosed With Brain Cancer, ICE Detains Driver in Kerrytown
Last week, The Michigan Daily reported on University of Michigan President-elect Kent Syvrud stepping down due to a cancer diagnosis, an ICE Detention in Kerrytown and storm damage after two tornadoes hit Ann Arbor.
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UMich Research Scientist Dies after Alleged Law Enforcement Questioning, Acker Campaign Ad Criticized by GEO
Last week, the Michigan Daily reported on the death of an assistant research scientist, which the University of Michigan Department of Public Safety and Security is investigating. Also, the Graduate Employees Organization criticized Regent Jordan Acker’s “pro-labor” campaign ad, and an incoming...
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Pinball Pete's Returns, Blue Bus Collision Sparks Safety Concerns, CSG Election Results
Last week, The Michigan Daily reported on Pinball Pete’s soft opening at its new Liberty Street location, and two Blue Buses collided at Fuller and Maiden Lane on March 10, causing a conversation about bus safety and routes. Also, CSG elections wrapped up; news editor Sarah Palushi joins to break...
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U-M Dearborn Faces $7M Shortfall, BCBS–Michigan Medicine Contract at Risk, U-M Considers Concordia Land Purchase
Michigan Medicine set a deadline for negotiations with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan due to a large discrepancy in reimbursement expectations. U-M Dearborn’s Campus discussed preparations for a financial shortfall, and the University of Michigan entered negotiations with Concordia University...
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Ann Arbor Passes Housing Plan, U-M Buys Land for Data Center
Last week, the Ann Arbor City Council passed the Comprehensive Land Use Plan to increase housing affordability. Also, the University of Michigan finalized the purchase of land for its planned Data Center in Ypsilanti, and Moka and Co employees secured concessions from management after striking…
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Former Michigan Medicine Dean Omitted Pharma Ties, UMich Considers Exclusive Beverage Contract
Last week, Michigan Daily reporters uncovered that former Michigan Medicine dean Marschall S. Runge failed to disclose financial ties to pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly across multiple publications. Also, the University hosted a town hall on a proposed exclusive pouring rights contract with...
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UMich Flint Relaunches Student Newspaper, 24-7 Cameras on Construction Sites Raise Surveillance Concerns
Last week, Detroit Street Filing Station launched its salon series, a space for community discussion of important issues, and The University of Michigan - Flint’s student newspaper began reporting after a nearly year-long shutdown. Also, cameras at U-M construction sites raise questions about...
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Ann Arbor Expands ICE Non-Cooperation, Yousef Rabhi Enters Mayoral Race
Last week, the Ann Arbor City Council unanimously passed a resolution limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, and Washtenaw County Commissioner Yousef Rabhi announced his bid for Ann Arbor mayor, challenging incumbent Christopher Taylor. Also, the University of Michigan is...
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U-M staff protest low raises as president-elect Kent Syvrud may earn up to $3M
Last week, The Michigan Daily reported that University of Michigan President-Elect Kent Syvrud is set to earn up to $3 million annually, the highest base salary of any public university president. As his contract went public, University Staff United members protested proposed wage increases.…
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UMich Names New President, Gilchrist Exits Governor’s Race
Last week, the University of Michigan’s Board of Regents appointed Kent Syverud as the University’s 16th president, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist dropped out of the race for Michigan Governor and a new Thai restaurant opened downtown.
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Trump Threatens Michigan SNAP Benefits; Residents Debate DTE’s Plan for Saline Data Center
Last week, President Donald Trump’s administration threatened to withhold SNAP funding in most Democratic-controlled states, community members discussed the University of Michigan’s surveillance measures and residents spoke out about DTE’s application to power a Saline data center. Also, this is...
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Artists Accuse UMich of Censorship, Michigan Researchers’ New Traffic Signal System
Last week, artists accused the University of Michigan of censorship following changes to the Visual History of the Unions exhibition. Additionally, the Central Student Government narrowly passed an act urging the Board of Regents to divest from the Israeli government and Michigan Researchers...
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Stabbing Suspect Pleads Guilty, U-M Sends Some Employee Reports to Trump Administration
Last week, The Daily reported that the University of Michigan shares many Equity, Civil Rights & Title IX reports with the federal Office for Civil Rights. Also, a man pleaded guilty to a September 19 stabbing, and an ADHD medication shortage was exacerbated following a recall of Vyvanse.
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Three UM Researchers Arrested for Smuggling, Washtenaw Millage to Raise $25 Million for Education
Last week, three University of Michigan researchers from China were arrested on federal smuggling charges, the Barton Bandemer Pedestrian Tunnel opened and Washtenaw County voters voted yes on a property tax to support WISD’s Career Technical Education programs. Additional sources:...
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1.4 Million Michiganders Lose SNAP Benefits, UMich Enrollment Hits Record High
Last week, Ann Arbor launched a new open data portal, the University of Michigan announced a record fall enrollment of more than 53,000 students and the SNAP benefit suspension placed 13% of Michiganders at risk of food insecurity and poverty.
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Former U-M Prof Wins Nobel Prize, Ann Arbor Resident Celebrates Housing Lawsuit Win
Last week, The Michigan Daily covered a former U-M professor winning a Nobel Prize for building “nanoscopic sponges.” Ann Arbor resident Megan Morse won a first-of-its-kind lawsuit against housing discrimination. Also, three pro-Palestine activists were arrested during a campus protest.
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OSCR Denied Student Activist's Request for Student Panel, AADL to Buy Ann Arbor Observer
Last week, The Michigan Daily reported Rackham student Jared Eno was denied the right to a student panel in his disciplinary case, the AADL announced plans to purchase the Ann Arbor Observer, and OSU fought the Brown Jug's efforts to trademark a tap beer called "Buckeye Tears."
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Ann Arbor Requires Sobriety Tests for Scooter Rentals & UM's New Backup Care Program
Last Week, the Ann Arbor City Council unanimously approved a new contract with Spin requiring sobriety tests for electric scooter rentals; The Michigan Daily reported on the University of Michigan's new backup care program, a partnership with Bright Horizons, and SAFE launched a week of action to...
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UMich Updates SSRR; Students Push Back on AI in Art
Last week, The Michigan Daily reported on changes to the Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities, which some students called "undemocratic." Additionally, STAMPS students protested two speakers who use artificial intelligence in their art and the University of Michigan celebrated its...
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