Articles tagged:Innovation Economy

Posted: Sun Nov 15 5:19 a.m. by Daryl Weinert

When I started this monthly column, I promised to explore the myriad ways that a university can ignite innovation. I planned to uncover the daily interactions of students, faculty and companies that spark creativity. Well, sometimes those interactions are catalyzed by a university’s facilities themselves. For example, Michigan State University ...

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Posted: Sun Oct 11 5:28 a.m. by Daryl Weinert

The University of Michigan recently reached a remarkable milestone given the difficult economic climate in which it was achieved. In fiscal year 2009, U-M exceeded $1 billion of research spending. Amazingly, the volume of research at U-M has doubled in the span of 10 years. U-M consistently ranks among the ...

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Posted: Sun Sep 13 5:05 a.m. by Paula Gardner News Director

The pace of technological change and the accumulation of knowledge continue to accelerate. And while an undergraduate education establishes the foundation for a successful career, education cannot stop there. This explains why traditional colleges and universities have been increasing their efforts to connect with adults to offer professional education, and ...

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