"In the 21st century global job market," says Dr. Michael Nugent, director of The Language Flagship, "we don't need people who just speak languages and we don't need people who can just work the professions. We need people who can do both."
A recent grant bonanza to the International Institute at the University of Michigan and the opening last November of the Confucius Institute to promote cross-cultural collaboration with China are bolstering President Mary Sue Coleman’s efforts to globalize the university. The university’s recent announcement of winning $16 million in federal grants ...
As thousands of students descend upon Washtenaw County this fall as college resumes, not only will they have to be vigilant about hitting the books but also protecting themselves from identity theft. According to one study, they're the most vulnerable age group when it comes to having personal information stolen ...
Hal Burroughs of St. Louis assembles a flat screen television as his son, Michigan freshman Tim Burroughs, looks over his shoulder with roommate Arthur Lee of Rochester Hills. They were moving into the University of Michigan's South Quad Wednesday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com Sweat rolled down Hal Burroughs’ face as he ...
The University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science and the Arts has chosen a rather existential question for its Fall 2010 theme semester, called “What Makes Life Worth Living?” The idea was partly inspired by an Aug. 2 New York Times column by David Brooks entitled, “The Summoned Self” in ...
Outside of school, University of Michigan Student Assembly President Abhishek Mahanti might seem like any other 21-year-old college senior. When he provides his age, he notes with dry humor, “finally.” He’s also quick to list a diverse range of hobbies and interests.
With a new school year approaching, Annarbor.com sat down recently with University of Michigan Provost Teresa Sullivan to learn more about what keeps U-M's other boss busy, and what's in store for the 2009-2010 school year and beyond. Sullivan's job entails working with U-M President Mary Sue Coleman to set ...
The first new dormitory at the University of Michigan in four decades is taking shape on the southwest corner of Huron and State streets in Ann Arbor. Construction of the $175 million North Quad Residential and Academic Complex is on schedule for completion next summer, university officials said. The building, ...
You won’t see many patrons clothed in pajamas as they peruse the bookshelves at the University of Michigan’s libraries, but through virtual access, pajamas are now appropriate attire when you're looking for a book. In partnership with Google, the U-M is digitizing its entire print collection, making it available to ...
This year’s freshmen and sophomores at the University of Michigan will hand over extra cash for tuition, paying approximately $11,659 for the year, up 5.6 percent from last year. The increased cost for in-state 2009/2010 students continues a trend of rising tuition over the course of the last several years ...
With the start of the school year, the music and theater seasons in Ann Arbor are firing up once again. So, below is a list of the big concerts and theatrical highlights of the ’09-’10 season. This list includes concerts at the larger venues and stage events likely to be ...
There's more to college life than going to class and hanging out. Getting involved with a student organization or nonprofit group can broaden your social network, give you leadership experience and maybe even help you land a job. If you're looking for a way to connect with some of these ...
As the University of Michigan gears up for a new academic year, AnnArbor.com brings you a package of back-to-school articles on facts to know, people to meet and things to do on and off campus. Follow the links below to read all our stories: University of Michigan student body president ...
Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com AnnArbor.com's partner news site MLive.com is on a quest to find the best barbecue in ......
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