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Class of 2023 Falk Scholars: ‘I Am Forever Grateful to Those Who Have Made These Last 4 Years So Special’
Fourteen members of the Class of 2023 have been named Falk College Scholars—the highest academic award conferred by the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics on graduating seniors. Falk Scholars represent undergraduate students who display academic excellence, exceptional campus…
Donna Shalala G’70, H’87 to Deliver ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s 2023 Commencement Address
Donna E. Shalala G’70, H’87, former U.S. secretary of health and human services, will deliver the keynote address during ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s 2023 Commencement on Sunday, May 14, in the JMA Wireless Dome. The ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m. Shalala,…
Air Force ROTC Cadet Emily Weaver ’24 Continues Family Tradition of Service
According to the Department of Defense, interest in military service is on the decline among the nation’s youth, especially those who are qualified for military service. Only 9% indicated they would likely serve in the military; such a low percentage…
Community Review Board Issues Annual Report to University Community
The University’s Community Review Board (CRB), an independent and cross-functional campus group that reviews and provides input on certain matters involving the Department of Public Safety (DPS), released its annual report of findings and conclusions to the community this week….
‘My Poetry Is a Record of What Happened’ Says Palestinian MFA Student Mosab Abu Toha G’23
The title poem in the debut collection of Mosab Abu Toha G’23 begins with a plea that the surgeon repairing his punctured eardrum save the things he cherishes: his mother’s voice, songs in Arabic, poems in English, chirping birds. “When…
Intellectual Property Law Expert Reacts to Canadian Digital Content Bill C-11
Canadian lawmakers passed a measure this month that aims to promote more Canadian cultural content on digital video and streaming platforms like YouTube, Netflix and Disney+. Known as Bill C-11 or the Online Streaming Act, the rules would govern these…
University Announces 2023-24 Remembrance Scholars
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s Remembrance Scholar Selection Committee has chosen the 35 students who will be the 2023-24 Remembrance Scholars. The scholarships, now in their 34th year, were founded as a tribute to—and means of remembering—the students studying in London and Florence…
VPA Staff Member Dillon Hupp Wins Nearly $22K on ‘Jeopardy!’
On the afternoon of Jan. 4, Dillon Hupp accepted a job offer from ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ as its new associate director of development in the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA). On the evening of Jan. 4, Hupp received a…
Catherine Cocks Appointed Director of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Press
Catherine Cocks has been appointed director of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Libraries’ ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Press, effective April 17. Cocks was previously interim director of Michigan State University’s Press, where she also served as assistant director and editor-in-chief. She has over 20 years’…
Renowned Sustainability Expert, Ian Shapiro Joins ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈCoE and Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Center of Excellence (ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈCoE) is proud to announce that Ian M. Shapiro, an award-winning engineer and author, will be joining ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈCoE today as associate director of Building Science and Community Programs. In this role, he will serve as the…