- Mia Marino/Daily
Regents Notebook: State funding levels could get worse
By: Kyle Swanson
At the monthly Board of Regents’s meeting yesterday, Cynthia Wilbanks, the University’s vice president for government relations, provided the regents with an update on state funding.
Space utilization effort saves millions for 'U', more expected
By: Kyle Swanson
In an attempt to control costs, University officials say they have been focusing a great deal of attention on more effectively using classrooms. And a presentation at the University’s Board of Regents meeting yesterday appears to show that their work is really paying off.
Controversy over gender-neutral bathroom sign reveals the subtleties of campus attitudes
By: Olivia Carrino
A recent change in the sign outside of a gender-neutral bathroom on the third floor of the Michigan Union has caused a bit of a public relations headache for the building’s administrators.
Moosejaw faces criticism for "jail"-themed promotional campaign
By: Allie White
Moosejaw Mountaineering, a Michigan institution known for its outdoor recreation apparel and gear, prides itself on its unpredictable and “goofy” promotions. Past catalog themes include food fights and bad family photos.
Some say its most recent catalog, however, may have gone too far.
IFC and Panhel elect new executive boards
- Samantha Trauben/Daily
By: Veronica Menaldi
The Interfraternity Council and the Panhellenic Association, the groups responsible for governing most of campus’s fraternities and sororities respectively, both held executive board member elections for the one-year term starting in December this week in the Anderson Room of the Michigan Union.
Prof. once denied meeting with MSA execs about DPS Oversight Committee, airs issues at meeting
By: Mallory Jones
Medical School Prof. Douglas Smith finally got the chance to speak to the Michigan Student Assembly last night about his concerns over the Department of Public Safety Oversight Committee. His comments came after months of pushing members of the assembly’s executive board to meet with him regarding those concerns.
'U' audit finds football team didn't report practice logs, experts on NCAA rules say more trouble for program
- Andre J. Jackson/AP
By: Gary Graca and Kyle Swanson
The University today released an annual audit report from July 2009 that found the football team had failed to turn in forms that track various athletic activities for the 2008-2009 academic year. The report is the most significant release yet related to allegations that the football program violated NCAA rules regarding practice time and off-season training.
'U' wins in wrongful termination lawsuit levied by former research assistant
By: Jenna Skoller and Stephanie Steinberg
A Washtenaw County jury ruled in favor of the University of Michigan Board of Regents yesterday in the Whistleblower’s lawsuit brought by Robert McGee, a former University research assistant.
Russell Athletic Corp. relents on fired workers
By: Caitlin Huston
Student groups had a huge victory when they got Russell Corporation to rehire 1,200 employees who some people felt were wrongly terminated.
Ex-Black Panther speaks about police brutality
By: Mallory Jones
An event last night in South Quad brought stories of police brutality against people of color to University students.
- Jake Fromm/Daily
Former Michigan QB Feagin waives preliminary exam for drug charges
By: Devon Thorsby
Former Michigan football player Justin Feagin appeared in Washtenaw County Court Wednesday afternoon before Judge Charles Pope to waive his right to a preliminary exam for three drug charges brought against him.
Before You Were Here: When the Big Ten denied Michigan a Rose Bowl bid
By: Peter Noorani
A loss to Ohio State this Saturday would keep Michigan one win short of receiving bowl eligibility, but it would not be the first time the Buckeyes have kept the Wolverines out of the postseason.
University among top U.S. institutions in number of international students
By: Allie White
A recent study conducted by the Institute of International Education shows that the University is a popular destination for foreign students, ranking at No. 6 on a list of U.S. colleges with the most international students.
Office Hours: Don't ask, don't tell
By: Allie White
Since its introduction in 1993, the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy of the United States armed forces has been controversial. The federal law, signed by President Bill Clinton, prohibits gay people from making their sexual orientations public while actively serving in the military.
'U' wins in wrongful termination lawsuit levied by former research assistant
By: Jenna Skoller and Stephanie Steinberg
A Washtenaw County jury ruled in favor of the University of Michigan Board of Regents yesterday in the Whistleblower’s lawsuit brought by Robert McGee, a former University research assistant.
