University of Michigan

Ariel view of UM Biological Station in Pellston.

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Summer lectures aim to demystify Great Lakes science

Michael Livingston

The free events come from the University of Michigan Biological Station in Pellston and will feature scientists, artists, professors and more.

The Interlochen Collection: Trombonist Ava Ordman

Amanda Sewell

Hear highlights from trombonist Ava Ordman's career - from Interlochen camper to Grand Rapids Symphony principal to Michigan State University professor

Jack Kernan (middle row, far right) poses with his fellow Friars in the fall of 2021

The Friars bring silly songs and snappy socks to City Opera House

Amanda Sewell

Jack Kernan and his colleagues in The Friars will perform at City Opera House Friday night.

Beekeeper Adam Ingrao checks on some beehives owned by Michigan State University, in Traverse City.

More diverse bee populations are less susceptible to disease

Maya Reter

GEO members and undergrads march through campus in protest of U of M's COVID-19 reopening plans.

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U of M asks Washtenaw County Circuit Court to order striking GEO members to return to work

Caroline Llanes

Members of the Graduate Employees' Organization (GEO) at the University of Michigan have voted to continue their strike for another week. The university...

A new petition by the group Unlock Michigan is looking to curb Governor Whitmer's executive powers and end the current COVID-19 state of emergency order.

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Stateside: Petition to curb governor's powers; new MI Opera Theatre director; UM grad student strike

Stateside Staff

Today on Stateside , a petition aiming to curb the governor's executive powers is nearing the number of signatures it needs. And, graduate students at...

Michigan Environment

The deadly disease that wiped out 90% of the Upper Peninsula's bats, and a new hope for one species

Steve Smith has explored old caves ever since he was a kid — usually illegally. Now he just does it legally. “Listen to the water dripping, and bats, and…

Colleges and universities are making tough choices as they plan for the future. President Mark Schlissel discusses the upcoming school year with Stateside.

Around Michigan & State Government

Stateside: Detroit stories from reporters of color; COVID-19 restrictions loosen; UM Pres. Schlissel

Stateside Staff

Today on Stateside , University of Michigan president Mark Schlissel talks about plans to restart on-campus instruction in the fall. Plus, an...

Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Hospitals in the Detroit metro area are preparing for future cases of COVID-19 based on what they learned during the first surge of cases.

Stateside: Lessons of first COVID-19 surge; future of theatergoing; graduating college in a pandemic

Stateside Staff

Today on Stateside , we hear how health systems, armed with what they now know about COVID-19, are planning for the treatment of future cases. Also, a...

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Northern Michigan may experience COVID-19 'peak' later

Taylor Wizner

Epidemiologists say the coronavirus is slowing its spread in southeast Michigan and the state could see its peak number of cases soon. But COVID-19 is…