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UM Professor to give talk in Maumee on political misinformation
Barbara McQuade, the former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan and a current law professor at the University of Michigan, will talk about disinformation in American politics during a program at the Maumee Branch Library. Ms. McQuade’s recently published book, Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America, explores how authoritarian regimes throughout history have utilized disinformation to consolidate power and ways to combat the rise of these trends in the United States. The event, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, is hosted by the Maumee Branch Library in association with the UM alumni association.
University of Michigan Athletes in 2024 Paris Olympics
ANN ARBOR, Mich (FOX 2) - With the arrival of opening ceremonies, 45 University of Michigan students and alumni are prepared to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics. The 45 athletes represent 22 Olympic teams: United States (10), Canada (8), Australia (2), Brazil (2), Germany (2), Hong Kong...
Rumblings A Top Michigan Pledge Visiting An SEC School Upcoming
The Wolverines are going to have their hands full with keeping WR Phillip Wright III in the 2025 class. With home-state LSU putting more of a press on the speedy wideout to join their class, EJ Holland of On3 is reporting that he is set to visit the Tigers on Friday but also will be in Ann Arbor for the BBQ in the Big House this weekend.
U-M Kellogg Institute Building
“I Spy the wonderful glass and copper Fletcher Street entry to the Kellogg Institute Building,” writes Eric Sobocinski. “The OG Dentistry building at 299 Fletcher has such beautiful lines in their glasswork,” says Mary Adams. “Completed in 1940,” adds Dave Bicknell, “it was the original home for dental education, which has since expanded.” “We moved here recently and I am feeling very proud of this one!” says Rediane Longoria. “With such impressive design I could not forget this door.”
CHS Alum Evan Sing Receives U.S. State Department Scholarship to Study Russian Abroad
CHS Alum Evan Sing Receives U.S. State Department Scholarship to Study Russian Abroad. Evan Sing, who graduated from Chelsea High School in 2022, is currently participating in the U.S. Department of State’s Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program studying Russian in Tbilisi, the capital of the Republic of Georgia. He...
Dexter High School Dance Team Qualifies for 2025 UDA Nationals
Dexter High School Dance Team Qualifies for 2025 UDA Nationals. No doubt you’ve enjoyed the Dexter HS Dance Team routines at varsity football games, but the dancers’ stage extends far beyond what we witness under the Friday night lights. The Dexter High School Dance Team has secured a...
Chelsea Schools Update the Pierce Lake Reopening
The Chelsea School District (CSD) plan to reopen Pierce Lake Elementary School is happening with some programming expected to begin this summer there as well as a community open house. CSD Superintendent Michael Kapolka updated the school board and community at the July 22 CSD Board of Education meeting. Kapolka...
Saline’s Fall 2024 Community Education Catalog Offers a Gateway to Lifelong Learning
Saline’s Fall 2024 Community Education Catalog Offers a Gateway to Lifelong Learning. 72 diverse courses offer enrichment for all ages as registration opens July 31. Saline Community Education has released its Fall 2024 catalog, offering a variety of enriching activities and courses for all age groups. Saline Area Schools...
Cooley Law student is honored with WLAM King Scholarship
Passionate about travel, Cooley Law student Codie Drake is pictured at the famous Angkor Wat, a Hindu-Buddhist temple complex in Siem Reap, Cambodia. As Codie Drake was studying for the LSAT, she came across written notes from her elementary school days that read, “When I grow up, I want to be a … lawyer,” or “judge.”
Patrick Ignagni Named Assistant Principal of Hillside Middle School
Northville Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Ignagni as the new Assistant Principal of Hillside Middle School. Mr. Ignagni joins the Hillside administrative team with a wealth of experience and a passion for educational excellence. Mr. Ignagni replaces Ms. Melissa Provo who has taken the position...
Interim Dean Kyle Logue discusses his vision for the new role, relations with alumni, and what he loves about the school
Interim Dean Kyle Logue is leading the Law School while the University conducts its search for a permanent replacement for former Dean Mark West, who remains on the faculty as the Nippon Life Professor of Law. Interim Dean Kyle Logue speaks with a student in Aikens Commons in Hutchins Hall.
Eastern Michigan University recruits top talent for esports teams
YPSILANTI, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Michigan colleges are recruiting top sports talent, and it's not just for the athletic fields. The world of video games is rapidly changing. Competitive gaming is drawing more and more people around the world, even at the collegiate level. College signing day isn't just for the football stars anymore."Yeah, I got to put on a hat. Stand up. Eastern Michigan University. That was cool," said incoming EMU freshman Jacob Bennet.Bennett is the 2024 National High School Champion in the game Rocket League. Eastern Michigan University recruited him to join its over 40-person esports team."Esports is a stepping...
New Plymouth football QB Pheiffer will 'do whatever I can to help the team have success'
Plymouth football coach Greg Souldourian is easing in his new quarterback by relying on advice he received from a mentor when he first became a head coach. Yep, there's no doubt about it: The Wildcats have lost some dudes. Among the several starters they lost to graduation are three-star Northwestern...
A Parent’s Guide to Washtenaw County Private Schools
Washtenaw County families have many options when it comes to private schools. Our guide includes many educational opportunities in Ann Arbor and surrounding towns for your child and a brief look at what each school offers. Schools had to have at least 40 students and/or, for elementary schools, offer classes...
Chelsea Schools Hire New Teachers
It’s around mid-summer now, but there’s still a lot of work being done in the Chelsea School District, especially when it comes to preparing for the new school year. One big part of the preparation is hiring new teachers to fill in for those who have retired, resigned, transferred or because there’s an increase in enrollment. The CSD Board of Education hired 10 teachers at its July 22 meeting.
Pierce Lake Early Childhood Center Begins Operations
Superintendent Mike Kapolka began his report to the Chelsea School District (CSD) Board of Education at their meeting on July 22 with an update on the Pierce Lake Early Childhood Center. CSD has obtained both licensing and occupancy status, he said. Staff members in the early childhood education department and...
Stateside Podcast: Concordia University program cuts unnerve campus
Concordia University of Ann Arbor, a Lutheran institution, is facing a $9 million budget deficit. Enrollment has grown in recent years with a student body around 1,000, but it’s a benchmark many smaller colleges have found hard to maintain operations. Even so, back in February university administration announced a...
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