Annual Research Spending At UM Rises 3 Percent To $1.27 Billion
The total volume of research at the University of Michigan rose by 3 percent to a record $1.27 billion—an increase of $37.5 million—in the fiscal year that closed on June 30, 2012.
Watch CBS News
The total volume of research at the University of Michigan rose by 3 percent to a record $1.27 billion—an increase of $37.5 million—in the fiscal year that closed on June 30, 2012.
Major health care problems associated with noncommunicable diseases like heart disease, cancer, diabetes and chronic respiratory conditions are not unique to the United States. In fact, NCDs are a concern across the globe, and are growing at an alarming rate in some developing regions like Latin America.
An art and design graduate of the University of Michigan and her husband are making a $32.5 million donation to her former program, the school announced Thursday.
"Most importantly, if the information fits with your prior beliefs, and makes a coherent story, you are more likely to use it even though you are aware that it's incorrect."
The latest event and meeting notices from Michigan's technology-focused companies, institutions and grouips
The latest industry awards and certifications earned by Michigan's technology-focused companies, institutions and people
Deborah Kay Mitchell, 26, decided in high school to pursue nursing, and a decade later she's still excited to continue working in and learning about her field.
Research by the University of Michigan School of Public Health that seeks to identify better methods to predict the toxic effects of certain chemicals on reproduction and behavior in mammals, fish and avian wildlife is one of eight projects to receive a share of $11 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Michigan is expected to get a tuneup against Massachusetts.
In a nationwide program that aimed to provide better care at a lower cost for Medicare participants, the University of Michigan made the most progress in reducing costs and improved the quality of care patients received.
The latest industry awards and certifications earned by Michigan's technology-focused companies, institutions, groups and people
A new proposal to build a $50 million apartment building in downtown Ann Arbor would bring more student housing and encourage greater walkability and density to the South University Downtown Area.
Climate change is expected to increase the frequency of intense spring rain storms in the Great Lakes region throughout this century and will likely add to the number of harmful algal blooms and "dead zones" in Lake Erie, unless additional conservation actions are taken, according to a University of Michigan aquatic ecologist.
Society 2030, an innovative consortium bringing together University of Michigan researchers with corporate leaders to prepare for society's changing age structure, kicks off its third year on Sept. 19 with a meeting focusing on emerging assistive technologies, including robotics.
Tuesday morning, Ann Arbor police took four additional reports of home invasions near campus.
University of Michigan police are warning parents about a suspicious man caught watching young children on the North Campus.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services wants college campuses nationwide to take steps to eliminate tobacco use.
A strip of glass covered in hairy nanoparticles can cheaply and conveniently measure mercury, which attacks the nervous system, and other toxic metals in fluids.
Tight blood sugar control in the intensive care unit for pediatric cardiac surgery patients does not improve patients' infection rate, mortality, length of stay or organ failure when compared to standard care, new research shows.
Lemu Coker, a second year MBA student at U-of-M, thinks the Wolverines will show marked improvement during this weekend's game.
With national conventions out of the way, Michigan Democrats and Republicans are holding their own gatherings this weekend to endorse Supreme Court nominees and hear pep talks from U.S. Senate candidates.
Fuel economy of all new vehicles sold in the United States is up for the first time in five months, say researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.
The rhetoric is relentless: America is a place of unparalleled opportunity, where hard work and determination can propel a child out of humble beginnings into the White House, or at least a mansion on a hill. But the reality is very different, according to a University of Michigan researcher who is studying inequality across generations around the world.
University of Michigan scientists and scholars led by President Mary Sue Coleman will travel to Brazil later this month to strengthen research and academic collaboration with several leading universities and foundations.
Only one-third of the local governments in Michigan say they are somewhat or significantly less able to meet their fiscal needs this year -- a big drop from last year when nearly half reported having such difficulties, according to a University of Michigan survey.
Cade Cunningham had a triple-double and Jalen Duren added 19 points and 11 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons beat the Charlotte Hornets 112-86.
The Detroit Lions have placed All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph on injured reserve.
A vigil was held in Warren, Michigan, on Saturday for Mucari Finley at the place where he died earlier this month.
Will Bower threw for two touchdowns and rushed for three more as Ferris State won its fourth NCAA Division II championship in the past five years, taking down Harding 42-21 on Saturday.
Two Catholic Church leaders have been running a soup kitchen in Detroit's oldest neighborhood for decades, and they have decided it's time to retire.
A vigil was held in Warren, Michigan, on Saturday for Mucari Finley at the place where he died earlier this month.
A life ring and a lifeboat remnant from a famous Great Lakes shipwreck have sold at auction for $150,000.
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to reclassify marijuana. While it might seem like a small move, it opens a new door for the industry as a whole.
Two Catholic Church leaders have been running a soup kitchen in Detroit's oldest neighborhood for decades, and they have decided it's time to retire.
The public heard from players on the Michigan Football team on Friday, the first time since former head coach Sherrone Moore was fired and subsequently arrested.
Ford Motor Co. is pivoting away from its once-ambitious electric vehicle plans amid financial losses and waning consumer demand for the vehicles.
A 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders about $42, which is around $15 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
Ford Motor Co. has stepped up technology in its popular F-150 pickup to combat ever-evolving techniques car thieves have at their disposal.
The management company of the LaFontaine Automotive Group in Metro Detroit has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle an alleged Paycheck Protection Program loan fraud.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
The episode has deepened concerns that had already emerged from the Justice Department's much-anticipated document release.
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to reclassify marijuana. While it might seem like a small move, it opens a new door for the industry as a whole.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
The Justice Department released thousands of new photos and records on Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, but at least 550 pages in the documents were fully redacted.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to reclassify marijuana. While it might seem like a small move, it opens a new door for the industry as a whole.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Henry Ford Health has announced new labor agreements with registered nurses and radiology technicians at its Rochester hospital.
A Michigan hospital is asking members of the public to raise their flashlights as well as the spirits of children during the holiday season.
Oakland County health officials are reporting a confirmed case of measles in a pediatric patient at DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital.
Cade Cunningham had a triple-double and Jalen Duren added 19 points and 11 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons beat the Charlotte Hornets 112-86.
The Detroit Lions have placed All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph on injured reserve.
Will Bower threw for two touchdowns and rushed for three more as Ferris State won its fourth NCAA Division II championship in the past five years, taking down Harding 42-21 on Saturday.
Moritz Seider had a goal and an assist and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Washington Capitals 5-2.
The public heard from players on the Michigan Football team on Friday, the first time since former head coach Sherrone Moore was fired and subsequently arrested.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
The state of Michigan can do better when it comes to raising the bar on K-12 public education.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain speaks with retail owners and entrepreneurs ahead of the holiday season.
Hundreds of thousands will line up along Woodward Avenue for America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.
Warming trend starts Monday
In part two of her conversation with the running backs of the Detroit Lions at the Bronx Bar, CBS News Detroit's Rachel Hopmayer asks the group about coaching aspirations and journeys with parenthood.
The Detroit Association of Black Organizations pitched in on Saturday to provide gifts and food to families in need. It was part of the group's annual gift giveaway at the Bridge Center.
The nonprofit Detroit Horse Power held a beam-signing ceremony on Saturday to celebrate a milestone in the construction of what will be one of the largest urban equestrian centers in America.
A soup kitchen in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood has been around for decades. The people behind it have decided its time to retire. Veronica Ortega looks at their legacy.