University Of Michigan Gets $50 Million Gift For Writing
The donation is believed to be by far the largest ever gift to such a program, and comes at a time when most major gifts to higher education are supporting science, not the humanities.
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The donation is believed to be by far the largest ever gift to such a program, and comes at a time when most major gifts to higher education are supporting science, not the humanities.
Take advantage of scholarships offered to Detroit students to forgo debilitating student loans.
"It's a tremendous opportunity for us to keep growing," Beilein said. "This is fertilizer for growth."
Authorities say they've identified a suspect in the sexual assaults of three University of Michigan students at an off-campus apartment.
The eight expansions are expected to generate up to $95.8 million in new capital investments and add 789 new jobs in Michigan.
According to the American Customer Satisfaction Index's annual E-Commerce Report, produced in partnership with the Ann Arbor-based customer experience analytics firm ForeSee, customer satisfaction with e-commerce websites continues to rise, gaining 1.2 percent to 81.1 on the ACSI's 100-point scale.
The Samuel Zell & Robert H. Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies at the University of Michigan's Stephen M. Ross School of Business Monday announced winners of the 30th Michigan Business Challenge and recipients of the Applebaum Dare to Dream Grants and Mayleben Family Venture Shaping Grants.
Michigan recently hasn't looked much like the same team that easily disposed of Illinois last month. By the same token, the Fighting Illini have turned things around and are the hottest team in the Big Ten.
A fraternity chapter at the University of Michigan has been suspended after semi-nude photos of men posing with U.S. flags as part of a party invitation circulated online.
Less than three years after the first person moved in, the University of Michigan has transformed a vacant former pharmaceutical company complex into a vibrant hub for research -- an achievement marked this week with the move of the 2,000th person to the site.
The lights are back on following a power outage that affected parts of the Ann Arbor area and the University of Michigan campus.
Postponed your Valentine's Day until the weekend? Detroit venues offer many theatrical performances to make your celebration special.
Does shopping get a bad rap?
Mid-sized employers gearing up for mandated health coverage under the federal Affordable Care Act had a chance Monday to listen to the experts from Massachusetts, which has had a state version of so-called Obamacare for years now.
Police in Ann Arbor are working to determine if three separate criminal incidents involving taxi drivers are related.
A clutch 3-pointer by each team put the game into OT with the Wisconsin Badgers getting the final say beating the Michigan Wolverines 65-62 on Saturday.
The proportion of working Americans with pensions of any kind has steadily decreased since 2001, according to a University of Michigan analysis that suggests trouble ahead for U.S. seniors.
It's an exciting day for high school students who are realizing their dreams to play college football.
With the assistance of alumni at area law firms, the University of Michigan Law School has created a legal clinic offering free legal advice to the university's many startup businesses and would-be entrepreneurs.
The taxi driver reportedly drove into a parking lot on East Madison, west of Packard, and sexually assaulted her.
Did the University of Michigan "catfish" its own student athletes to teach them a lesson?
Medical research is vital to the advancement of health care, but many medical research studies have too few people who participate. A new study from the University of Michigan takes an in-depth look at public participation in medical research across the United States.
The University of Michigan shows immense growth and engagement in sustainability education, research and operations, according to a new report designed to track and measure progress.
A new survey shows that Michigan's primary care doctors will continue accepting new patients, including Medicaid patients, as the state's insured population grows under health care reform.
Merit Network Inc. announced today that they have completed a scheduled equipment upgrade on the MiLR (Michigan LambdaRail) fiber ring.
Detroit police say a 39-year-old man surrendered to police after he fired shots at bailiffs who were serving an eviction notice, leading to an hours-long barricade situation on Tuesday.
Whitmer urges state officials to "take all necessary measures" to ensure that soldiers participate in providing public safety and security during events celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
A federal judge just blocked a Trump administration move to limit the amount of federal loans nursing students can borrow, but medical students aren't off the hook yet.
Three weeks after Mayor Mary Sheffield launched the initiative, new funding from the Ballmer Group and United Way for Southeastern Michigan is making summer camps free for Detroit families.
Detroit police say a 39-year-old man surrendered to police after he fired shots at bailiffs who were serving an eviction notice, leading to an hours-long barricade situation on Tuesday.
Inside the company's archives, corporate archivist Virginia Angles preserves more than 120 years of Kellogg history.
Whitmer urges state officials to "take all necessary measures" to ensure that soldiers participate in providing public safety and security during events celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Southeast Michigan residents who lack access to air conditioning are welcome at designated cooling centers during this week's heat wave.
An extreme heat warning for Southeast Michigan takes effect at noon today. Here's what you need to know about dealing with such conditions.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
Whitmer urges state officials to "take all necessary measures" to ensure that soldiers participate in providing public safety and security during events celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.
A federal judge just blocked a Trump administration move to limit the amount of federal loans nursing students can borrow, but medical students aren't off the hook yet.
Three U.S. egg producers will be required to provide 53 million eggs to food banks and to pay a $3.3 million financial penalty.
The typical non-homeowner household earns about $7,000 less than what's needed to buy an entry-level home, according to LendingTree.
The Supreme Court agreed to take up challenges to so-called assault-weapons bans in Cook County, Illinois, and Connecticut.
DaVita says its Novi dialysis center will resume patient services July 2 after third-party reviews of equipment and water quality found no problems, as a state investigation into a patient death and multiple hospitalizations continues.
Officials say the source of the infection is currently unknown. The department did not say how many cases were confirmed in the county.
With dangerously hot temperatures expected in Southeast Michigan this week, doctors at DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital are urging people to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness.
A Detroit grandmother dedicated to honoring her daughter's memory needs the public's help. After starting a transportation business to support her family, her vehicle is breaking down and she needs a new one to continue the service.
State officials have taken over the investigation into one death and hospitalizations among patients who received dialysis treatment in Southeast Michigan.
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was released on bond Tuesday, one day after a judge set a $1 million bond in connection with a robbery and kidnapping in Florida.
Casey Mize matched a career high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings and the Tigers capitalized on shoddy defense by the slumping Yankees in a 7-3 victory Monday night.
Dusty May's only dream growing up was coaching high school basketball in his home state of Indiana.
The Detroit Lions announced they have released cornerback Terrion Arnold hours after he appeared in court in connection with a robbery and kidnapping case in Florida.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
A home in Redford Township, Michigan, has been declared an "imminent" public health threat due to a hoarding situation inside the home.
Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was released on bond Tuesday, one day after a judge set a $1 million bond in connection with a robbery and kidnapping in Florida.
Detroit police say a 39-year-old man surrendered to police after he fired shots at bailiffs who were serving an eviction notice, leading to a barricade situation on Tuesday.
The heat in Southeast Michigan is not only making air conditioners work harder, it's also putting a serious strain on the power grid.
New limits on how much medical students can borrow in federal student loans will go into effect on July 1.