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Posted 7/23/08
Widespread security flaws found in online banking sites
More than 75 percent of the bank Web sites surveyed in a study had at least one design flaw that could make customers vulnerable to cyber thieves after their money or even their identity. More >
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Posted 7/23/08
U-M wins North American Solar Challenge for fifth time
The U-M Solar Car Team won the North American Solar Challenge, crossing the finish line Tuesday in Alberta, Canada, after more than 50 hours of racing over nine days. More >
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Posted 7/21/08
Large dead zones predicted for Gulf, Chesapeake Bay
Record-setting "dead zones" in the Gulf of Mexico and Chesapeake Bay appear likely this summer, forecasts from a U-M researcher indicate. Donald Scavia, a professor at the School of Natural Resources and Environment, makes the annual forecasts using models driven by nutrient load estimates from the U.S. Geological Survey.
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Posted 7/21/08
Obesity No. 1 health concern for kids in 2008
According to a report released by the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health, childhood obesity is now the No. 1 health concern for kids in 2008, topping smoking and drug abuse. In 2007, childhood obesity ranked third among parents' top 10 overall health concerns for kids. More >
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Posted 7/17/08
Child Development Center to get new home
Oakwood Healthcare Inc. (OHI) and U-M-Dearborn are working together to transform a vacant Dearborn building into a state-of-the-art learning center housing acclaimed clinical and educational programs for kids, families and future teachers. More >
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Posted 7/14/08
U-M chosen as one of best places to work
The University of Michigan has been named one of the 2008 Great Colleges to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education. U-M was in the unranked top five in 13 of 27 categories for institutions with 2,500 or more employees in the Chronicle program that addresses faculty-administration relations, compensation and benefits, and work/life balance. More >
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Posted 7/14/08
New 2009 Rx drug co-pays announced
The University will change the co-pay amounts paid by members of the U-M Prescription Drug Plan next year, the first such adjustment since 2003. The change brings co-pay reductions to those using generic medications, "tier one" drugs in the U-M plan, with a decrease in out-of-pocket expenses from the current $7 co-pay to $5, starting Jan. 1. More >
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Posted 7/14/08
South Africa's Tutu to visit campus, receive medal
Nobel Peace Prize winner and South African cleric Archbishop Desmond Tutu will be awarded the 18th U-M Wallenberg Medal Oct. 29 by President Mary Sue Coleman. The medal presentation will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Hill Auditorium, followed by Tutu's delivery of the Wallenberg Lecture. More >
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1:00 PM July 23, 2008
