The University Record

Updated 11:45 PM June 16, 2008

Posted 6/12/08
U-M-Ann Arbor applications reach historic high

The University received 29,794 applications from prospective freshmen for 2008, an 8.5-percent increase over last year and the highest number in University history. At the same time, applications from underrepresented minorities dropped slightly in what U-M officials predict is a temporary decline. More >

Posted 6/16/08
Parents often don’t provide tweens with home safety guidelines

Whether it be for two hours or an entire day, millions of tweens — children ages 11-13 — will be left home alone this summer, despite their parents’ concerns that they may not have the knowledge and skills they need to stay safe at home. More >

Posted 6/16/08
Traits discovered for aggressive form of prostate cancer

Researchers led by a team at the Michigan Center for Translational Pathology at the
U-M Health System have identified traits of an aggressive type of prostate cancer that occurs in about 10 percent of men who have the disease. They hope the discovery could lead, possibly within the next few years, to a simple urine test that will help to diagnose this variation of prostate cancer. More >

Posted 6/09/08
U-M's north woods campus celebrates centennial session

As U-M Biological Station (UMBS) celebrates its 100th session this summer, the "campus in the north woods" continues its mission of combining research and education, with a focus on crucial environmental issues. More>

Posted 6/2/08
Analysis: State can become alternative energy leader

The University Research Corridor announced investments in two new energy initiatives and released an independent analysis showing Michigan is ready to "become a leader in alternative energy." More >

Posted 6/12/08 U-M-Ann Arbor applications reach historic high

Posted 6/16/08 Parents often don’t provide tweens with home safety guidelines

Posted 6/16/08 Traits discovered for aggressive form of prostate cancer

Posted 6/09/08 U-M's north woods campus celebrates centennial session

Posted 6/2/08 Analysis: State can become alternative energy leader

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Posted 6/12/08
U-M-Ann Arbor applications reach historic high

Posted 6/16/08
Parents often don’t provide tweens with home safety guidelines

Posted 6/16/08
Traits discovered for aggressive form of prostate cancer

Posted 6/09/08
U-M's north woods campus celebrates centennial session

Posted 6/2/08
Analysis: State can become alternative energy leader