Neal wraps up interim presidency
When Homer Neal jets off next month for Switzerland after stepping down as interim University president, he will remember officiating at graduation, welcoming the class of 2000 and eating his weekly Blimpy's burger.
Bollinger set to take 'U' reins
Closing a year of revelations, shake-ups and lawsuits, Lee Bollinger will officially take office Monday as the 12th University president.
Applications down around nation, 'U'
Following a surge of applications to the University's undergraduate schools at the beginning of the decade, a national trend has brought a drop in applicant rates this year.
LSA Dean Edie Goldenberg announced the University's applicant rates for the class of 2001 were significantly lower than in past years. The finding was presented to the LSA executive committee at the start of the month.
Decision on Baker spurs legal debate
An appellate court's dismissal of the groundbreaking Internet case involving a former University student has elicited mixed reactions from everyone from First Amendment advocates to legal experts.
On Tuesday, a panel of judges from the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of a case involving former University student Jake Baker. Baker, who was charged with interstate transmission of threats over the Internet, was arrested two years ago for posting a story on the Internet involving the rape and torture of a classmate.
AIDS week aims to boost awareness
The AIDS Memorial Quilt may be the most poignant expression of the theme "Remembering Lives ... Educating Minds," but it is only one of the events for AIDS Awareness Week, which begins tomorrow.
"We hope to increase awareness about the epidemic of AIDS and to support individuals living with the disease," said Polly Paulson, sexual health education coordinator at University Health Service. "We hope to get the message to the student population in terms of prevention and transmission of HIV/AIDS.
Changing of the Guard
For most Daily readers, today is probably just a normal day of The Michigan Daily. It looks the same, it sounds the same, but starting Monday, the people that work so hard to put it out each day will be different. For us, the exiting editors, we'br>
Clinton database tied to funds, donors
WASHINGTON (AP) - Months after denying a White House database was used to solicit campaign contributions, the Clinton administration scrambled yesterday to explain why a top fund-raiser says it helped him woo donors and award "special graces."
'U' calls first witness as plaintiffs rest in suit: Judge dismisses a juror, leaving 1 alternate
Yesterday brought the close of the plaintiff's case and the University's first witness to the stand, but not before University attorney Tim Howlett asked the court to dismiss the discrimination charges filed by three former employees of the Dental School.
Athletes put their image to work
A group of University student athletes are using their high-profile images - and putting their faces on local posters - to convince people that rough, aggressive behavior has no place in relationships.
The University's President's Task Force on Violence Against Women unveiled its poster yesterday as part of a three-stage campaign targeted at the student body and beyond.
Faculty members pay tribute to Neal's presidency
University faculty members are applauding outgoing interim President Homer Neal as he leaves behind a productive relationship with the faculty.
The faculty's governing body voted Monday to send a resolution to Neal thanking him for his willingness to work with the faculty during the past year.
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