Past, present ... and future?: Fans turn out for Fisher
NOVI - With balloons, hot dogs and pictures of Steve Fisher in hand, more than 1,000 University alumni, celebrities and supporters crammed into the Novi Doubletree Hotel last Thursday to proclaim themselves loyal fans of the Michigan basketball coach.
Watson is 'concerned' about Martin
Former Michigan assistant basketball coach Perry Watson said he was concerned when he came to the University in 1991 because of his tense relationship with Detroit booster Ed Martin, according to documents released by the University under the Freedom of Information Act.
'U' Medical Center ranks in top 10 of U.S. News survey
The University's Hospitals, long considered by many to be among the best of the best, scored big in U.S. & News and World Report's annual hospital rankings.
According to the rankings released July 18, University hospitals improved from 15th overall to 10th since last year's rankings
Assembly lobbies Congress
Michigan Student Assembly representatives, marching through Congress' corridors in step with wing-tipped Washington lobbyists, met individually with the legislative aides of Michigan delegates Monday.
Assembly members visited congressional officers to discuss several pending bills that could make higher education more affordable.
Student movement celebrates 50 years
Last weekend marked the 50th anniversary of the United States Students Association - the country's largest and oldest national student group.
Past and present student leaders joined in Madison, Wisc., the site of the first American Student Movement Conference in 1947, to acknowledge the organization's history.
Peace runs through Ann Arbor: A2 takes part in peace run
Amidst the serene backdrop of the Huron River in Gallup Park Monday morning, people of all ages gathered to run in the name of peace.
A welcoming ceremony for runners carrying the peace torch for the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run, an Olympic-style relay symbolizing peace, took place at the Gallup Park Livery on Fuller Road, complete with balloons, banners and flags from around the world.
'U' libraries revive history
Most University students do not know that documents and materials from the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy, anti-racist movements in Michigan and the first exploration of the Americas are just outside their doors.
Although students are familiar with some of the University's libraries, most are unaware of the historical treasures at the Gerald Ford Archive, Bentley Historical Library and Clements Library.
Study helps HIV/AIDS patients
With the help of several University doctors, local citizens who are HIV-positive or have developed AIDS can dial an anonymous hotline for personal care assistance.
The University School of Social Work is conducting an HIV/AIDS research project titled "The Positive Self Care." The project is headed by Medical School Profs. Candyce Berger and Larry Gant.
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