5/9/2022

A life without borders

Alumna Samantha Snabes’ hustle has taken her from NASA to startup success. Someday she hopes it will still take her to space. ...
4/25/2022

A conversation with commencement speaker Abdullah Hammoud

The new mayor of Dearborn discusses his historic run, the power of failure, and breaking boundaries for the next generation....
2/16/2022

Rock. Water. Metamorphism.

Geology Professor Sven Morgan's scientific research — funded by more than $500,000 from a National Science Foundation grant — brings nature and nurture together by looking to prove a hypothesis on why land masses form while also expanding career interests ...
12/8/2021

College of Arts, Sciences, & Letters Class of Fall 2021: Beatriz Bruza

Having lived in three different countries before transferring to UM-Dearborn, Biological Sciences major Beatriz Bruza said she was attracted to the cultural diversity of campus and Michigan's reputation for high standards. As she heads into graduation, Br...
9/22/2021

Professor honored for decades of advocacy work

U-M recognizes Professor Marilee Benore’s mentorship and inclusive practices by honoring her with the Carol Hollenshead Inspire Award for Excellence in Promoting Equity and Social Change....
4/21/2021

How is the pandemic impacting the mental health of older adults?

Three pre-med students started a research project exploring how the global pandemic affects the mental state of patients ages 65+. Their on-going research project is among the 22 virtual student presentations in CASL's 2021 Sargon Partners Undergraduate R...
3/31/2021

Why was there smoke coming from the Environmental Study Area?

In late March, the Environmental Interpretive Center's staff organized a prescribed burn to keep the one-acre prairie in UM-Dearborn’s Environmental Study Area maintained and healthy....
2/10/2021

Mapping for the future

The city of Dearborn and Professor Jacob Napieralski's advanced GIS students are working together — through the aid of a $25,000 Ford College Community Challenge grant — to map and increase Dearborn's tree canopy, understand flood hazards, and streamline...
6/8/2020

With safety protocols in place, UM-Dearborn begins a phased reopening of research labs

Some researchers and their grad students are getting the green light to return to campus labs. ...
9/21/2018

New telescopes provide more advanced and inclusive experience for star seekers

The university's observatory acquired five new telescopes to use for astronomy introduction courses and public observation nights. ...