"Adoptees from #China have largely been girls, because of a cultural preference for boys, along with some boys with physical and developmental disabilities," said Michigan Sociology Zhou Yun to the The New York Times. #InTheNews nytimes.com/2024/09/06/wor…

Be part of the transformation of global health through pathology! #GlobalMichigan

Welcome! New impact scholars Sylvia Takyi & Elizabeth Ludwig-Borycz! They bring a wealth of knowledge, a passion for meaningful change, and innovative research approaches that are set to transform the global health landscape. globalhealthequity.umich.edu/news-events/ne…

Back to school is in full swing here in Southeast Michigan, and teachers are on the front lines of the battle between keeping students' attention and their increasing frequent companions - phones. wxyz.com/news/voices/u-…

"No one expects a difference greater than a few tens of thousands of votes in a situation that is already highly polarized, w/ a candidate entering the race very late—as a result of the current president’s poor performance in a debate." Aaron Kall bbc.com/portuguese/art…

Did you miss the gallery opening and Nnimmo Bassey's poetry reading yesterday? Well you're in luck! You can still experience Bassey's words at the upcoming Wallenberg Lecture happening today at 4:30 in the Robertson Auditorium, in the Ross School.

People with obesity who are long-time exercisers have healthier belly fat tissue and can store fat there more effectively than nonexercisers with obesity, according to a new study from a team of researchers at @umich. news.umich.edu/long-term-exer…

How do you find reputable programs? How does funding apply to non-UM programs? What do you need to know about transferring non-UM credits back to MI? Register here: sessions.studentlife.umich.edu/track/event/12…

.Justin Wolfers, professor of economics and public policy at Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, comments on public sentiment surrounding personal and national economic situations in an interview with CBS News's David Pogue cbsnews.com/news/reality-c…

Health care providers who counsel their patients about firearm safety and prevention could prevent future injury or death, including suicides, violent injuries and unintentional injuries resulting from firearms, according to a University of Michigan report. news.umich.edu/conversations-…

Hail to the voters! Michigan Students can choose to vote in Ann Arbor or your home district. Visit the UMich Votes website for all info about how and where to vote on campus: myumi.ch/bE6zp #NationalVoterRegistrationDay

U-M students are making a vital impact in #Brazil! From installing solar panels in rural schools to designing innovative incinerators, our #Wolverines are empowering local communities & preserving unique habitats. This week, follow their journey w/us. #01 news.umich.edu/watt-a-journey/

Luxury shopping? U-M research finds it’s not due to Asians becoming more Western and individualistic but collectivism that enhances luxury consumption. news.umich.edu/why-do-asian-c…

“As an org, we hope to help enhance people’s lives with sustainable technology solutions and also gain lots of experience in engineering,” said Kera Baad, a senior studying environmental engineering. #Day02 * news.umich.edu/watt-a-journey/

U.S. auto plants producing battery electric vehicles have required a larger workforce than traditional internal combustion engine plants—a finding that runs counter to early predictions about how EVs would impact the industry. news.umich.edu/auto-plants-gr…

As part of the U-M Pantanal Partnership, Michigan Students have installed solar panel systems in ten communities in the Brazilian Amazon and Pantanal, including systems for seven schools. More on the partnership in this Michigan News feature: myumi.ch/jZnEZ

Drawing on her research w/ displaced communities, U-M Marsal Family School of Education Michelle Bellino says that universities should care about refugees, asylum-seekers & displaced communities as part of their mission to prepare students for a more just/egalitarian society. news.umich.edu/supporting-ref…

Join Global Health Equity at Michigan in a transformative journey of advancing global health equity. #international #global #research

The ruling Communist Party last week announced a gradual increase in the statutory retirement age starting next year—rising from 60 to 63 for men, from 55 to 58 for white-collar women workers, and from 50 to 55 for blue-collar female employees. #InTheNews thehindu.com/news/internati…

"My dream was to build a life in the city. Now, I want to live/preserve the forest for me & my grandchildren. These solar panels can give us the independence to educate our kids better & boost tourism so that we can generate income & jobs." Ruth Martins. news.umich.edu/watt-a-journey/