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abcnews.go.comsports16 hrs ago
Michigan Regents to Discuss Athletic Department Investigation; Athletic Director Contract Runs Through 2030
The University of Michigan regents will review an internal investigation into the athletic department's culture on Thursday. A decision on athletic director Warde Manuel is expected in the coming days, ESPN reported.
zerohedge.comworld2 days ago
Chinese semiconductor researcher dies by suicide in Michigan day after US federal interview
Wang Danhao, 31, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Michigan, died by suicide in Ann Arbor. His ashes reached his mother in China nearly four months later. The death followed an interview by US federal law enforcement the previous day.
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finance26 days ago
Paradromics Implants Brain-Chip Device in Patient for First Time
A University of Michigan team implanted Paradromics' Connexus brain-chip device in a woman with a motor neuron disease in early June. The patient is now recovering at home and will begin testing the device in the coming weeks to restore communication ability.
theblaze.compolitics31 days ago
Former Campaign Staffer Charged in University of Michigan Vandalism Case
Federal prosecutors filed charges against a former staffer for a Democratic Michigan Senate candidate and seven others for alleged vandalism and threats targeting University of Michigan officials and the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit between October 2023 and April 202…
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U.S. Consumer Sentiment Rises in June for First Time Since Iran War Began
University of Michigan survey data showed consumer sentiment improved in June after gasoline prices eased. Attitudes remained near record lows despite the monthly gain.
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sportsnet.catechnology42 days ago
Michigan nurse under federal investigation after video shows threat against president
A woman identified as a former University of Michigan nurse posted a video threatening violence against the president. The Secret Service confirmed it is reviewing the material as part of its standard threat assessment process.
Fortunefinance51 days ago
U.S. Stocks Rise for Eighth Straight Week as Consumer Sentiment Hits Record Low
U.S. stocks finished their eighth consecutive winning week on Friday while a University of Michigan survey showed consumer sentiment at a record low. The S&P 500 rose 0.4 percent and the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 294 points.
swissinfo.chfinance52 days ago
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Falls to Record Low in May
The University of Michigan index dropped to 44.8, its lowest level on record, as consumers cited rising gasoline prices tied to supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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swissinfo.chai53 days ago
Professor Says Companies Use AI Mainly to Cut Jobs for Young Workers
A University of Michigan business professor stated that companies are using artificial intelligence primarily to reduce costs rather than to create new roles. Recent data show higher unemployment among recent college graduates compared with the overall workforce.
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apnews.compolitics53 days ago
University of Michigan student files lawsuit alleging surveillance over Gaza protests
A University of Michigan student and the Council on American-Islamic Relations Michigan chapter plan to file a federal lawsuit on Thursday alleging the university conducted undercover surveillance on him in 2024 and 2025. The suit claims the university and private investigators v…
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news.google.comai54 days ago
University of Michigan Dean Describes Three Stages of AI Development at Workplace Summit
Jeff DeGraff, Dean of Innovation at the University of Michigan, outlined three stages of AI evolution during a May 18, 2026, appearance at the Fortune Workplace Innovation Summit. He stated that organizations are currently in the first stage focused on efficiency and quality impr…
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marketwatch.comworld63 days ago
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Falls to 49.8 in April Amid Mixed Economic Signals
The University of Michigan’s final April reading marked the lowest in the survey’s 74-year history, with three of the four worst readings occurring in the past nine months. Economists pointed to squeezed real wages amid 4% inflation and national average gas prices above $4.55 a g…
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foxnews.comfinance65 days ago
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Index Falls to Record Low of 48.2 in May
The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index declined 1.7 points in May to 48.2, the lowest reading on record. Current economic conditions fell 4.7 points to 47.8, also a record low. The index now stands 13 percent below its low during the 2008 financial crisis.
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Cnbcfinance66 days ago
Affirm Raises Full-Year Guidance After 35% GMV Increase
Affirm CEO Max Levchin said U.S. consumers remain resilient despite a record low in the University of Michigan's May consumer sentiment survey. The buy now, pay later provider reported better-than-expected quarterly results with revenue up 33% and cited strong spending in travel,…
Forbesworld66 days agoUpdated
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Index Falls to 48.2 in May
The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index dropped to 48.2 in May from 49.8 in April, according to data released on May 08, 2026. The survey found Americans remain pessimistic about the economy amid rising costs linked to the Iran war, including higher gas prices. The…
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swissinfo.chfinance66 days ago
US Consumer Sentiment at 48.2 in May as Inflation Expectations Ease Slightly
The University of Michigan survey showed consumer sentiment declining to 48.2 in May from 49.8 in April, missing expectations of 49.5. The current conditions index dropped sharply while the expectations index rose slightly. One-year and five-year inflation expectations both eased…
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rte.iepolitics67 days ago
Data Rescue Project Archives US Government Datasets Facing Removal
A network of more than 800 volunteers has archived more than 3,000 federal datasets and webpages since early 2025. The group formed in response to the removal or alteration of information on climate change, reproductive health, LGBTQ issues and other topics from government websit…
api.foxsports.comworld74 days ago
Michigan Basketball Announces Duke Matchup at Madison Square Garden for December 2026
The University of Michigan men's basketball team, fresh off its 2026 NCAA national championship victory, has scheduled a non-conference game against the Duke Blue Devils. The matchup is set for December 21, 2026, at Madison Square Garden in New York City as part of the Capital Sh…
swissinfo.chfinance79 days ago
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Drops to Record Low in April 2026 as Index Falls to 56.6
Consumer confidence in the United States fell to an all-time low in April 2026, driven by the war in Iran and inflation concerns, according to the University of Michigan’s Survey of Consumers. Preliminary data showed a drop to 47.6, with the final reading at 49.8, below March's 5…
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news.google.compolitics79 days ago
U.S. Consumer Confidence Falls to Record Low in April Amid Iran Conflict
Consumer confidence in the United States reached a record low in April, according to the University of Michigan's Survey of Consumers. The decline was attributed to economic concerns related to the war in Iran, though a modest uptick occurred in the final reading. Consumer spendi…
apnews.compolitics89 days ago
University of Michigan Next President Declines Role Due to Brain Cancer Diagnosis
Kent Syverud, chancellor at Syracuse University, announced he cannot assume the presidency of the University of Michigan after a recent brain cancer diagnosis. He will instead join the university as a law professor and adviser. The university's interim president will continue in…
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+17Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics89 days ago
Abdul El-Sayed Requests Separation of Specific Reporters After April 7 Event
Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed was recorded on a livestream asking a campaign aide to separate conservative reporters from other press after an event on April 7, 2026. The incident occurred backstage at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. El-Sayed later…
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US Consumer Confidence Hits Record Low in Latest University of Michigan Survey
The University of Michigan consumer confidence index reached a record low in its latest survey. The employment component of the index declined to 41 from 52. This figure stands one point above the lowest level recorded since 2008.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewscience95 days ago
University of Michigan Researchers Win STATMadness 2026 for Triglyceride-Aneurysm Study
Researchers from the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center and Michigan Medicine have won the STATMadness 2026 competition. Their winning research identifies a connection between triglycerides and abdominal aortic aneurysms. The study highlights potential implications for…
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Michigan's NCAA Men's Basketball Title Game Draws 18.3 Million Viewers on TBS and Affiliates
The University of Michigan's 69-63 victory over the University of Connecticut in the men's NCAA basketball championship averaged 18.3 million viewers across TBS, TNT, truTV and HBO Max. This marks the highest viewership for a men's NCAA tournament final since 2019. The overall to…