University of Michigan

Michigan Researcher Suggests Shifting Greenhouse Focus

Bob Eccles — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:49:54 +0000

A University of Michigan professor says improving the fuel efficiency of cars is a good thing, but he warns that alternative fuel vehicles are not the greenhouse gas "silver bullet" some make them out to be. WEMU's Bob Eccles has the story.

Construction Set to Start on New U of M Parking Structure

Andrew Cluley — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:07:11 +0000

In about a year, there will be about 530 more parking spaces in Ann Arbor. As WEMU's Andrew Cluley reports, construction will soon get underway ont he University of Michigan's new parking structure between Maiden Lane and Wall Street.

U-of-M President Announces Impending Retirement

Bob Eccles — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:07:29 +0000

University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman has announced that she'll retire when her contract is up at the end of the 2014 school year.

Her announcement came at today's meeting of the university's Board of Regents.

Congressman John Dingell issued a statement thanking Coleman for her service to the community and her contributions to the university and the people of the state of Michigan.

'Race Card' Project Comes to UofM

Andrew Cluley — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:19:28 +0000

As part of the University of Michigan's understanding race theme this semester, National Public Radio's Michelle Norris is bringing the Race Card Project to campus. Norris met with students and others on campus Tuesday for the official kickoff. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Tech Hub Growing in Downtown Ann Arbor

Andrew Cluley — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:10:54 +0000

An Ann Arbor commercial real estate broker says the city has a growing tech hub downtown near the University of Michigan campus. Hear more from

WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Climate Change Town Hall Hosted at U of M

Andrew Cluley — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:09:11 +0000

About 100 climate experts and users of climate change information will gather at the University of Michigan on Tuesday for regional town hall on climate change. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

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Website Helps Celebrate University Of Michigan History

Bob Eccles — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:02:44 +0000

WEMU's Bob Eccles has a conversation with the folks behind the University of Michigan's Heritage Project.

100 Candles For Hill Auditorium

Bob Eccles — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:44:45 +0000

Hill Auditorium celebrates its centennial this year. WEMU's Bob Eccles spoke with Facilities Manager Shannon Rice and Senior Performance Hall Operations Manager Barry LaRue about Hill's past, present and future.

Sustainability Gains at UofM

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:31:01 +0000

University of Michigan officials say a new report on sustainability efforts on campus shows progress on most of the school's five goals. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Updates to Animal Research Website

Bob Eccles — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 14:14:00 +0000

A University of Michigan website used by students and researchers around the world has been updated to improve its appearance and ease of use. Hear more from WEMU's Bob Eccles.

Jazz and Improvisation Program at the University of Michigan celebrates 25 years

Linda Yohn and Patrick Holubik — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 20:05:51 +0000

Ellen Rowe, jazz pianist and composer, the current Chair of the Department of Jazz & Contemporary Improvisation along with flugelhornist, Music School Professor, and program founder Ed Sarath sit down with Linda Yohn of WEMU to talk about 25 years and beyond of the Jazz and Contemplative Studies Programs at the University of Michigan.

UofM Oversees Fracking Study

Bob Eccles — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:54:57 +0000

The University of Michigan's Graham Sustainability Institute is overseeing a study of the effects of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in Michigan. Hear more from WEMU's Bob Eccles.

Making College Campuses Smoke Free

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:17:52 +0000

Federal officials were in Ann Arbor Wednesday to announce a public-private partnership effort to make all college campuses smoke free. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Moving In Days at UofM

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:26:55 +0000

About nine-thousand University of Michigan students are moving into residence halls this week; more into off-campus housing. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley

U of M Student Move-in Impacts Local Traffic

Linda Yohn — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 09:54:04 +0000

Student move-in begins at 6 a.m. Aug 29 and ends at 10 p.m. Aug 31. During that time, the following roads will be affected:

Ann Arbor DDA Hopes to Ease Parking Crunch Near UofM

Andrew Cluley — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:08:19 +0000

New underground structure may ease crowding

in other parking structures.