The Magazine News Archive
Displaced
May 17, 2022 —
Mass migration due to war, and—in the coming decades, scientists predict—climate change, means scores of refugees searching for home and higher education. Meet three UM students finding their way.
The Perfection Trap
April 20, 2022 —
Are we getting caught up in our pursuit of perfection? Researcher and alum Ben Schellenberg investigates.
Minutiae of Music
March 30, 2022 —
Alum Gregory Lewis on playing air violin at three, enrolling in university at 16, and working on his doctorate degree at Yale by 25.
Remember Me
October 26, 2021 —
Can we reverse the effects of Alzheimer’s disease? This UM biomedical engineer and advocate—and daughter of a mother who forgot—is determined to find a way.
My Firstborn
October 26, 2021 —
Facebook developer Vincent Cheung tells us about bringing Portal into the world and why we shouldn’t be afraid robots will take over. “AI is really, really dumb.”
Gone Viral
October 26, 2021 —
COVID-19 pulled us together in chaos, stumped infectious disease experts and catapulted their field to newfound fame. Why did this particular coronavirus get so out of hand? And what do we do now?
Agents of Change
October 26, 2021 —
Introducing our 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients—those who don’t just talk about challenging the status quo, they make things happen.
Inspiration Everywhere
October 26, 2021 —
Michael Benarroch on how our UM community came through when we needed it most
Who’s at the Table?
October 26, 2021 —
Let’s be intentional about bringing together diverse voices
Self Portrait
October 26, 2021 —
Assistant professor Lori Blondeau talks vulnerability and walks us through her award-winning portfolio