Departments Archive
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A Homecoming
July 4, 2024 —
Singer-songwriter and science grad William Prince shares how UM shaped his path, in advance of headlining the Desautels Concert Hall’s inaugural show this fall
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What Makes the Perfect Ice Cream?
June 19, 2024 —
We asked research technician Denise Aminot-Gilchrist at UM’s dairy sciences pilot plant
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Where Are They Now?
May 16, 2024 —
See what your former classmates are up to and tell us about your accomplishments. We welcome all updates!
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Hiding in Plain Sight
April 5, 2024 —
Grad student Nabil Iqbal chose UM to explore gaps in the legal system around an emerging yet invisible group—climate change refugees
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Carving out Space
April 3, 2024 —
We sat down with dentistry alum Dr. Huma Sharief to talk equity in patient care
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Will AI heal our medical system?
April 1, 2024 —
We asked alum Dr. Denise Koh, co-author of a new book about the barriers and boon of machine learning
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From Seeking Narcos to Seeking Peace at UM
February 22, 2024 —
Grad student and former marine Omar Tejada turns his lived experience during the war on drugs into research to protect children in “cocaine valley”
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How Do I Spot Fake News?
January 12, 2024 —
Veteran journalist and UM instructor Cecil Rosner on deciphering fake news in a world of fast media and AI
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Test Your Knowledge of 140 Years of UM Medicine
December 20, 2023 —
Uncover fascinating facts about the Max Rady College of Medicine’s evolving history as it marks a milestone
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Harnessing Change
November 17, 2023 —
Alum Judith Cheung, associate producer of the documentary Eternal Spring, is building a career raising awareness of atrocities in China. The film, a former Oscar candidate, also serves as a teaching tool for UM students.