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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!

Nabil Iqbal stands in front of a body of water, his hands in his pockets, looking at the camera.

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

Huma Sharief sits crosslegged on the floor, leaning against the blank wall of her condo

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.

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