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Dec 10, 2024 | 
michigandaily.com | Bronwyn Johnston
The University of Michigan has numerous labs and researchers dedicated to investigating climate change. The Michigan Daily explored how some groups are using their research to address the challenges of climate change. You can read more stories from the project here. Transboundary waters present unique challenges in climate research and policy.
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Oct 10, 2024 | 
michigandaily.com | Bronwyn Johnston
Transition metals encompass a class of elements vital to the basic functions of all living organisms. Many of the enzymes aiding in the production of energy in cells are dependent on these metals. A new study from researchers at the University of Michigan, California Institute of Technology and University of California, Los Angeles proposes that iron was the sole, original transition metal used by life for its various biological and metabolic functions.
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Oct 2, 2024 | 
michigandaily.com | Bronwyn Johnston
The University of Michigan Central Student Government convened in the Michigan Union Wolverine Room Tuesday evening to pass resolutions regarding the ex-officio appointment process and a new Textbook Transparency Act focused on making course materials more accessible. The Assembly also heard the introduction of three new resolutions, covering policing transparency, academic programs and potential scholarships.
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Jul 21, 2024 | 
michigandaily.com | Bronwyn Johnston |Claudia Minetti
The University of Michigan Board of Regents met Thursday at the Alexander G. Ruthven building to approve an agenda that included the dismissal of professor Robert Stephenson from the School of Nursing, the approval of a new Michigan neurology care network and an amendment to the Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities.
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Jul 21, 2024 | 
michigandaily.com | Bronwyn Johnston
The University of Michigan Board of Regents voted Thursday to dismiss Nursing professor Robert Stephenson, ending his tenure. Stephenson has been placed on administrative leave since May 11, 2023, after allegations of sexual harassment of two of Stephenson’s former students first came to light in Feb. 2022. The University Equity, Civil Rights and Title IX office first found Stephenson to have violated the University’s sexual misconduct policy in Nov. 2023.
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Jul 3, 2024 | 
michigandaily.com | Bronwyn Johnston
The University of Michigan TAHRIR Coalition held a press conference Monday at the First United Methodist Church to discuss ongoing legal and disciplinary actions that have been taken against members of the community who participated in the Gaza solidarity encampment as well as students present at a November demonstration at the Alexander G. Ruthven building. The Nov. 17 sit-in at Ruthven resulted in the arrest of 40 protesters.
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Apr 24, 2024 | 
michigandaily.com | Bronwyn Johnston
This article was written as part of The Michigan Daily’s investigation into the current state and future of health equity in Michigan. Read other stories from the project here. Content warning: this article includes mentions of self-harm and suicide. LGBTQ+ individuals in Michigan consistently face health inequities, including disparities in experiences of mental health, sexually transmitted infection-testing rates and substance use rates.
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Apr 24, 2024 | 
michigandaily.com | Emma Lapp |Bronwyn Johnston
This article was written as part of The Michigan Daily’s investigation into the current state and future of health equity in Michigan. Read other stories from the project here. rates, or the rate of deaths that occur before a child’s first birthday, have been on the in the United States between 2021 and 2022 and have continued to disproportionately affect communities of Color.Black babies are 2.4 times more likely to die before their first birthday than non-Hispanic white American babies.
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Apr 23, 2024 | 
michigandaily.com | Sneha Dhandapani |Bronwyn Johnston
Members of the University of Michigan Lecturers’ Employees Organization voted Tuesday evening in favor ofthe strike authorization process, allowing LEO’s elected leadership to call a strike at any time. Currently, LEO has chosen not to call a strike and will continue bargaining with the University.
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Apr 23, 2024 | 
michigandaily.com | Bronwyn Johnston
Members and supporters of the Lecturers’ Employee Organization gathered on the steps of the Michigan Union Monday morning to interact with admitted students and their families visiting for Campus Day and spread the word about the current state of their contract negotiations with the University of Michigan. Campus Day programs are all day-tours for admitted students leading up to National College Decision Day on May 1.
