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U-M leaders comment on U finances

As the upheaval on Wall Street continues, University leaders say U-M finances remain sound. That message first was offered last week in a memo to campus by the president and several other leaders, and was emphasized again Oct. 23 by Board of Regent’s Chair Katherine White, who said U-M’s “diversified investment strategy, its conservative debt situation and its prudent cash management policies” are to be credited for the University’s strong financial condition. More >



Arts & The Environment
Activities explore global solutions

"Arts & The Environment: Earth, Air, Fire and Water" Oct. 27-Nov. 7 will probe innovative ways to effectively raise awareness of environmental issues, such as Joe Trumpey's solar heated, water cooled straw-bale house in Grass Lake. Topics include sustainability, the plight of urban areas, the clashes between technology and life, and humanity's relationship to the natural elements of the earth, air, fire and water. More >



University enrollment remains steady in 2008-09

Enrollment on the University's Ann Arbor campus remained constant in fall 2008 with 41,028 students, 14 fewer students than last year, according to the Office of the Registrar. The number of graduate/professional students increased by 0.5 percent. Undergraduates decreased by 0.3 percent. More >


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