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Monday, March 24, 2014

Chancellor Daniel Little received the Trailblazer Award from the Western Wayne County NAACP Branch for the campus' commitment to inclusion and diversity. Branch President Bishop Walter Starghill Jr. presented the award Tuesday at the Commitment to Inclusion Alumni Reception, which brought together alumni and community leaders to discuss the university's work.

CECS dean named

Tony England has been named dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science. He has served as interim dean since May 2011, during which time he has emphasized renewing the college’s classroom and teaching laboratories, strengthening its research programs and organizing a more effective K-12 outreach program.

Provost reappointed

Kate Davy has been reappointed provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. Since joining UM-Dearborn in 2009 Davy has been instrumental in a number of initiatives including Vision 2020, the collaborative academic planning process that helped identify and pursue university priorities.

Photo gallery: Girls are IT!

Nearly 400 students and their teachers discovered new career options during the inaugural Girls are IT! conference last week. The mission? Get young women excited about careers in STEM-related fields and help educators cultivate that excitement.

Nurturing the dream for student teachers

Corrie Lucier admits teaching isn't for everyone, but her student teaching experience this semester has confirmed her dream to pursue a career in middle school education. Learn how CEHHS faculty and staff helped keep that dream alive when Lucier worried she would struggle to stay afloat financially.

On the fast track

Nearly 250 students from 44 high schools put their skills to the test at the 9th Annual Engineering/Computer Science Experience. The event often serves as a first look at campus—one that can have a lasting impression. Just ask UM-Dearborn junior Austin Basnaw, who took home the top prize in robotics his senior year of high school.

Easing the transition

Lance Karas isn't your typical college student. At 29, he's older than many of his classmates, and he served two tours in Iraq while active-duty in the Marines. Four years ago he made the transition from active-duty military to civilian—a transition that's not always easy. But UM-Dearborn is helping Karas and more than 200 other veteran students adjust to campus life.

News from the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs announced more than $145,000 in external grants for three faculty members and more than $3500 in Lecturer Professional Development Grants.

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