Giving to UM Down 25 Percent Over Two Years

The University of Michigan is reporting that over the last two years, donations have gone down by 25%, but most of that came in fiscal year 2009. This last year, giving is up, but the reasons for the decline are unclear. It could have to do with the economy, but a lot of it also has to do with the end of the Michigan Difference Campaign.

Clinton to Visit UM

As part of the campaign for the upcoming election, Bill Clinton will be coming to Rackham Auditorium with John Dingell for a rally.

Bank Robbed Near Michigan Campus

A Bank of America south of campus was robbed today by two armed gunmen. A crime alert was issued, and the suspects are still on the loose.

UM Med Student Dies in Uganda

According to annarbor.com, a UM Med student named Sujal Parikh has died after sustaining motorcycle crash related injuries while in Uganda.

UM Professor Makes New Carbon Nanotube Designs

A Michigan professor has discovered a way to make new, novel shapes from carbon nanotubes that have practical applications. These shapes are curving spires, as opposed to the straight lines that were previously the only shapes possible for carbon nanotubes.

Arcade Fire Singer to Guest Lecture at Northwestern

Will Butler will be giving lectures at Northwestern about combining his musical career and activism.

Five Students Involved in Fatal Car Crash

In an accident near West Branch, two out of the five foreign exchange students were killed in a car accident. Four were from the University of Michigan, and one was from MSU. Names have not been released.