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May 2006

The Big House

Large-scale renovations to Michigan Stadium are designed to improve fans' game-day experience. Some Regents, fans, and alumni object to the planned changes, but U-M administrators says they are necessary and will pay lasting dividends to the entire athletics program.

You Scratch My Back...
You Scratch My Back...
Remove one more item from the list of qualities that make humans unique. Scientists believed that only people used gestures to direct others' attention—but a group of chimps has proved them wrong.
Walk On


Regular walking can help you get into shape, strengthen your heart, build bone density, and avoid depression. And you may find it easier to stick with walking than other exercise. We've got tips to help you get started.

Gimme Grammar

With the national growth of Latino newspapers and media, U-M has launched a Spanish-language news service. It provides campus, research and health news to papers across the US and even internationally.

Go Figure: Weight Loss One of Worst Reasons to Exercise

It seems like a catch-22: to lose weight, you should exercise. But those who exercise primarily to lose weight usually don't stick with it. The solution: have more fun being active.

Lies and Lovers

How many sexual partners have you had? The way you remember and answer may reveal more about human nature than you think.

What's So Exciting About Politics?

Men and women usually get involved in politics for different reasons. Men tend to find the activity itself exciting. For women, it's more about the impact political decisions have on their lives.

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David C. Munson, Jr., professor and chair of U-M's Electrical Engineering and Computer Science department, will take over as dean on July 1.

Logan Skelton Plays Americana
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Logan Skelton Plays Americana

The chair of the U-M School of Music's piano department digs into musical history for his charming CD "American Grab Bag."


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Gimme Grammar

Does English have enough grammar? A glance at some bizarre attempts to "improve" the language.

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