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fromNewsday
2 weeks ago

Mets draft Michigan's Mitch Voit with 38th overall pick

Mitch Voit was drafted by the Mets as the 38th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, showcasing his versatility as a second baseman and pitcher.
New York Mets
fromNature
1 month ago

Postdocs file for union recognition at University of Michigan

Postdoctoral researchers at the University of Michigan are seeking union recognition amid concerns about job security and funding cuts.
fromDefector
1 month ago

Jim Harbaugh Sued In Expanded Hacking Case | Defector

The University knowingly permitted Weiss to coach in the Fiesta Bowl on December 31, 2022, despite considering the breach of privacy reported prior.
US politics
#santa-ono
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Via the False Claims Act, NIH puts universities on edge

The University of Michigan temporarily halted NIH funding due to uncertainties regarding new grant conditions involving civil rights compliance.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

University of Michigan ends undercover surveillance contracts after Guardian revelations

University of Michigan ends contract with undercover security after backlash over surveillance of pro-Palestinian students.
The decision was influenced by revelations of unethical tactics employed by hired investigators.
#surveillance
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Private Investigator Hired by University of Michigan to Spy on Pro-Palestine Students Pretends to Be Disabled When Caught on Video

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Private Investigator Hired by University of Michigan to Spy on Pro-Palestine Students Pretends to Be Disabled When Caught on Video

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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Chinese Couple Charged for Smuggling Potential Bio-Weapon' Into U.S.

Two Chinese nationals charged with smuggling a dangerous pathogen into the U.S., raising national security concerns.
OMG science
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

ZEUS is now the country's most powerful laser at 2 petawatts of power

The University of Michigan's ZEUS has become the most powerful laser system in the U.S., achieving pulses lasting just 25 quintillionths of a second.
Miami Dolphins
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

Miami Dolphins pick defensive tackle Kenneth Grant in the first round of 2025 NFL Draft

The Miami Dolphins aim to strengthen their defense by selecting Kenneth Grant, a promising defensive tackle from Michigan, with the 13th overall pick.
fromSecuritymagazine
3 months ago

University of Michigan faces lawsuit due hacking and privacy breach

University of Michigan faces class action lawsuit over former coach's alleged hacking and exposure of student-athletes' private images.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Olympic gymnast Paul Juda proposes to girlfriend after leading Michigan to national championship

'You make me a better man, a better person,' Juda said before dropping down to one knee and asking for Guggino's hand in marriage.
MMA
fromESPN.com
4 months ago

Former UM coach pleads not guilty in cyber case

Matthew Weiss, a former University of Michigan and Baltimore Ravens assistant coach, pleaded not guilty to charges of unauthorized computer access and identity theft.
Washington Redskins
EU data protection
fromDatabreaches
4 months ago

Former University of Michigan Football Quarterbacks Coach and Co-Offensive Coordinator Indicted on Charges of Unauthorized Access to Computers and Aggravated Identity Theft

Former University of Michigan Co-Offensive Coordinator Matthew Weiss arrested for extensive hacking and identity theft involving over 150,000 athletes' data.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

University of Michigan May Fire D.E.I. Official Over Antisemitism Claim

The University of Michigan may fire an administrator over alleged antisemitic comments related to diversity initiatives.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
7 months ago

Michigan regents consider changes to DEI despite protests

The regents expressed concern over impending changes due to Trump's administration, highlighting that DEI efforts could face significant threats as higher education navigates new political tides. They refrained from specific votes but maintained their commitment to socioeconomic and intellectual diversity, indicating cautious optimism amid the political climate.
Higher education
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
8 months ago

Michigan faculty censure regents over protest response

The Faculty Senate demands, in the name of the values on which the United States and its public universities were founded, that the Regents cease the use of surveillance, policing, physical violence, and legal power as mechanisms to silence speech.
Education
fromSlate Magazine
9 months ago

Donald Trump Is a Disinhibited Fascist

In discussions around Donald Trump's political behavior, an alarming trend emerges: his rhetoric is intensifying, raising concerns not just about his fitness for office but about the very nature of democracy and governance if he were to return to power.
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fromTechCrunch
10 months ago

This robotic knee exoskeleton is made from consumer braces and drone motors | TechCrunch

Robotic knee exoskeletons enhance lifting performance while promoting proper lifting form, diverging from traditional back-support exoskeletons.
fromFortune
11 months ago

Billionaire Google cofounder Larry Page's unlikely advice for new grads: Be lazy

Embrace technology to achieve efficiency and laziness, as illustrated by Larry Page during the graduation speech.
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