Maya children in the United States are more likely to be overweight and obese than whites or blacks, probably because of sedentary lifestyle, according to University of Michigan-Dearborn anthropologist

Maya children in the United States are taller and longer-legged than Mayan children in Guatemala, as a result of greater access to food and health care. But they are also much heavier, probably because they are more sedentary, according to an anthropologist at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Full Story...

UM-Dearborn's School of Management forms partnership with Distributed Computing Consultants

The University of Michigan-Dearborn School of Management's Center for Emerging Business Issues (CEBI) recently entered into a partnership with Distributed Computing Consultants, Inc. (DCCI) of Clarkston to help promote excellence in the information technology industry. Full Story...

Milford resident named winner of UM-Dearborn's Susan B. Anthony award

Suzanne Bergeron, assistant professor of women's studies and social sciences and associate director of the Women's Studies Program at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, has been chosen by the campus's Commission for Women as the winner of the 24th annual Susan B. Anthony award. Full Story...

UM-Dearborn partners with Macomb Community College makes transferring easier for online, traditional students

A new articulation agreement between the University of Michigan-Dearborn and Macomb Community College will allow Macomb's students who take online courses to receive the same benefits as traditional students when transferring credits toward a bachelor's degree at UM-Dearborn. Full Story...

UM-Dearborn's Natural Areas seeks volunteers for maple sugar activities

It's maple syrup season for the Natural Areas at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, and volunteers are needed to assist with several maple sugaring activities. Full Story...