"Dealing with Hate" program at UM-Dearborn will help local elected officials respond to hate crimes in their communities

In response to recent local incidents of racial discrimination and harassment, the Institute for Local Government at the University of Michigan-Dearborn will offer a one-day seminar for local elected officials to help them deal with emerging racial and cultural conflicts in their communities. Full Story...

'November Indulge' will support scholarships at UM-Dearborn

The Alumni Affiliate of the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters at the University of Michigan-Dearborn will host its "November Indulge" scholarship fundraiser from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11 at the Henry Ford Estate. Full Story...

Continuing progress on the Rouge River and its watershed to be the focus of meeting at UM-Dearborn Oct. 29

The Rouge River, which was once a synonym for urban environmental problems, has become one of Michigan's leading examples of progressive urban land use policy over the last 15 years. Full Story...

Dearborn "greenways" link to be dedicated on Oct. 29

A major link in the proposed chain of regional "greenways" paths will be dedicated in a ceremony at noon on Saturday, Oct. 29, at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Full Story...

25,000th bird banded at UM-Dearborn's Rouge River Bird Observatory

A juvenile white-throated sparrow banded yesterday (Oct. 11) was the 25,000th new bird banded by the Rouge River Bird Observatory (RRBO) at the University of Michigan-Dearborn since the observatory was established in 1992. Full Story...

Modern Detroit and ancient Rome focus of class, exhibition

Modern Detroit and ancient Rome may not appear to have much in common, but student researchers at UM-Dearborn have created an exhibition detailing how historic buildings in both cities have survived difficult urban transitions. Full Story...

UM-Dearborn criminal justice studies program hosts career event for current and future students

Students interested in careers in criminal justice will be able to meet with representatives of federal, state and local law enforcement and criminal justice agencies at an exposition to be held at the University of Michigan-Dearborn on Thursday, Oct. 13. Full Story...

Academics and politicians will gather at annual meeting of Michigan political scientists at UM-Dearborn Oct. 20-21

Dearborn Mayor Michael Guido and Windsor, Ont., Mayor Eddie Francis will discuss the theory and practice of municipal government at the annual meeting of the Michigan Conference of Political Scientists to be held at the University of Michigan-Dearborn Oct. 20-21. Full Story...