/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news.html null Wed, 15 Jul 2026 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/lsa-summer-reading-list--6-novels-that-bring-the-heat.html Team LSA is cooking this summer. Faculty and alumni offer up some big wins in the form of the novel. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:34:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/u-m-herbarium-launches-new-mobile-app-to-id-plants.html Led in part by LSA scientists Brad Ruhfel and Anton Reznicek, the Michigan Flora app is the most comprehensive guide to identifying plants. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/lsa-launches-new--6-million-center-dedicated-to-criminal-justice.html Led by LSA professor Mike Mueller-Smith, the Center for Crime and Justice Research addresses challenges in the criminal justice system, including making data more accessible. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:58:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/lsa-professor-creates-fast-food-lab-to-explore-the-link-between-.html Psychology professor Ashley Gearhardt and her team create an interactive lab to research how environmental factors can lead to food addiction. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:24:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/lsa-developmental-biologist-receives-early-career-award-for-inno.html MCDB professor wins two nationally recognized awards for research in organ development and combating disease. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:57:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/welcoming-the-world-to-the-obama-presidential-center-and-museum.html Meet the LSA alumni who designed exhibit media at the new Chicago landmark to be immersive, inspiring, and accessible for all visitors. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:57:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/lsa-spring-reading-list--national-poetry-month-2026-edition.html Seven vital, critically acclaimed poetry collections, from LSA faculty, alumni, and a current student Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:44:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/lsa-graduating-seniors-2026--the-evolution-of-an-interest-in-bio.html Wonwoong Kim’s interest in fish led to birding and then a fascination with the insect world. He will now pursue a Ph.D. in evolutionary biology and hopes to share his knowledge with others. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:57:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/lsa-graduating-seniors-2026--taking-risks-on-the-path-to-success.html Nat Timmerman, who goes by the name Rabbitology when she’s making music onstage, graduates this spring from LSA’s Residential College with a degree in creative writing and communications. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:28:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/lsa-grad-student-awarded-prestigious-research-fellowship.html Astronomy graduate student Marbely Micolta is one of eight researchers selected as a 51 Pegasi b Fellow, one of the nation’s most prestigious fellowships. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:08:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/lsa-graduating-seniors-2026--the-humanities-as-a-framework-for-s.html Gianna Limarvin transferred to LSA as an ROTC cadet, and she graduates this spring with a degree in international studies and a humanities-rooted focus on leadership. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:04:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/lsa-graduating-seniors-2026--persistence-pays-off.html Through failure and triumph, political science major Celine Fawaz flourished at LSA and plans to attend a top law school in the fall. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:18:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/three-lsa-professors-named-2026-guggenheim-fellows.html LSA professors Regina Baucom, Daniel Forger, and Raven Garvey have been named recipients of the 2026 Guggenheim Fellowship, one of the most distinguished fellowships for scholars, scientists, writers, and artists. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:19:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/lsa-graduating-seniors-2026--a-world-of-opportunities.html Diala Ajaero is pre-med, the cofounder of a business, a scientist in a cancer-fighting lab, and a deep thinker who wants to ensure that world-class health care is available everywhere. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:36:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/lsa-professor-receives-michigan-distinguished-professor-of-the-y.html LSA psychology professor and alum Shelly Schreier has been named a 2026 Michigan Distinguished Professor of the Year for her outstanding and longtime contributions to undergraduate education. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:29:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/skate-and-create.html On a sunny day in 1986, a group of friends took their pet rats to the Diag to make a film. The rest is skateboarding and cinematic history, a piece of which is now in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Institution. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:06:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/lsa-graduating-seniors-2026--cracking-the-code-to-a-great-educat.html David McDermott combined his myriad interests—from Minecraft to cooking—and is graduating with a degree in physics and computing, then heading to a job in Chicago. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:17:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/lsa-reading-list--nonfiction-edition.html Mid-March in Michigan can still be icy as we await the spring that Punxsutawney Phil has promised. Good thing we have a list of seven excellent, recently published nonfiction books written by LSA faculty and alums for the long season of cold. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:45:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/lsa-women-in-history--emily-harper-williams.html Meet Emily Harper Williams, who worked to better the economic and social status of Black women. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:12:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/lsa-women-in-history--kamer-aga-oglu.html Meet Kamer Aga-Oglu, who traveled the world and curated the holdings of the U-M Museum of Anthropological Archaeology. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:55:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/lsa-students-take-home-national-debate-title-for-second-consecut.html LSA students Eleanor Barrett and Cyrus Esmailzadeh take home the national debate title, making it the U-M Debate Team’s second consecutive win. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:50:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/lsa-women-in-history--louisa-reed-stowell.html Louisa Reed Stowell was a world-renowned pioneer in the field of microscopy and the only female instructor at the University of Michigan in 1888. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:45:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/lsa-women-in-history--margaret-brewer.html Alumna Margaret Brewer was the first woman general in the Marines. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:46:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/look-to-leadership--lsa-commits-support-for-first-gen-students.html LSA Dean Rosie Ceballo shares her thoughts on how the college is supporting first-gen students. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:30:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/a-200-mile-run-across-michigan-creates-awareness-of-homelessness.html Two LSA students—a runner and a filmmaker—collaborate to raise money for homeless shelters. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:43:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/a-swamp-rose-by-any-other-name.html The director of LSA’s Herbarium tells us about the hidden history of romantic flowers. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:16:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/How-Mites-Help-Wild-Grapes.html Mites may seem like a common pest, but for riverfront grapes, they are actually pretty helpful to have around. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:29:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/lsa-professor-leads-new--25m-sport-innovation-initiative-at-u-m.html LSA is a partner in a groundbreaking initiative between the University of Michigan and ASICS to advance the study of sport science and human performance. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:06:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/archive-of-director-kasdan-comes-home-to-u-m.html The papers of screenwriter and director Lawrence Kasdan, who’s been nominated for four Academy Awards, will be part of the Screen Arts Mavericks and Makers Collection at the U-M Library. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:40:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/u-m-s-33rd-rhodes-scholar-inspired-by-detroit-s-resilience.html Recent LSA graduate Yumna Dagher named a 2025 Rhodes Scholar, winning one of the most prestigious awards in higher education. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:38:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/bee-hotels--lab-swap-shop--pollinator-gardens--and-more--lsa-s-f.html As part of the 2024 “Year of Sustainability,” LSA invested more than $100,000 in student, staff and faculty-led projects and programming focused on energy conservation, water, waste, and more. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:56:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/the-gateway-crunch--how-the-food-industry-keeps-us-reaching-for-.html LSA psychologist Ashley Gearhardt tells us how we can fight back against addicting, ultraprocessed foods. Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:49:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/Why-Study-Trees.html What can we learn from trees? Turns out, quite a lot. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:17:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/2025-state-of-the-college-address.html November 17, 2025, Dean Rosario Ceballo presented the State of the College Address to faculty and staff. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/50-years-later--the-legacy-of-the-edmund-fitzgerald-lives-on.html Author and alum John U. Bacon’s new book shines a spotlight on the shipwreck, and an LSA student looks into the ways “the Fitz” continues to capture the public’s imagination. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:04:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/a-world-of-learning.html LSA senior and transfer student Ian McDonald shares stories from his three study abroad experiences. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:24:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/horror-at-play.html A communication and media Ph.D. candidate talks spooky season, and how horror and comedy are often “two sides of the same coin.” Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:42:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/faculty-and-staff-news/LSA-Faculty-Honored-at-Faculty-Awards-Celebration.html Honorees recognized for their notable contributions to teaching, mentoring, service, and scholarship. Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:31:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/connection-and-community-for-two-transfer-students.html From community college to LSA and beyond, friends Elena Wong-Carrillo and Tala Alahmar have found their paths together. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:10:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/transfer-student-still-feels-close-to-home.html A student with New Delhi roots shares her tips and tricks for thriving at LSA. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:28:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/a-dynamic-mother-son-duo-building-community.html For LSA students Linda and Alan, the work that they do in and out of the classroom serves the Michigan community—and their relationship as mother and son. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:38:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/faculty-and-staff-news/lsa-assistant-professor-awarded-2025-packard-fellowship.html Math assistant professor Charlotte Chan has been named a 2025 Packard Fellow and will receive a nearly $900,000 grant to pursue research in foundational theory. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:08:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/Nobel-Prize-in-Chemistry-Awarded-to-Former-LSA-Researcher.html The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to a researcher who conducted the foundational work for his research in part at the University of Michigan. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:01:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/faculty-and-staff-news/-lsa-announces-renee-jorgensen-as-the-max-mendel-shaye-professor.html Professor Jørgensen will give a talk titled ‘Governing Infrastructures’ on October 24 as part of the LSA Endowed Lecture Series. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 14:44:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/lsa-fall-reading-list--short-fiction-edition.html Eight short story collections written by LSA alumni, selected for you. Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:49:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/student-news/filmmaker-john-cameron-mitchell-leads-new-lsa-course.html The Detroit News profiled actor and filmmaker John Cameron Mitchell and his new FTVM course focused on “Problemagic Cinema.” Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:50:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/leadership--peace--and-a-powerful-visit-with-a-hiroshima-survivo.html U-M students on a Barger Leadership Institute trip to Japan focus on mindfulness and peace in global leadership. Tue, 05 Aug 2025 17:58:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/lsa-summer-reading-list--novel-edition-.html Alumni and faculty writers of LSA have your summer reading list of big, juicy novels all queued up. Dive in; the water’s fine. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:32:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/graduating-seniors--the-human-side-of-computer-science.html Can independent research, data visualization, archival work, and pickup soccer all fit into one undergraduate career? According to Matthew Bilik: yes. Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:44:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/en/news-events/all-news/search-news/lsa-alumna-secures-big-deal-on--shark-tank-.html Julia Dixon (A.B. ’18) pitches her company, an AI platform that helps students navigate college admissions, and wins over multibillionaire investor Mark Cuban. Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:42:00 +0000