Fed Stimulus funds expansion of U-M research facilities
As a new University of Michigan research building opens another has received funding to begin construction. The federal stimulus is sending $14.8 million toward the U-M Institute for Social Research to build a significant new addition to the institute’s home on Thompson Street. The 50,000 square foot addition will expand the reach of the world’s largest academic social science research and survey organization. It will also create a... [Read More...]
It’s almost spring, and transit centers are sprouting in Ann Arbor
Transit centers are now development du jour in Ann Arbor. The University of Michigan recently unveiled plans to develop its own student-transit center. This plan joins others in the works for the Blake Transit Center, Fuller Road Station and the new stop for the Detroit-Ann Arbor commuter rail line. “Having these stations really transforms our community,” says Nancy Shore, executive director of the getDowntown program. “It’s... [Read More...]
It’s almost spring, and transit centers are sprouting in Ann Arbor
Transit centers are now development du jour in Ann Arbor. The University of Michigan recently unveiled plans to develop its own student-transit center. This plan joins others in the works for the Blake Transit Center, Fuller Road Station and the new stop for the Detroit-Ann Arbor commuter rail line. “Having these stations really transforms our community,” says Nancy Shore, executive director of the getDowntown program. “It’s... [Read More...]
Finding the balance between green space and development in downtown Ann Arbor
Could the city known for its plethora of parks not have enough in its core? That’s the argument of some in Ann Arbor as calls for increasing green space in the college town’s downtown grow louder and more persistent. But where is the line between park and urban development? “Ann Arbor is the one area everyone thinks we don’t have enough parks,” says Ray Detter, chair of the city’s Downtown Area Citizens Advisory... [Read More...]
U-M’s Barbour, Newberry dorms prove long-lasting worth
Two of the University of Michigan’s most unique dormitories once again proved their resilience as Betsy Barbour and Helen Newberry continued to hold their historic ground in a campus forever modernizing its student-housing options. The two mansion-style dorms across State Street from the Diag date from the early 20th Century and today house 221 students between the two of them. The period architecture makes the buildings easily mistaken for... [Read More...]
U-M plans to set global sustainability pace with assessment
The University of Michigan is hoping to set a global precedent for sustainability with a new study on campus operations. The year-long comprehensive study will tackle the devil in the details of the university’s consumption of resources, which encompasses more than 80,000 staff and students in 580 buildings. The idea is find every place the university can create efficiencies in its resource consumption. “We’re not aware of a campus... [Read More...]
U-M regents set to approve Crisler Arena renovations
University of Michigan Athletic Director Bill Martin has overseen a number of major athletic building improvements in Ann Arbor, the centerpiece being the almost-complete renovation of Michigan Stadium. He’s about to put another huge undertaking into motion before he steps aside. The university’s Board of Regents will consider approving the renovation plans for Crisler Arena Thursday. The $20 million project is the first significant improvement... [Read More...]
Top 5 reasons the University of Michigan’s student entrepreneurial movement matters
As featured on annarbor.com December 7, 2009 by Nathan Bomey Here’s AnnArbor.com’s Top 5 reasons why the University of Michigan’s student entrepreneurial movement matters to the Ann Arbor region. 1. U-M is putting dollars behind it. The Center for Entrepreneurship recently collaborated with various partners to establish TechArb, a permanent student business incubator in the McKinley Towne Centre next to Google and Ann Arbor SPARK. 2.... [Read More...]
Nanosystems featured in the Detroit Free Press
“In just four years, John Nanos has gone from teaching organic chemistry at the University of Michigan to building a multimillion-dollar company that’s helping the environment. Katherine Yung profiles Ann Arbor SPARK client Nanosystems in October 4th, 2009 feature.” http://www.freep.com/article/20091004/BUSINESS06/910040435/1002/Business/Greener-chemical-products-allow-start-up-to-blossom “But Nanos, who got his bachelor’s... [Read More...]
Local Entrepreneur Launches T-Shirt Company
University of Michigan basketball star and co-captain turned local entrepreneur, David Merritt has announced that he’s starting a new line of “feel good” t-shirts. The IMU Brand t-shirts not only feature street-savvy designs but also boast a community give-back component, where proceeds from the launch event will be donated to Mott Children’s Hospital, employees of I Miss You commit to weekly community service and purchasers of the product... [Read More...]
