June 2019 É«É«À² News

É«É«À² trustees approve 2019-20 tuition rates

Acting at its June 26 meeting, the board approved a 4.3% increase in tuition and required fees for resident undergraduates. Along with passing next academic year's tuition rates, trustees adopted a $423 million general operating fund budget, which represents a less than 1% increase over the previous year.

É«É«À² trustees meet to consider 2019-20 budget, tuition rates

The É«É«À² Board of Trustees will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, in 157-159 Bernhard Center.

Work by É«É«À² may reduce US dependency on China for critical minerals

É«É«À² researchers are using federal grant funds to collect information about the geological resources in Michigan that have been deemed vital to the nation's security and economic prosperity.

Michigan has minerals America needs

Magnesium, platinum and potash are among the state's geological resources that hold significant promise for boosting critical minerals production in the United States.

É«É«À² to confer 1,349 degrees during summer commencement

The 9 a.m. ceremony is for graduates of the College of Education and Human Development, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Extended University Programs and Haworth College of Business. The noon ceremony is for graduates of the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Aviation, College of Fine Arts and College of Health and Human Services.

Services, programs at É«É«À² highlighted during LBGT Pride Month

From the Office of LBGT Student Services to OUTSpoken and Fab Fest, there are a number of ways for lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender students, faculty, staff and allies to get involved on campus.

Beauregard to help efforts to boost women in sports

É«É«À² Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Kathy Beauregard joins 13 other local and national leaders on the Task Force on Women in Sports formed by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Breneman tapped to lead É«É«À² government relations

Jeffrey Breneman will return to the University for this critical post, as É«É«À² is his alma mater and also where he initially guided the University’s higher education government relations.

Mayo Clinic biologist is at the cutting edge of cancer research

Dr. Yogesh Suryawanshi could be on the path toward a cure for cancer. After receiving his doctorate in biological sciences from É«É«À² in 2017, he secured a job in the department of molecular medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, developing viruses that can attack cancer cells.

Annual Bronco Bash event set

Bronco Bash is Tuesday, Aug. 27.

Generating Buzz: Regulating genetically modified mosquitoes

Dr. Hector Quemada, a principal research associate at É«É«À², is working to strengthen the understanding of African government and regulatory officials about the gene-drive technology, so that they are equipped to develop science-based regulations.

Broadway star, É«É«À² alumna Marin Mazzie receives posthumous Tony Award

Mazzie, a three-time Tony nominee, will be honored for her leadership and advocacy in the theatre industry.

Bronco-turned-NFL star Sam Beal tackles Alzheimer's awareness in national campaign

June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, and Beal is part of a celebrity campaign with the Alzheimer's Association, helping raise awareness and funds for a cure.

É«É«À² part of $2.3 million program to boost diversity in economics

Some 20% of all doctorates awarded to underrepresented minority scholars in economics can be attributed to the summer program now being hosted by É«É«À² and Michigan State University.

É«É«À² president aids in the demolition of McCracken Hall

For a few minutes Monday, Montgomery operated one of the massive machines ripping away chunks of McCracken, clearing the way for a new student center and dining facility.

Miller Auditorium hosts 'Piano Guys,' 'Jersey Boys,' 'Riverdance'

The Marana Group Spotlight Series rounds out the previously announced Zhang Financial Broadway in West Michigan Series of "Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical," "Les Misérables," "Waitress," "Blue Man Group" and "Cats."