Features: University of Michigan Prospective Students

Far and wide

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 08:00:00 -0500

Michigan attracts top students from across the globe. U-M's student population comes from all 50 states and 114 countries.

Photo Credit: Scott C. Soderberg, U-M Photo Services

Making waves: U-M’s 3D lab

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 08:00:00 -0500

What do a jet ski simulator, a virtual classroom prototype, and the digital “mending” of a mastodon have in common? They’re all activities taking place at the 3D Lab on North Campus.

Photo Credit: Martin Vloet, U-M Photo Services

Welcome home

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 08:00:00 -0400

Michigan's student housing options are as numerous as they are varied. Virtually all first-year students choose to live in residence halls and nearly 40% of the undergraduate population lives on campus.

Labs@EECS

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 08:00:00 -0500

The Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) Department, located on North Campus, boasts over 20 labs and research centers.

Photo Credit: Martin Vloet, U-M Photo Services

U-M highly ranked for four-year grad rates

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:00:00 -0500

According to federal statistics, only 27 percent of full-time college students at public universities graduate within four years. At U-M, 70 percent of students graduate within four years.

Photo Credit: Scott R. Galvin, U-M Photo Services

Life at A&D

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 08:00:00 -0400

The U-M School of Art and Design has created a series of videos for prospective students to explore what’s unique about being an artist/designer at Michigan. For instance, A&D students don’t have to declare a major, they have access to the resources of a major research university, and international study is required to offer context and perspective to their work.

Leafy Legacy

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:00:00 -0400

Approximately 57% of U-M’s campus land is dedicated to natural green space. This includes the more than 700 acres of gardens, research areas, and natural preserves managed by Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum.

Photo Credit: Philip Dattilo Photography

Go Blue!

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 08:00:00 -0400

Michigan has a rich and storied athletics tradition. U-M athletic teams have claimed over 50 national championships in 12 sports over the years, beginning with football's 1901 national title.

Photo Credit: Eric Bronson, U-M Photo Services

Check out unique living and learning

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:00:00 -0400

North Quad, a new U-M residence hall that began housing students in 2010, is also home to the School of Information, the LSA departments of Screen Arts and Cultures and Communication Studies, the Sweetland Center for Writing, the Global Scholars Program, the Language Resource Center, and the Max Kade House.

Photo Credit: Martin Vloet, U-M Photo Services

Wolverine women in the spotlight

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 08:00:00 -0500

The third-seed U-M women’s basketball team takes the court at the Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis, Ind., March 3-6.

Photo Credit: Eric Bronson, U-M Photo Services

Dancing Americas

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 08:00:00 -0500

The U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance’s (SMTD) University Dance Company presented its 2011 concert at the Power Center. “Dancing Americas” celebrated the intertwining of music and culture throughout the Americas. All performers were SMTD undergraduate and graduate students and faculty.

Photo Credit: Peter Smith Photography

The start of a new school year

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 08:00:00 -0500

Students walk through Ingalls Mall at the beginning of a new term.

Photo Credit: Philip Dattilo Photography

Go blue! Cheering on the team.

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 08:00:00 -0500

Michigan coeds enjoying the game. U-M’s football history goes back more than 100 years.

Photo Credit: Martin Vloet, U-M Photo Services

MSE students in the lab

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 08:00:00 -0500

Materials science engineering gives students a chance to study hard and soft materials for use in diverse technologies.

Photo Credit: Martin Vloet, U-M Photo Services

Changing the tune

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 08:00:00 -0500

Making music with your friends? There’s an app for that. The Michigan Mobile Phone Ensemble performs on stage.

Photo Credit: Austin Thomason, U-M Photo Services