Acquisition of Mobius Microsystems Continues Positive Momentum for Country’s First Student-Led Venture Fund
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 23 /PRNewswire/ — The Wolverine Venture Fund (WVF), part of the University of Michigan’s Samuel Zell & Robert H. Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies at the Ross School of Business, today announced another exit for one of its portfolio companies, Mobius Microsystems. A leader in precision all-silicon oscillator technology, Mobius Microsystems was acquired by IDT (Integrated Device Technology, Inc.;
Continue reading: University of Michigan Wolverine Venture Fund Celebrates Fourth Portfolio Company Exit
Ambiq Micro Receives Pryor-Hale Award for Best Business
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Samuel Zell & Robert H. Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business today announced winners of its 2009-2010 business plan competitions — Michigan Business Challenge awards and Eugene Applebaum Dare to Dream Grants. Award winners and grant recipients receive funding totaling nearly $100,000 for excellence in new business plans and concepts.
Award-winner Ambiq
Continue reading: U of M Zell Lurie Awards $98,500 to Business Competition Winners and Dare to Dream Startup Grant Recipients
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — On March 1, the first eye patients will enter an innovative new $132 million facility that expands the University of Michigan Health System’s capacity for eye care, research and education, and unites diabetes researchers as they work to accelerate the search for a cure and prevention of diabetes.
The Brehm Tower at the W.K. Kellogg Eye Center Complex includes 230,000 square feet spanning eight stories and makes a
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ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Cell phone use actually strengthens bonds and supports face-to-face contact with friends and family, new research shows.
The University of Michigan study counters concerns that cell phones are replacing in-person social contact and detracting from civic and community involvement. The research suggests that cell phones may help some people become more socially involved with clubs and community organizations.
"Voice calling and texting complement in-person interactions and help fill in the gaps between in-person gatherings, keeping
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Workforce Investment Act II Funds Extend Agency Reach
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ — Washtenaw Literacy, a non-profit organization devoted to eradicating adult illiteracy, has partnered with three area public schools to provide tutoring services in their Adult Education classrooms. Workforce Investment Act II funding is supporting programs at Ann Arbor Public Schools, Ypsilanti Public Schools and Milan Public Schools.
In Ann Arbor, there are three initiatives: 1) at the University of Michigan Hospital tutors
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ANN ARBOR, Mich.—President Barack Obama will deliver the spring 2010 commencement address at the University of Michigan, President Mary Sue Coleman announced today.
President Obama will receive an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree.
"President Obama has captured the imagination and enthusiasm of many students with his inspiring words of hope and change. We are honored to welcome a leader of his distinction and look forward to his message," Coleman said. "We could not be happier for the
Continue reading: President Obama to Deliver U-M Spring 2010 Commencement Address
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