Consumers’ support for trade and immigration declines, small change on higher taxes for wealthy
October 8, 2024
American consumers view the economic impact of both trade and immigration more critically now than in 2020, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.Surveys this year since May have asked consumers whether the economic policies debated by the presidential candidates would...
Sustainability Survey launched on October 7
October 8, 2024
The University of Michigan launched its latest Sustainability Cultural Indicators Program (SCIP) surveys on October 7. These surveys aim to assess sustainability knowledge, behaviors, and attitudes among students, faculty, and staff. Managed by the Institute for Social Research and the Graham...
Sustainability Survey launches on October 7
October 4, 2024
The University of Michigan will launch its latest Sustainability Cultural Indicators Program (SCIP) surveys on October 7. These surveys aim to assess sustainability knowledge, behaviors, and attitudes among students, faculty, and staff. Managed by the Institute for Social Research and the Graham...
Consumers’ support for trade and immigration declines, small change on higher taxes for wealthy
October 4, 2024
ANN ARBOR—American consumers view the economic impact of both trade and immigration more critically now than in 2020, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.The share of consumers voicing support for increased trade fell from 68% in 2020 to 54% in 2024. Unlike four years...
Childhood trauma echoes into final years: Deepen end-of-life pain, mental health struggles
October 3, 2024
Clinicians should consider cumulative hardships in optimizing treatment during patients’ final yearsANN ARBOR—Repeating a school year, experiencing parental abuse or engaging in armed combat have far-reaching long-term effects. Lifetime trauma may even worsen end-of-life pain and...
Genomics for Social Scientists – Epigenetics, applications open
October 3, 2024
Researchers from the University of Michigan invite you to apply to the Genomics for Social Scientists – Epigenetics workshop, which will be held virtually, January 6-9, 2025.The purpose of this NIA sponsored workshop on epigenetic research is to familiarize researchers with...
Early adversity, maternal depression linked to teen mental health risk
September 30, 2024
ANN ARBOR—Teens who faced high levels of emotional and multidimensional adversity in their early years are at the most significant risk for mental health challenges, a comprehensive 15-year study revealed.These teens also exhibit significant differences in brain activity related to emotion...
Consumer sentiment builds momentum as inflation continues to slow
September 27, 2024
ANN ARBOR—Consumer sentiment rose to its highest reading since May 2024, increasing for the second straight month and lifting more than 3% above August, according to the University of Michigan’s Survey of Consumers.This increase was seen across all education groups and political...
Sorry, Harvard. Everyone Wants to Go to College in the South Now
September 24, 2024
Jason Owen-Smith talked to the Wall Street Journal about the benefit to local and regional economies when universities experience growth in student populations: “Growing universities create a snowball effect for local and regional economies—especially research...
Survey of Munger Graduate Residences students reveals opportunities for improvement
September 23, 2024
Contact: Jon Meerdink ([email protected])ANN ARBOR — The University of Michigan’s Munger Graduate Residences opened in 2015, promising opportunities for transdisciplinary collaboration in apartment-style living. The six-to-seven-occupant suites feature private bedrooms and bathrooms...
