A study by the University of Michigan reveals that the Samsung Galaxy Watch delivers impressive accuracy in fitness tracking, particularly in heart rate, sweat loss, and body fat percentage measurements. While VO2 max measurement showed lower accuracy, it’s still considered acceptable. This information empowers users to utilize the smartwatch for effective personal fitness tracking.
Consumer confidence in the US rose slightly more than expected in August, recovering from its lowest point since November 2023. This month’s surge in sentiment is attributed to political developments, with Democrats experiencing a boost while Republicans saw a decline. However, inflation expectations remain high, despite some stability, indicating continued concerns among consumers.
House Republicans are continuing their investigation into antisemitism at universities across the country, with closed-door interviews scheduled with presidents from Yale University and the University of Michigan. The probe follows a hearing earlier this month where presidents from Northwestern University, Rutgers University, and UCLA testified about antisemitic incidents on their campuses.
An anti-Israel encampment at New York University has been dismantled, while far-left agitators at the University of Oregon have released a video showing Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib’s support for their actions. Tlaib’s involvement in these protests has drawn criticism due to her previous sympathy with antisemitic causes and her refusal to condemn antisemitism at such gatherings.
Pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Michigan have set up an encampment featuring anti-Israel materials and pamphlets, raising concerns about the spread of extreme views on campus.
The pamphlets, made available to students, include calls for violence against Israel and the United States, drawing parallels between the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. The encampment has also been used for anti-Semitic chants and threats directed at the university president.
Student groups involved in the encampment have expressed support for terrorism and glorified individuals who engage in it online. The presence of such extreme rhetoric on campus highlights the need for universities to address anti-Semitism and ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all students.
The ResStaff Allied Organization (RAO) has filed for a union election to represent residence hall workers at the University of Michigan. The election, filed with the Michigan Employment Relations Commission on April 10, would give RAO the right to negotiate on behalf of workers on issues such as wages, benefits, and working conditions.
A study by the University of Michigan revealed a surprising finding: students with last names at the end of the alphabet received lower grades when graded alphabetically. Researchers analyzed 30 million grading records and found a 0.6-point gap between those at the beginning and end of the list. The study suggests that the default alphabetical setting in learning management systems creates a cognitive bias, leading to lower marks for students with later surnames.
A study from the University of Michigan uncovered that students with surnames at the end of the alphabet scored lower compared to those whose surnames were at the start. Researchers analyzed 30 million grading records, finding that the default alphabetical sorting in online learning systems led to unconscious bias among graders.
Tomas O’Meara, a standout football player from the Ann Arbor area, has announced his decision to join the University of Michigan as a preferred walk-on.
Despite its felling in 2021, the Tappan Oak’s legacy lives on in Ann Arbor. Professor Joseph Trumpey and students are crafting tables for public use from the wood of this historic tree, along with other fallen trees, ensuring their enduring presence on campus.
