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ISR receives Frontiers of Knowledge Award

Originally published on the ISR website on June 22, 2026 The ceremony of the 18th edition of the Frontiers of Knowledge Awards celebrated “the transformative …

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LSA developmental biologist receives early-career award for innovative research

By Hayden FryeLSA Tyler Huycke, a developmental biologist at the University of Michigan, is among 15 scientists nationwide to be recognized by the Searle Scholars …

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Thanh Hoang named Pew Biomedical Scholar

Originally published by Michigan Medicine on June 30, 2026 The Pew Charitable Trusts selected Thanh Hoang, PhD, as a 2026 Pew Scholar in the Biomedical …

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Henry Russel lecturer, award winners named for 2027

Originally published in The University Record on June 25, 2026 John Jonides, an innovative architect of modern cognitive neuroscience, has been selected as the University …

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Tyler Huycke wins Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award

Originally published in The University Record, June 16, 2026 Tyler Huycke, a developmental biologist at the University of Michigan, is among 15 scientists nationwide to …

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UK’s Royal Society elects Stephen Forrest, engineer and entrepreneur

Forrest’s work underpins commercial fiber-optic communications and OLED displays, with an eye to future generations of photovoltaics. By: Kate McAlpine Originally published by Michigan Engineering …

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U-M physicists among 2026 Breakthrough Prize winners

Originally published by Michigan News on May 4, 2026 The 2026 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics was awarded to Muon g-2 collaborators including several University …

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3 U-M faculty members elected to National Academy of Sciences

Originally published in The University Record on April 29, 2026 Three University of Michigan professors are among 120 new members elected into the National Academy …

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Three U-M faculty members elected to AmAcad

Originally published in The University Record on April 23, 2026 By Jared WadleyMichigan News Three University of Michigan faculty members have earned election to the …

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Guggenheim Fellowships bestowed upon four U-M scholars

Among the nation’s most accomplished thinkers, four University of Michigan scholars have earned a place in the distinguished ranks of Guggenheim Fellows, a recognition of …