Report alleges University of Michigan hockey culture as toxic amid bullying and retaliation complaints
A new 70-page report is out detailing serious allegations inside the University of Michiganโs storied menโs hockey program. Former players and coaches describe a toxic culture within the program, rewarding silence while also punishing those who spoke out.
Kelly Ripa, Mark Consuelosโ son Joaquin to attend University of Michigan
ANN ARBOR โ Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelosโ youngest son, Joaquin, will be heading to Ann Arbor in the fall. The news was announced on Sunday on social media by the University of Michiganโs wrestling team, who signed the New York native. In the announcement, the team wrote: โSIGNED: Welcome to the family, @joaquinconsuelos! #NewBlue #GoBlue.โRipa also took to Instagram to share the news with a photo of her husband and son wearing maize and blue Michigan sweatshirts. Joaquin shared the U-M wrestling teamโs image on his Instagram account and wrote: โSuper excited to step into this next chapter with @umichwrestling!
U-M: COVID cases increase, now account for more than 60% of cases in Washtenaw County
ANN ARBOR โ Although COVID activity in Michigan and across the U.S. has been trending downward, cases at the University of Michigan continue to rise. The majority of cases are associated with students, said university officials in their Tuesday COVID update, and U-M cases now make up for 62% of all cases in Washtenaw County. A rise in cases means that campus case investigators are โsignificantly strained.โSince Sunday, U-M has confirmed 26 new COVID cases on campus. During the week starting Feb. 7, U-M reported 352 new cases -- itโs highest weekly case rate since the week starting October 11, when new cases stood at 409. School officials continue to urge the U-M community to continue to get tested, even if no symptoms are present.
U-M implements mandatory weekly COVID-19 testing for graduate, professional students
(Irene Yi/UC Berkeley via AP)ANN ARBOR โ The University of Michigan has announced that all graduate and professional students who live on or frequent campus will have to undergo mandatory weekly COVID-19 testing. Undergraduate students on campus already undergo required weekly testing for the virus. According to the letter, testing through Michigan Athletics, University Health Service or Occupational Health Services meets the weekly requirement. According to U-M, weekly COVID-19 testing through the school is required for all students who live on or visit campus, including those who are:Living in Michigan Housing. Starting on Monday, all graduate and professional students will see a weekly testing status box appear in their ResponsiBLUE app.
11 University of Michigan student athletes test positive for COVID this week, officials say
The University of Michigan Athletic Department says out of 3,215 COVID tests administered within the community this week, 11 student athletes have tested positive. School officials said some of those who tested positive for the B117 variant are people involved in the Athletic Department. It is currently unclear if the 11 U-M students have tested positive for the B117 strain or a different strain. AdSo far, the COVID vaccines currently circulating appear to be effective against the B117 virus strain. MDHHS sent University of Michigan officials a memo explaining our recommendations, but has not issued any orders for the university to take any actions.
Health officials push importance of testing after COVID variant outbreak at University of Michigan
ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is emphasizing the importance of COVID-19 testing after an outbreak on the University of Michigan campus. READ: Michigan Athletics put on pause -- Athletes, coaches, team-staff asked to quarantineFive cases of the highly-contagious variant B.1.1.7 are linked to the universityโs athletics department. Some students at the University arenโt too thrilled at the fact that sports have been suspended due to the new variant of coronavirus. Washtenaw County Health Department Medical Director Juan Luis Marquez said the suspension is necessary to make sure no one else is being placed at risk since the new variant is easier to spread from person-to-person. โHopefully we just stay safe and kids get vaccinated and then later in February, weโll be able to resume as normal.โRelated: Michigan health officials concerned over COVID variantsResidents can find COVID-19 test sites in their communities on Michiganโs official website..
Michigan Athletics put on pause -- Athletes, coaches, team-staff asked to quarantine
ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ All athletic programs at the University of Michigan will be put on a 14-day pause starting Sunday, a school official confirmed Saturday night. Read: New COVID strain prompts 2-week pause of Michigan Athletics activitiesThe decision was made by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Team members -- student athletes, coaches and team staff -- are asked to immediately isolate or quarantine until further notice. MDHHS sent University of Michigan officials a memo explaining our recommendations, but has not issued any orders for the university to take any actions. Due to possible exposure to the virus in the community, MDHHS has also recommended increased testing in Washtenaw County to the Washtenaw County Health Department.
Michigan Athletics: Nearly $6M donated by football season ticket holders
ANN ARBOR โ On Monday, the University of Michigan Athletics Department announced that football season ticket holders donated nearly $6 million worth of tickets over the last few months. According to a graphic tweeted by Michigan Athletics, 3,580 season ticket holders donated their tickets, accounting for 16% of all season ticket holders. The gifts ranged from $75 to $38,792 and came mostly from season ticket holders from California, Illinois, Michigan, New York and Ohio. We had 3,580 season ticket holders donate their @UMichFootball tickets to our athletic department, raising $5.9M. At the time, season tickets holders who had already paid for their tickets were told they could apply their balance to 2021 season tickets, request a refund or donate them to the athletic department.
U-M, Ann Arbor businesses, organizations observe Blackout Tuesday
Individuals and businesses alike are taking to social media posting blackout images, some plain and some with text, as a show of unity with the black community. Several local organizations, businesses and departments at the University of Michigan have posted online in solidarity with Blackout Tuesday. #BlackOutTuesday pic.twitter.com/qOkBpuWO3e Michigan Athletics (@UMichAthletics) June 2, 2020The Ann Arbor Film Festival stands in solidarity with our filmmakers, artists, audience members, and everyone protesting against police brutality and the injustices against the Black community. pic.twitter.com/ZnpXJSN3cT Ann Arbor Film Festival (@AAFilmFest) June 2, 2020Destination Ann Arbor stands in solidarity against discrimination, racism, and violence. #blackouttuesday pic.twitter.com/hebJrSPRPl Destination Ann Arbor (@AnnArbor) June 2, 2020Related reading: