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U-M College of LSA @umichlsa.bsky.social · 4h

The state-of-the-art Planetarium & Dome Theater at the U-M Museum of Natural History transports visitors beyond distant stars and deep into the ocean. (From the comfort of reclining seats. 🙂‍↕️) Learn more about upcoming shows: myumi.ch/65qKr #WorldSpaceWeek

Students viewing a planetarium show about constellations.

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U-M College of LSA @umichlsa.bsky.social · 9h

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to Anne Carson, former LSA professor, “for her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature.” myumi.ch/4xWXm #NobelPrize

Anne Carson speaking into a microphone. Photo credit: Hayley Madden for The Poetry Society

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U-M College of LSA @umichlsa.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Ever find yourself wondering if something was written by a human or by AI? We asked LSA professor Laura Aull about AI English and what AI writing means for human literacy: myumi.ch/mV6bw

On an orange backdrop two sets of hands, one set using a paper and pencil, and the other set using a laptop, oppose each other at a diagonal angle.

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U-M College of LSA @umichlsa.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

A century ago, excavation began on a U-M project that would transform the university’s athletics program and the landscape of Ann Arbor: myumi.ch/NXb4Z

A black and white photograph showing A view of Michigan Stadium from the east in the summer of 1927.

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U-M College of LSA @umichlsa.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

An LSA astronomer is helping lead NASA’s far-infrared telescope mission to explore the history and evolution of the universe: myumi.ch/gknWV #WorldSpaceWeek

An artist's rendering of the PRIMA space telescope.

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U-M College of LSA @umichlsa.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

On Oct. 6, writer Almog Behar and Ayat Abou Shmeiss will have a panel discussion as part of the Samantha Woll Dialogues, moderated by Raoul Wallenberg Institute Fellow Stephanie Kraver: myumi.ch/DWn21

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Upcoming Samantha Woll Dialogues | U-M LSA Raoul Wallenberg Institute

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U-M College of LSA @umichlsa.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Student docents at LSA’s Museum of Natural History discover pathways far beyond the galleries, thanks to alum Jan Carline: myumi.ch/zNZ7R

Black and white snapshot of Jan Carline and his wife Carol Sue-Ivory at a party when they were undergrads. Both are wearing sweaters and are seated, holding paper cups, and looking at something or someone off camera.

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U-M College of LSA @umichlsa.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

LSA Student Suher Salim is the winner of a U-M bird decal design competition, as part of a campus-wide contest to raise awareness of bird-window collisions: myumi.ch/39m96

A black-and-white graphic design of birds, butterflies, and botanical elements, which was created by LSA student Suher Salim, who is the winner of the campus-wide bird decal competition.

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U-M College of LSA @umichlsa.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

LSA alumna Maaza Mengiste, a fiction writer and professor of English, was recently named a 2026 MacArthur Fellow, an honor widely known as the “genius grant.” Read more: myumi.ch/11pzm #UMich

A woman sits at a wooden desk next to a bookshelf, with a pen poised above a notebook.

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U-M College of LSA @umichlsa.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Here’s what to expect from the 2026-27 Super El Niño according to Julia Cole, chair of the U-M Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and lead author of a new study: myumi.ch/bDrQ2

A coral reef underwater near the Galapagos Islands.

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U-M College of LSA @umichlsa.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Each summer, migratory birds arrive in Michigan. Each fall, they leave. Ben Winger’s lab aims to understand why different bird species have evolved such diverse migration strategies, and how we can help conserve them: myumi.ch/11pq2

A researcher examines a preserved bird specimen beside open collection drawers filled with labeled specimens.

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U-M College of LSA @umichlsa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Last month, the Kelsey Museum opened its first permanent gallery in nearly two decades: “The Byzantine and Islamic Worlds: 400-1800.” The new gallery contains more than 100 objects—many of which have never been on permanent display. myumi.ch/AxbbV

“The Byzantine and Islamic Worlds: 400-1800” is the U-M Kelsey Museum's latest gallery and the first permanent one in nearly 20 years.

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U-M College of LSA @umichlsa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The 31st Wallenberg Medal and Lecture ceremony is today at 4:30 p.m., honoring Guerline M. Jozef. The Wallenberg Medal and Lecture ceremony is free and open to the public.

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U-M College of LSA @umichlsa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The Biological Station exists on lands once occupied by the Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa people. UMBS strives to incorporate the natural and cultural histories of the land into course content and public outreach activities. Learn more: myumi.ch/9J3bP

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About Us | U-M LSA University of Michigan Biological Station (UMBS)

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U-M College of LSA @umichlsa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

At the U-M Biological Station, 20 miles south of the Mackinac Bridge, students and scientists roll up their sleeves to build community and foster a greater understanding of the natural world. myumi.ch/rwpgb

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On Douglas Lake | U-M Biological Station

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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U-M College of LSA @umichlsa.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

English alum Beth Lane chronicled the journey of her mother, aunts, and uncle—seven Jewish siblings who were hidden in Germany before escaping to the U.S. The result was a feature-length documentary called UnBroken: myumi.ch/7JXrd

Two women sit, facing the camera, with a movie clapperboard in front of them.

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U-M College of LSA @umichlsa.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Students who have gone above and beyond to advance their knowledge, skills, and practice of sustainability ethics while studying at U-M are encouraged to apply for the Excellence in Sustainability Honors Cord program: myumi.ch/E8dzk

Students wearing graduation gowns pose for a photo

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U-M College of LSA @umichlsa.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Greg Epstein, a two-time LSA alum, was one of the speakers at the campus-wide vigil on the Diag on the evening of Sept. 11, 2001. Today, the humanist chaplain looks back on the moment: myumi.ch/xjmp8

Students are photographed from behind at a Sept. 11, 2001, vigil on the University of Michigan Diag.

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U-M College of LSA @umichlsa.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

AI writing seems to be everywhere these days. Professor Laura Aull explains what AI English is, what makes it different than human English, and what AI writing means for human literacy: myumi.ch/mV6bw

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U-M College of LSA @umichlsa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

“Your handwriting is a mark of you.” In Angie Berkley’s upper-level writing class, writing by hand takes center stage: myumi.ch/mVd4j

An illustrated photo of a person writing in a notebook with a pen.

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U-M College of LSA @umichlsa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A student-designed bird-friendly window mural will soon transform the elevated walkway connecting Weiser Hall and the North University Building: myumi.ch/39m96

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University of Michigan @umich.edu · 22/09/2026

In the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, U-M was named the best public university value in the state of Michigan and third overall among public institutions nationwide. myumi.ch/VDgGj

U.S. News & World Report 2027 Best Colleges. No. 3 Public University. Best Public University Value in Michigan.

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U-M College of LSA @umichlsa.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

What to expect from the upcoming “Super El Niño”—5 questions with Julia Cole, professor and chair of the U-M Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences: myumi.ch/bDrQ2

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U-M College of LSA @umichlsa.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

On Oct. 8, join us for the LSA Collegiate Lecture Series featuring Professors Stuart Kirsch, Sarah Veatch, and L. Monique Ward: myumi.ch/nVD2A

Collegiate Professorship Inaugural Lecture featuring Professors Stuart Kirsch, Sarah Veatch, and L. Monique Ward.

Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
4–5:30pm
Weiser Hall 10th floor

Stuart Kirsch
Lecture Title: Open Futures: Anthropology of the Postcarbon Transition.

Sarah Veatch
Lecture Title: More than just a phase: How cells exploit phase separation at membranes to sense their environment.

L. Monique Ward
Lecture Title: The Sea We Swim In: Exploring the Impact of Media’s Sexualization of Girls and Women

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U-M College of LSA @umichlsa.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

U-M alum Jan Carline's memories of the U-M Museum of Natural History are the foundation of the Jan D. Carline Student Docent Fund. His hope is straightforward: that the museum can continue to be as meaningful for other undergraduates as it was for him: myumi.ch/zNZ7R

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U-M College of LSA @umichlsa.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

On Sept. 29, attend the 31st Wallenberg Medal and Lecture honoring Guerline Jozef, the co-founder and executive director of the Haitian Bridge Alliance: myumi.ch/MpxRp

Promotional flyer for the 2026 Wallenberg Medal and Lecture honoring Guerline Jozef, co-founder and executive director of the Haitian Bridge Alliance. Lecture title: Written in offices but lived in communities. Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 4:30PM in Rackham Auditorium, 915 E Washington Street.

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U-M College of LSA @umichlsa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

For 10 years, the LSA Opportunity Hub has helped students explore possibilities, build connections, and take meaningful career actions toward their futures. 🥳 Learn more about the hub: myumi.ch/7JXqE

2 Cupcakes with blue frosting. Each cupcake has a candle, together they form the number 10. On the wall in the background is a sign for the LSA Opportunity Hub.

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U-M College of LSA @umichlsa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

English alum Beth Lane chronicled the journey of her mother, aunts, and uncle—seven Jewish siblings who were hidden in Germany before escaping to the U.S: myumi.ch/7JXrd

Seven siblings pose together in this black-and-white photo from 1946.

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U-M College of LSA @umichlsa.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

When was the last time you filled a page with your own handwriting? LSA Sweetland Writing Center lecturer Angie Berkley underscores the importance of writing and creating by hand: myumi.ch/mVd4j

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U-M College of LSA @umichlsa.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Greg Epstein, a two-time LSA alum and the humanist chaplain at Harvard and MIT, has spoken to massive audiences and small groups. One speech still stands out: the one he made on the Diag on the evening of September 11, 2001: myumi.ch/xjmp8

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University of Michigan @umich.edu · 11/09/2026

This morning, U-M’s ROTC programs took shifts standing guard at the flagpole on the Diag during a vigil in honor and in memory of those who lost their lives in the attacks on September 11, 2001. #NeverForget

Four members from U-M’s ROTC programs standing guard at the flagpole on the Diag during a vigil in honor and in memory of those who lost their lives in the attacks on September 11, 2001.

A member from one of U-M’s ROTC programs standing guard at the flagpole on the Diag during a vigil in honor and in memory of those who lost their lives in the attacks on September 11, 2001.

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U-M College of LSA @umichlsa.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Open to all LSA students: Whether you're exploring options for your first internship or preparing to launch your post-grad career, the LSA Job and Internship Fair on Sept. 10 is for you. Learn more: myumi.ch/rwdGA

A student chats with an LSA Opportunity Hub mentor

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U-M College of LSA @umichlsa.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Throwback to last week. 🥹 📍Move-in at West Quad #UMich

A student and her parent push a blue bin down a hallway

Students and parents moving into West Quad. A sign on the building says Welcome to Michigan

The back of a persons shirt says "You belong here"

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University of Michigan @umich.edu · 03/09/2026

U-M Student Organizations took center stage at yesterday’s Festifall! 🍂

U-M students walking through Festifall tables set up by The Orion sculpture on U-M’s Central Campus.

U-M students at the Club Gymnastics table at Festifall on U-M’s Central Campus.

U-M students at Festifall on U-M’s Central Campus.

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U-M College of LSA @umichlsa.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

“People think estate planning is for later, or for the wealthy, but adding the university to my estate plan was the most accessible way to make a gift.” Alumna Laura Raines shows young alumni how their planned giving can make an immediate difference for current students: myumi.ch/WD6mW

Laura Raines leans on a wrought iron railing alongside a canal in Stockholm, Sweden. Historic buildings and a church steeple are visible on the other side of the canal.

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U-M College of LSA @umichlsa.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

For many of us, our screens and thumbs have replaced pen and paper. In Angie Berkley’s upper-level writing class, writing by hand takes center stage: myumi.ch/mVd4j #UMich

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University of Michigan @umich.edu · 01/09/2026

C. Cybele Raver was confirmed as the University of Michigan’s 17th president today at a special meeting of the Board of Regents. Please join us in welcoming President-Elect Raver! myumi.ch/9JJEP

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