Thursday, May 16, 2013
Steve Wilson was awarded a $7,500 scholarship, based primarily on academic achievements, to continue his education at a graduate degree program.
Univeristy of Michigan football player and Lakeland High School alumni Steve Wilson was recognized this week as one the inaugural recipients of a postgraduate Big Ten scholarship. Wilson, along with women's swimmer Val Barthelemy, of Ann Arbor, were selected as the University of Michigan recipients by a committee of faculty and staff from the institution, according to mgoblue.com. The two students were awarded a $7,500 scholarship, based primarily on academic achievements, according to the report, to continue their education at a graduate degree program. Wilson, who plans to attend medical school after earning his degree in cellular and molecular biology this spring, was a walk-on cornerback for the Michigan football team, according to the…
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
The Highland grocer helped raise money for the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center Tuesday evening.
Colasanti’s Market in Highland hosted the Bo Schembechler “Heart of a Champion” fundraiser Tuesday evening. Customers purchased special bottles of wine and had the bottles signed by former University of Michigan football players who played for Schembechler. Colasanti’s Market, the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center and Cathy Schembechler put together this charity event to support research that will lead to new methods to prevent, diagnose and treat heart disease. Rob Knue, wine manager at Colasanti’s Market, organized this event for the third time, which ran from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. According to Knue, "for each bottle of wine purchased, the U of M Cardiovascular Center receives $2 per bottle." A small team of former University of …
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Saturday's Michigan vs. Michigan State game was close in both scoring and online reader support.
Saturday's game at the Big House came down to the wire, with Michigan beating Michigan State 12-10. The rivalry was nearly as close online in a Patch.com reader poll. Readers were asked to show off their Michigan or Michigan State pride by uploading photos of their favorite team. When the photos were counted at midnight Sunday, the Spartans squeaked by with a 35-30 victory over the Wolverines. Several photos featured memorabilia from both teams, which resulted in each team being awarded a point. If you missed the photo gallery, there's still time to check it out. And while the photos have already been tallied, you can still add your shots from your favorite team by clicking on the upload link.
Saturday, October 20, 2012
We've got Michigan and Michigan State spirit — how about you? Share your photos on Patch.
It's that time of the year again: fall in Michigan, otherwise known as the green vs. blue season. The big game (this year it's at the Big House) is coming up at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. To get ready for the rivalry, Patch.com sites across Michigan are asking readers to show off their Michigan or Michigan State pride. Add a photo to our online gallery; we'll rotate the featured photo each day until kickoff. The Spartans are 4-3 coming off a double-overtime loss this weekend to Iowa. Michigan is 4-2 after a win this weekend against Illinois. Need help sharing your photos? Read this guide.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
We've got Michigan and Michigan State spirit — how about you? Share your photos on Patch.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Today is College Colors Day. Upload a photo of you, your child or your pet wearing your favorite college's colors.
Friday is a good day. Not only is it the start of college football in Michigan, but it's College Colors Day. "College Colors Day is an annual celebration dedicated to promoting the traditions and spirit that embody the college experience by encouraging fans across America to wear their favorite college or university apparel throughout the day on Friday, August 31," according to collegecolorsday.com Upload your photos to this gallery. Don't know how? It's easy:
Thursday, August 30, 2012
College football starts this weekend, why not kick it off with this quick and easy tailgate friendly recipe?
As a season-ticket holding, die-hard Spartan, I can't tell you how excited I am that football season is finally here. I love the atmosphere, the tailgates, the games and the passion that so many people have for college football. No matter if you are a Wolverine or Spartan, we can all agree that our teams will be exciting to watch this year. So, whether your heading to East Lansing on Friday to watch your Michigan State Spartans take on Boise State; or staying at home and throwing a viewing party for the University of Michigan Wolverines vs. Alabama game, I have the perfect recipe for you to try - beer dip. To make this recipe, which I found on a blog called Balancing Beauty & Bedlam, you'll need the following: To start, mix the cream …
Now a high school football coach, Ron Bellamy had just turned 18 when he played in the 2000 Orange Bowl.
For West Bloomfield High School football coach Ron Bellamy, Michigan's first game "back in the spotlight" against Alabama Saturday comes with memories attached to it. Bellamy, a Michigan graduate and a five-year National Football League veteran, was a member of one of only three Wolverines teams to face Alabama, although both programs are among college football's oldest and most storied. On Jan. 1, 2000, Bellamy had just turned 18 at the end of his freshman season when he started for Michigan in the FedEx Orange Bowl at Miami. Michigan won, 35-34, in overtime, and the two teams haven't played each other since then. Q: You were only a true freshman that season. Was that your first trip to Miami? Do you have any souvenirs? A: We had a blast…
Friday, January 27, 2012
Obama says colleges must be held accountable for increased tuition.
Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect that Mark Bernstein is a candidate for U of M regent. ANN ARBOR — Following a whirlwind three-day tour across the country, President Obama told students at the University of Michigan on Friday that he will work with Congress and local colleges to keep higher education costs down. Addressing a packed house of 4,000 students and supporters at U-M's Al Glick Fieldhouse, Obama unveiled a Race to the Top initiative for colleges across the United States. "I don’t want to be in a country where we only are looking at success for a small group of people. We want a country where everybody has a chance," Obama said. Obama's plan proposes tying federal student aid to universities' tuition rates and…
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Proving what it takes to be a student athlete, Lakeland Graduate Steve Wilson is making a difference at the University of Michigan.
Athletics and academics has proven to be a recipe for success for Steve Wilson. A 2008 Lakeland High School graduate, Wilson had a stellar career as a student athlete. He was the Scholar Athlete of the year, the captain of the football team, class valedictorian graduating with a 3.95 grade point average (GPA), the class vice-president and a member of the Lakeland Leadership Program. In addition, he earned All- League honors in the Kensington Valley Conference (KVC) and earned the Iron Eagle Award as the hardest worker in the weight room. Hard work and dedication are two keys to success that Wilson said he took with him when he enrolled at the University of Michigan in the fall of 2008. He is currently studying molecular, cellular and …
Matthew Kennedy
11:23 pm on Monday, October 22, 2012
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