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General view of the Flint River as it passes through downtown. The river, which is contaminated with lead, was the city’s main water supply from 2014 to 2019. (Brett Carlsen / Getty Images)

Flint, Mich., taps university researchers to boost financial transparency

University of Michigan researchers plan to implement a new data standard in the to improve the city's financial reporting.

Dec 2, 2021 By Ryan Johnston

Detroit street — People cross the street in Detroit on March 24, 2020. (Seth Herald / AFP / Getty Images)

Detroit partnership to study digital divide

Detroit, the University of Michigan and Microsoft plan to research where people do and don't have access to the internet and devices.

Sep 1, 2021 By Ryan Johnston

Cloud security is like an ‘all-you-can-eat buffet’

A panel of cybersecurity and IT officials likened the menu of tools available to secure cloud environments to a bottomless Las Vegas feast.

Jul 21, 2021 By Benjamin Freed

overhead view of city with connected vehicles — (Getty Images)

FHWA pumps $50 million into ‘advanced’ transportation technology

"Smart" traffic signals, pedestrian counters and other connected vehicle and infrastructure projects were recently funded by the Federal Highway Administration.

Jan 5, 2021 By Ryan Johnston

University of Michigan campus — (University of Michigan / Flickr)

Alleged mobile voting app hack linked to University of Michigan

West Virginia officials reportedly said IP addresses linked to the University of Michigan attempted to access the Voatz app in 2018.

Oct 7, 2019 By Benjamin Freed

Self-driving shuttles creep onto University of Michigan campus

Engineering students are now developing autonomous technology that students, faculty, and visitors to the institution will use to get around.

Jun 26, 2017 By StateScoop Staff