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UMSI students headed to Boston for the annual MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference

02/21/2025

The conference is a leading forum on the increasing role of analytics in the global sports industry.

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Construction site of Leinweber Computer Science and Information Building with exterior in progress.

5 reasons to get excited about UMSI’s future home

03/06/2024

UMSI is moving to the Leinweber Computer Science and Information Building next year! Get facts and updates about the building and its construction.

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UMSI and U-M students attending 2024 MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference

02/29/2024

Five U-M students are attending the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference through its mentorship program, and 11 more are attending with support from UMSI.

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UMSI and U-M students heading to MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference

02/27/2023

Eight University of Michigan students are attending the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference through its mentorship program, and 10 additional U-M students are attending with support from UMSI.

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Provost names search committee for next UMSI dean

11/09/2022

University of Michigan Provost Laurie McCauley has announced the appointment of an advisory committee to assist in the search for the next dean of the School of Information (UMSI).

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Donor Larry Leinweber speaks at a podium adorned with a Block M. Behind him are commemorative hardhats and a rendering of the Leinweber Computer Science and Information building. He is wearing glasses and a blue blazer.

U-M celebrates start of Leinweber Computer Science and Information Building

10/17/2022

Computers, data and information science are quickly becoming the backbone of systems that connect society. The University of Michigan took a step toward accelerating its leadership in these critical areas today at a ceremony to celebrate the construction of a new $145M facility.

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Outgoing Dean Thomas Finholt reflects on the growth and future of the School of Information

08/19/2022

Outgoing Dean Thomas Finholt reflects on the progress — and the future — of the School of Information.

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Dean Finholt recommended as the next U-M vice provost

07/07/2022

Provost Laurie McCauley is recommending Thomas A. Finholt, dean in the School of Information, as the University of Michigan’s next vice provost for academic and budgetary affairs.

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Dean Finholt's message to the UMSI community

07/07/2022

Dean Thomas A. Finholt sent this email message to the UMSI community following the announcement that he is being recommended as the University of Michigan’s next vice provost.

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The Michigan Sports Analytics Society leadership board poses with a banner that reads “School of Information welcomes Michigan Sports Analytics Society” at the Michigan Sports Analytics Symposium, March 30, 2022 in North Quad Space 2435.

Michigan Sports Analytics Society builds a supportive route to industry skills, standout portfolio

04/25/2022

Bachelor of Science in Information junior Brandon Huggard came to UMSI and MSAS with a “minimal understanding” of coding and analytics. He says the student organization’s culture of peer mentorship and opportunities for personal research helped him land a tech analysis internship with Adidas.

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