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(A study of nearly 14,000 U.S. and English seniors shows that 75-year-olds in the U.S. have memories as good, on average, as 65-year-olds in England. U.S. seniors news video with professor Kenneth Langa.)

(Since the mid 1980s, U-M grads have made a mark on Broadway productions, and serve as ambassadors for a program considered among the tops in the nation Musical Theatre celebrates 25th anniversary. A look at the impact and mission of U-M Musical Theatre Department on American musical theater.)

(Established on an abandoned ranch in 1929, U-M's Camp Davis Rocky Mountain Field Station has provided a close-knit learning community in a breathtaking outdoor setting for generations of students. This year the camp celebrates its 80th anniversary with the opening of a block of new cabins. U-M's field station in Rockies celebrates 80th anniversary. Narrated slide show with video clips of scenery and students working in the field.)

(Pete Dingeman recently visited University of Michigan researchers whose work he helps support. Researchers come face to face with patient video interview with Sean Morrison, Pete Dingeman and Johanna Buchstaller.)

(An overview of the 100-year history of dance at U-M dates back before department was established and includes some surprises. U-M's dance teaching dates among longest in nation Jessica Fogel, professor of dance, explains how U-M's legacy inspires the mission of the dance department.)

(Professor Elliot Soloway has developed software for cell phones that allows them to be used in classrooms, giving each student his own computer. He says this could revolutionize education. Cell phones could give each student his own computer Video interview with professor and demonstration of how his software works.)

(Children and young adults with Down syndrome and autism learn to ride bikes in about a week at the University of Michigan bike camp. Autistic, Down syndrome kids see milestone at U-M bike camp. This is a video of interviews with faculty and parents and children with autism and Down syndrome participating in the U-M bike camp.)

(University of Michigan Professor Brian Rowan discusses some of the challenges facing the education system. Cuts, consolidation; pressures school districts face Interview with Professor Brian Rowan.)

(University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman speaks on The Role of Research Universities in Transforming the Midwest Economy before the City Club of Cleveland.)

(Student finalists for the Clean Energy Prize talk about their ideas for businesses that could help save the planet, and how this contest and other University resources have helped them advance their innovations. Finalists for the Clean Energy Prize discuss their projects. Video interview with 6 students.)