UMich hosts Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai for conversation on college, mental health and advocacy
October 28 2025
By Caleb Starr
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UMich hosts Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai for conversation on college, mental health and advocacy
Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai sold out the Rogel Ballroom of the Michigan Union to hundreds of students, faculty and community members on Oct. 24. There, Yousafzai discussed her new memoir, “Finding My Way,” and her thoughts on college, mental health and advocacy. She also touched on current events, encouraging advocacy and action in an unpredictable political environment. Many students expressed gratitude for the event, noting that Yousafzai’s story inspired them to fight for women’s rights at a young age.
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UMich hits record fall enrollment of more than 53,000 students
This fall, the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor set new records with 115,957 total applicants and a fall enrollment of 53,488 students, a 1% total increase and 3% undergraduate increase from 2024. Enrollment has increased each year since 2021. Of the 9,711 newly enrolled undergraduate students, 8,178 were freshmen and 1,533 were transfer students. The freshman class includes students from all 50 states, Washington, D.C, five U.S. territories and 62 countries.
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Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity hosts the Multicultural Yard Show
On Oct. 24, Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity presented the eighth-annual Multicultural Yard Show — a showcase of traditional dances by Fraternity & Sorority Life organizations within the Multicultural Greek Council. On the Diag, six multicultural sororities joined together to celebrate their individual heritages and cultures. Students highlighted their excitement at the Multicultural Yard Show allowing them to step into the spotlight and promote unity.
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SportsMonday: For now, Sherrone Moore can hang his hat on beating his rivals
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How adults replaced toddlers as primary toy consumers
In 2024, adults replaced toddlers as the leading age group in the toy market for the first time in history. Many attribute this shocking development to the “Lipstick Effect,” which explains the internal justification for insignificant purchases as financial milestones — like mortgages — become increasingly unattainable. Demand for toys like Labubus has called into question the psychology behind adults buying toys and whether this trend will continue in the wake of increased economic uncertainty.
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Dear UMich students, break into the stock market
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How UMich could help fix the relationship between science and the public
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