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We collected data on how 779 Michigan school districts are regulating student cellphones - here are the trends

In this story for The Conversation, U-M researchers analyzed cellphone policies in 779 Michigan school districts ahead of the state's new school smartphone law, showing how approaches vary and what may help students.

Long-term opioid prescribing fell, but millions still receive extended opioid therapy, study finds

In 2023, about 4.2 million U.S. patients had an active long-term opioid therapy episode, according to a JAMA research letter led by University of Michigan researchers.

Long-term opioid prescribing has declined over the past decade, but co-prescribing patterns have shifted and the patient population has aged — raising new questions about chronic pain management in the U.S.

University of Michigan School of Public Health ranks #4 among best schools of public health in the nation

The school also ranked highly in several specialty areas

The University of Michigan School of Public Health has been ranked #4 in the U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Public Health Schools. The School of Public Health also ranks among the top schools in specialty rankings issued by U.S. News.

Preventing tragedy: How communities can use extreme risk protection orders to save lives

April Zeoli, director of M-FLIP, collaborated with the deputy chief of Public Safety and Police Services at Michigan Technological University to convene a workshop on ERPOs. The training helped community members understand the value of the law and built confidence in navigating the legal process.

U-M School of Public Health professor Peter Song named 2025 AAAS fellow

Biostatistics professor Peter Song has been elected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science's 2025 class, recognized for his contributions to statistical methodology and public health data science.

On the Heights: March 2026

March highlights include a successful poster session celebrating student research and internships, faculty leadership of a new open access environmental journal, and ASPPH awards and committee appointments.