One of the nation's most prestigious historically Black colleges got a major publicity boost recently when it announced two high-profile faculty hires.

What is your favorite school subject? A sophomore at Cass Technical High School, Vesprini is an accomplished violinist and vocalist. “One of my favorite violin experiences was performing at Carnegie Hall with my Music School Touring group,” she said. Incorporating her love for music, she virtually assists other young violinists by practicing with them to ensure they stay entertained and motivated. “I will soon be expanding my program to be able to children all over Michigan.”Outside of working with her program, Vesprini participates in the Co-Ette Club.

An aerial view of the Ford Robotics Building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich.ANN ARBOR – University of Michigan and Ford Motor Co. are opening a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to developing robots and roboticists. The Ford Motor Company Robotics Building is on U-M’s North Campus. The building’s fourth floor holds a robotics and mobility research lab for Ford -- the first on any university campus, as well as 100 Ford engineers and researchers. AdA workspace in the Ford Robotics Building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. The atrium of the Ford Robotics Building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich.