Good morning, Ann Arbor.

UM hosted a tour of its $250M Center for Innovation in downtown Detroit on Friday, Oct.

9, where officials introduced five new interdisciplinary degree programs set to open next year to connect students with local industry + hands-on learning opportunities.

Ann Arbor officials approved a development agreement on Oct.

5 for 307 apartments at 2424 E. Stadium Blvd next to Trader Joe’s. The project will redevelop a former motel with 417 car spaces and 156 bike spaces (designed with green building practices) to enhance the neighborhood.

A long-vacant 19th-century house at 717 W.

Liberty St. in the Old West Side Historic District has been under renovation since Oct. 8 with a new rear addition and planned duplex in the backyard, and the rental property is expected to finish next summer (approval followed revised design).

Michigan basketball enters a new era under head coach Mike Boynton Jr. Boynton, who honed his approach as an assistant under Dusty May (head coach of the Dallas Mavericks), aims to build a winning legacy as his squad is projected to finish third in the Big Ten next season.

The Wolverines hockey team won 10-1 against Alaska Anchorage at Yost Ice Arena Friday, with seven players posting multiple points to build a 3-0 start.

The team will conclude its series today at 7 p.m. before traveling to face Denver next week.

Ann Arbor-area high school football players shined in Week 7 as five nominees earned a spot in the Friday Night Hero poll.

Readers can vote until Sunday at 11:59 p.m. and results will be announced Monday.

Two local high school girls golf teams won regional championships this week as Ann Arbor Pioneer won Division 1 and Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard claimed Division 3 while Dexter finished runner up in Division 2; qualifiers now prepare for state finals on Oct.

16 to 17.

After a 20 to 14 loss at Minnesota on Saturday, Sept.

26, Michigan's offense struggled with dropbacks and is under review during its bye week. The Wolverine Confidential podcast calls for a return to rolling sprint outs & smashmouth football as the team prepares for upcoming games in Ann Arbor.

Local high school football games on Friday, Oct.

9 ended with decisive wins, including Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard's 58-0 victory over Detroit Loyola and Adrian's 42-0 win over Ypsilanti; scores from additional contests rounded out the week.