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University of Michigan Will Ease Up on Grades for Student Mental Health

2 sources3 storiesFirst seen 8/11/2026Score49Mixed Progress
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This College Has a Solution: No Letter Grades.

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University of Michigan Will Ease Up on Grades for Student Mental Health.

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The university will make first-semester grades pass or fail, to encourage students to explore different classes and lessen fears that "a low grade may have long-term consequences."

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