ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan Journalism Fellows program has named the American journalists designated for the academic year 2001-02.

While on leave from regular duties, Michigan Fellows pursue custom-designed sabbatical studies and attend special, twice-weekly seminars in Wallace House, a gift of newsman Mike Wallace and his wife, Mary. The group named is the 29th to be offered fellowships by the U-M.

Each Michigan fellow receives a stipend of $45,000, supported by gifts from foundations, news organizations and individuals committed to improving the quality of information reaching the public.

Charles R. Eisendrath, who directs the program, announced that six international fellows will be named next month.

U.S. fellows and their study projects are:

•Joseph Coleman, 37, Tokyo correspondent, Associated Press. American culture, history and society through poverty.

•David Crumm, 45, religion writer, Detroit Free Press. Understanding religious life.

•Matthew Eisley, 33, legal affairs reporter, The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C. Public’s right of access to the courts.

•Sharon Emery, 48, assistant news editor, Booth Newspapers, Lansing, Mich. The value of limits: Disability in a culture of unlimited possibility

•Robin Farmer, 39, investigative journalist, Richmond (Va.) Times-Dispatch Non-traditional teaching strategies for urban students.

•Michelle Genece, 30, producer, ABC News. The digital divide: New socioeconomic challenges.

•Margaret Hernandez, 47, editorial writer, Arizona Daily Star. Methods of improving Hispanic education.

•Deborah Horan, 33, foreign correspondent, Houston Chronicle. Ability of satellite TV to effect political and social change on Arab media.

•Michael Oneal, 41, executive editor, SmartMoney.com. Nineteenth century intellectual history and non-fiction narrative.

•Todd Richmond, 29, reporter/editor, Associated Press. Racism in criminal justice.

•Brad Wernle, 50, staff correspondent, Automotive News Europe. Trends in mass transit.

•John R. Williams, 43, senior reporter, The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C. Impact of globalization on the American farmer.

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