In November 2003, the renovated University Center (formerly the University Mall) was opened.[38] In October 2006, UM–Dearborn dedicated its new Science Learning and Research Center.[39] In November 2008, the Regents of the University of Michigan approved the first doctoral programs at UM–Dearborn, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in Automotive Systems Engineering and Information Systems Engineering, both to begin the following fall.[40] In February 2009, the regents approved a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program.