This Is Michigan
Every day, the University of Michigan is transforming lives. It’s not just on our campuses.
From helping a cherry farmer in Lake Leelanau find his voice again to developing the potential of high school students in Detroit and working with Niles library staff to creatively engage their community, we’re working to improve the quality of life — for all of us — across the state of Michigan.
Explore the stories below to learn more:
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This is Michigan
Healthy schools: Project reduces childhood obesity
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This is Michigan
From garden to growth: This urban garden cultivates young leaders
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This is Michigan
Victors for Veterans: Giving them something to smile about
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This is Michigan
College confidant: Navigating college essays and financial aid for the first time
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This is Michigan
Career prep: A bold experiment that recasts high school
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This is Michigan
From industrial wasteland to urban lure, Detroit’s Riverwalk sees 3 million visitors a year
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This is Michigan
Soccer in Motown: ‘Passion for our city, passion for the game’
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This is Michigan
Math games: High 5s program brings the math out of play
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This is Michigan
Return to beauty: The long, hard push to revive a neighborhood
