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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The nature of pain: Approach brings relief without opioids
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Washed up: Turning Great Lakes beach plastic into fashion
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Making their way: Brightmoor Maker Space builds businesses, confidence, community
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Strike up the band: 400+ U-M alums teaching ‘more than music’ in classrooms across the state
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Retool, revive: helping defense manufacturers pivot
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Caring Camp: North Star Reach lets campers swap medical routines for freedom, fun
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University of Michigan Earth Camp spurs minority students to pursue environmental sciences
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College ready: Wolverine Pathways paved way to higher ed for kids unsure how to get there
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Recycling pioneer: U-M alumna puts Emmet County on national map as model for cutting waste
