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
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
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This is Michigan
Fit as a family: Classroom fitness program expands to living rooms and parks
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This is Michigan
Ancestor garden: Community plants butterfly garden honoring Detroiters lost to COVID-19
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This is Michigan
Pass the whitefish: U-M chef builds a sustainable food network
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This is Michigan
What lies beneath: Detroit River narratives emerge through schooner trips, boat building
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This is Michigan
Generations connect: U-M students establish strong ties, fight loneliness
