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
Black-owned bookstore blends culture and community in Flint
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This is Michigan
Cass coasters: Reclaiming glass and wood and purpose
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This is Michigan
Bringing art back: U-M’s Seven Mile offers free after-school music, art and coding to kids in Detroit
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This is Michigan
Science for Tomorrow: U-M Museum of Natural History aids teachers during a hybrid school year
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This is Michigan
Safer play: How 90,000 Michigan soccer players went back to playing the sport they love
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This is Michigan
STEM doctors: building a bridge for diverse PhDs
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This is Michigan
Giving Music: Alum shares violin and life lessons
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This is Michigan
Virtual care: The alternative to a doctor’s office visit gains in popularity during pandemic
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This is Michigan
Early Start: Young Sharks gives kids an entrepreneurial edge
