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
Changing neighborhoods: Building Detroit one entrepreneur at a time
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This is Michigan
Close Up With Communities: U-M Ford School’s surveys, research guide decisions that affect Michigan residents
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This is Michigan
Care in the community: Michigan pharmacists help residents manage hypertension
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This is Michigan
Milestone in Movement: U-M research helps children with Down syndrome walk earlier
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Buddy-to-Buddy: U-M program connects veterans in pursuit of healthy, happy post-military life
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Labs in a box: U-M professor, student take high-level biology lessons to students in Benzie County
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COMMUNITY CARE: Uninsured, underinsured Livingston County residents turn to U-M Student-Run Free Clinic in Pinckney
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Building robots and a better future in Detroit: More young people are getting hands-on tech experience at the Michigan Engineering Zone
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This is Michigan
Thinking on their feet: In-class exercise helps fight childhood obesity while kids learn
