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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Cass coasters: Reclaiming glass and wood and purpose
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Bringing art back: U-M’s Seven Mile offers free after-school music, art and coding to kids in Detroit
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Science for Tomorrow: U-M Museum of Natural History aids teachers during a hybrid school year
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Safer play: How 90,000 Michigan soccer players went back to playing the sport they love
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STEM doctors: building a bridge for diverse PhDs
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Giving Music: Alum shares violin and life lessons
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Virtual care: The alternative to a doctor’s office visit gains in popularity during pandemic
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Early Start: Young Sharks gives kids an entrepreneurial edge
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Voting counts: How U-M grad students answered the question ‘Did you get my ballot?’