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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Tackling anxiety, depression in teens: U-M takes mental health care to schools around the state
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Teaching the teachers: Tackling inequity in the classroom, preparing teachers to teach to all
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Representing kids: U-M’s Child Advocacy Law Clinic a voice for Michigan children, families
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Future physicians: High school students in Detroit get hands-on training
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Living in the moment: U-M art professor works to shatter the stigma that comes with memory loss
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UMS flips the script on Flint: Yo-Yo Ma inspires pride, empowerment during ‘Day of Action’
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Changing neighborhoods: Building Detroit one entrepreneur at a time
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Close Up With Communities: U-M Ford School’s surveys, research guide decisions that affect Michigan residents
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Care in the community: Michigan pharmacists help residents manage hypertension