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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Realizing Potential: Cook Family Foundation helps hundreds of Shiawassee County students attend college
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Customizing Community Libraries: Niles, Benzonia, other Michigan cities partnering with U-M’s School of Information to engage residents in creative ways
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From Foster Care to Fulfillment: Blavin Scholars Program at University of Michigan gives hope, guidance, college degrees to foster care students across Michigan
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Curbing an epidemic: U-M nursing professor trains an army to battle opioid overdoses
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U-M students provide free dental care to special needs campers in Michigan’s UP
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U-M alum: Brewery Vivant sustains people, planet, profit
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Technology meets accessibility: Partnership with Jackson nonprofit expands to two counties
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Deadly rip currents: After nearly drowning, U-M communicator turns survivor guilt into action
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Tomorrow’s transportation—today