The latest news and updates on the University of Michigan’s impact in your region and around the state. Faculty, staff, students and alumni are working hand-in-hand with community stakeholders to improve the quality of life throughout Michigan.
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2019 Summer Issue
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Dear Friends,

Societal impact is a quintessential strength of the University of Michigan, and I am proud that the work and talents of our professors, staff and students are making a positive difference throughout our state. Communities in every part of Michigan enjoy unique economic, intellectual, cultural and health benefits from U-M’s work.

I’ve previously discussed the advantages of U-M’s leadership as the nation’s most productive research university, but a new analysis details how our research activities contribute millions of dollars to local businesses.
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Western Michigan


History alive: Colon, Mich., company restores Union windows

Expanding access: Metro Health – U-M Health add oncology staff to W. Michigan

Water quality: Grant will help marinas access green infrastructure
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Every day, the University of Michigan is transforming lives. It’s not just on our campuses. Explore the latest stories:

Changing neighborhoods: Building Detroit one entrepreneur at a time

Milestone in movement: Helping children with Down syndrome walk earlier

Close up with communities: Guiding decisions that affect Michigan residents
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Mid-Michigan

Music medicine:
U-M therapy helps 8-year-old Midland girl cope

Costs covered:
UM-Flint delivers on Flint Promise

Beautify Flint:
Alumna maps out a path for reducing blight
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SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN

Brightmoor hub: Celebrating the first anniversary of maker space

Detroit Square: Faculty win competition to reimagine city’s cultural district

Kick start: UM-Dearborn soccer player’s sportswear company grows
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Northern Michigan

Citizen science:
Project seeks to unlock century of Northern Michigan data

Poverty Solutions:
Helping homeless youth in Gaylord

Great Lakes:
LSSU, Michigan Tech join U-M research consortium
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Statewide

U-M research:
Projects contribute $4.77B to state, national economies

Opioid epidemic:
Working to turn research into action and better policy

Ice indicator:
New approach reliably predicts Great Lakes ice cover
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