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  1. September 30, 2025

    A day for the Earth

    A woman holding an iguana speaks to another woman at an outdoor event

    Lannis Smith of the Leslie Nature & Science Center interacts with a visitor during Earthfest on Sept. 30. The 30th anniversary of Earthfest took place under sun-filled, clear skies on the Diag and featured a chef demo by MDining that included campus-grown and locally sourced ingredients; free bike repair and commuting advice from Common Cycle; Student Life Sustainability activities, including free screen printing and grad cord-making; and animal ambassador visits from the Leslie Science & Nature Center. (Photo by Maddie Fox, School for Environment and Sustainability)

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  2. September 29, 2025

    Michigan Arts Festival in full swing

    collage of musicians, artists, dancers.

    The University of Michigan’s campuses are now immersed in the Michigan Arts Festival, a celebration through Oct. 26 to increase exposure, attendance and participation in the arts. The festival features dozens of performances, exhibitions, workshops and community events, to connect U-M students, staff, faculty and community members to Michigan arts year-round.

    Read more about the Michigan Arts Festival
  3. September 25, 2025

    Celebrating inventions and innovation

    Taza Aya co-founder Herek Clack, left, watches as James Kim tries on an protective helmet which provides maskless personnel protection against airborne viruses during Celebrate Invention.

    Taza Aya co-founder Herek Clack, left, watches as James Kim tries on a protective helmet that provides maskless personal protection against airborne viruses during Celebrate Invention. The annual event that honors University of Michigan inventors and the growing impact of U-M innovations attracted a robust crowd Sept. 24 to the Michigan League. (Photo by Leisa Thompson, Michigan Photography)

    Read more about Celebrate Invention and see photos from the event
  4. September 24, 2025

    Fire safety

    For Fire Safety Month, Environment, Health and Safety at U-M held an event on campus simulating crawling through a smoke filled home, as well as directions on how to operate a fire extinguisher. This video by U-M Social shares highlights from the recent event as well as safety tips.

  5. September 22, 2025

    A global nursing community

    Two women training to be nurses look at a piece of paper with one of them pointing

    Nursing leaders from the Caribbean participate in simulation exercises at the School of Nursing, rotating through clinical roles and practicing real-life scenarios. The school welcomed nursing leaders from across the Caribbean and Latin America for immersive, hands-on training and exchanges focused on improving health care education across the regions — efforts that reflect the school’s commitment to empowering nurses and fostering knowledge exchange. (Photo by Juan Ochoa, Michigan News)

    Read more about the School of Nursing’s global reach
  6. September 18, 2025

    Solar arrays up and running

    Two new solar arrays located at the North Campus Facilities Services Building are now operational. (Photo by Eric Bronson, Michigan Photography)

    Two new solar arrays on North Campus are now generating power, marking the first installations completed under the University of Michigan’s Maize Rays initiative. These panels are part of a multi-year plan to expand on-campus solar capacity, enhance energy resilience, and reduce the university’s carbon footprint. (Photo by Eric Bronson, Michigan Photography)

    Read more about the solar arrays
  7. September 12, 2025

    Saving Great Lakes shorebirds and shorelines

    At the U-M Biological Station, the Piping Plover Captive Rearing Center has spent three decades helping prevent the extinction of this federally endangered shorebird, contributing to the protection of the Great Lakes ecosystem. This video shares the importance of this work.

  8. September 8, 2025

    The power of interprofessional care

    A person speaks into a microphone at an outdoor event

    Larry Prout Jr. speaks at the annual “The Bear” Courage Fund 5k in 2025. Diagnosed with spina bifida, short bowel syndrome and other complex conditions, Larry has received care from more than 15 different clinical teams across C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and undergone more than 115 surgeries. Now 24, Larry’s life has become a testament not only to his own resilience, but to the power of interprofessional care. (Photo courtesy of the Larry Prout Jr. Courage Fund)

    Read more about Larry Prout Jr. and interprofessional care at Michigan Medicine
  9. September 2, 2025

    Dentistry turns 150

    From its prominent location on North University Avenue in the heart of campus, the School of Dentistry has long embraced a “leaders and best” commitment to its mission of providing outstanding dental education, innovative patient care and transformative scientific research that continually advances the profession of dentistry. That tradition, which has led to the school’s longstanding recognition as one of the best dental schools in the world, is being celebrated this year during the 150th anniversary of its founding in 1875.

    Read more about the school’s history and its ascension to prominence
  10. August 25, 2025

    U-M’s vision becomes Look to Michigan

    Look to Michigan logo and images

    First launched as Vision 2034, the sharpened strategic vision is now known as Look to Michigan and is expanded to include a new pillar: advanced technology, an objective vital to the growth and well-being of the state, nation and world.

    Read more about the Look to Michigan vision