Detroit

  1. February 4, 2025

    Detroit’s economic picture expected to improve in 2025

    Detroiters faced a challenging 2024 as resident employment declined, but the city is expected to return to growth this year as monetary policy eases and interest rates moderate, according to U-M economists.

  2. January 28, 2025

    U-M enters agreement on UMCI residential housing

    The university has signed an agreement with the developers of a residential housing building near the U-M Center for Innovation in Detroit, which could mean more units for faculty, staff and students.

  3. January 28, 2025

    Applications open for Engage Detroit Workshops grants

    The application process is now open for the 2025 Engage Detroit Workshops grant program. which provides up to $15,000 in funding for workshops or speaker series on a topic connecting U-M faculty and staff with Detroit communities.

  4. January 27, 2025

    Q&A: A look at transportation insecurity in Detroit and beyond

    More than a third of Detroit residents can’t get from place to place in a safe or timely manner, according to a new study led by Alexandra Murphy of U-M’s Mcity and Poverty Solutions, and Lydia Wileden of the University of Connecticut.

  5. January 24, 2025

    Report outlines vision for Detroit-Ann Arbor Innovation Corridor

    A new report commissioned by U-M and the Detroit Regional Chamber highlights southeast Michigan’s potential to reclaim its status as a global leader in technological innovation and economic development.

  6. December 9, 2024

    U-M closes on purchase of nearly 2.3 acres in Detroit

    U-M closed on a $9.5 million purchase of land at 2201 W. Grand River Ave. from MGM Grand Detroit that is expected to support the future needs of the U-M Center for Innovation.

  7. November 21, 2024

    Race guides location of Detroit-area financial institutions

    The placement of banks, credit unions and alternative financial services is influenced by changes in a neighborhoods’ racial composition,, according to a new U-M study.

  8. October 17, 2024

    Regents Roundup — October 2024

    Other items approved by the Board of Regents at its Oct. 17 meeting.

  9. October 2, 2024

    Enrique Neblett appointed director of the Detroit URC

    Enrique Neblett, professor of health behavior and health equity at the School of Public Health, has been appointed director of the Detroit Community-Academic Urban Research Center.

  10. September 16, 2024

    Stamps professor seeks to create inspiring ‘interruptions’

    Nick Tobier, professor of art and design in the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design, aims to create art that brings about pleasant pauses in people’s otherwise methodical paths.