Detroit

  1. December 14, 2023

    UMCI groundbreaking

    Photo and caption listing those pictured at the groundbreaking ceremony for the University of Michigan Center for Innovation in Detroit.

  2. December 9, 2023

    LEAPS bachelor’s degree targets problem‑solvers, learning leaders

    Providing students with direct research experience, creative problem-solving skills and a vision of community engagement are the leading purposes of a new U-M bachelor’s degree.

  3. December 7, 2023

    Regents Roundup — December 2023

    Other items approved by the Board of Regents at its Dec. 7 meeting.

  4. November 29, 2023

    Automated shuttle planned for Detroit is testing at Mcity

    Testing of a new automated shuttle is underway at U-M’s Mcity Test Facility to ensure the technology is ready to safely serve older adults and people with disabilities in Detroit.

  5. November 13, 2023

    It Happened at Michigan — Lessons in reading, writing and the Bible

    In 1818, young people in the village of Detroit made their way into the new academy built by the University of Michigania for the inaugural class of the first Sunday school in the Territory of Michigan.

  6. November 10, 2023

    U-M hires inaugural director of Detroit innovation center

    Scott Shireman, an experienced higher education administrator with deep expertise in global and online education, will become the inaugural director of the U-M Center for Innovation in Detroit.

  7. October 19, 2023

    University will break ground on UMCI by year’s end

    The Board of Regents has approved agreements related to land donation and purchases, and a $100 million gift from donor Stephen M. Ross to build the U-M Center for Innovation in Detroit.

  8. September 11, 2023

    ArcPrep helps high schoolers see expansiveness of architecture

    ArcPrep, a collaboration involving the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, expands opportunities for Detroit high school juniors who want to learn about opportunities in the architecture field.

  9. September 11, 2023

    Campus briefs

    Short news items from around the University of Michigan.

  10. August 25, 2023

    Chronic housing instability poses educational risk for Detroit students

    As Detroit children prepare to return to school, widespread and chronic housing instability among city residents poses a threat to students’ ability to perform well academically.