U-M Center for Innovation in Detroit

  1. August 25, 2025

    A look at construction projects as fall semester starts

    The University of Michigan continues to invest in infrastructure and building construction and remodeling across campus and beyond. Here is a look at major projects as U-M starts the 2025-26 academic year.

  2. July 17, 2025

    U-M to lease UMCI residential building

    The University of Michigan Center for Innovation in Detroit will lease a residential tower at 2205 Cass Ave. The U-M Board of Regents approved the lease at a special meeting July 17.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  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. March 6, 2023

    University outlines new commitments for helping Detroit

    U-M has unveiled a series of new commitments to the city of Detroit including details of the university’s role in leading the design and construction of the renamed University of Michigan Center for Innovation.

  9. February 20, 2023

    Committee named to aid Center for Innovation director search

    An advisory committee has been named to assist in the search for an inaugural director of the new U-M Center for Innovation in Detroit. The position will function as a critical ambassador to a wide range of Detroit stakeholders.

  10. December 8, 2022

    Regents Roundup — December 2022

    Other items approved by the Board of Regents at its Dec. 8 meeting.