Global Engagement
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October 7, 2024
U-M students partner with Brazilians to improve rural communities
A group of U-M engineering students has worked closely with rural communities in Brazil’s Pantanal region on ways to improve residents’ lives, like putting power in schools and designing innovative incinerators. These efforts aim to support autonomy, preserve unique habitats and generate ecotourism.
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September 30, 2024
Q&A: How and why universities should prioritize refugee students
Michelle Bellino, associate professor of education, explains how and why universities should care about refugees, asylum-seekers and displaced communities as part of their mission.
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September 10, 2024
$25M continues national estuarine research program at U-M
U-M has received a $25 million grant to support collaborative research initiatives addressing critical environmental challenges in U.S. coastal communities.
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August 28, 2024
Environmental activist Nnimmo Bassey to deliver Wallenberg Lecture
Wallenberg Medal recipient Nnimmo Bassey will deliver the 29th Wallenberg Lecture on Sept. 10 at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business’ Robertson Auditorium.
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August 19, 2024
Two honored for contributions to international education
Andrew Lawlor of the Stephen M. Ross School of Business and Emily Wang of UM-Dearborn have been named recipients of the President’s Award for Distinguished Service in International Education.
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August 15, 2024
OVPR to assist federal research security initiative
The Office of the Vice President for Research will provide critical expertise as part of a new U.S. National Science Foundation initiative to support research security.
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May 6, 2024
IT analyst goes from Hong Kong rookie to tour guide
A service quality analyst with Health Information Technology & Services, Gray Carper first visited Hong Kong in 2003. He now lives there and serves as a tour guide.
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April 18, 2024
Support resources, insurance available for international travelers
As travel season approaches, faculty and staff are encouraged to register their international travel and enroll in travel-abroad health insurance, even for personal travel.
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April 8, 2024
Vision 2034 positions U-M as ‘the defining public university’
U-M has released its strategic vision for the next 10 years and has pledged to be the defining public university, “boldly exemplified by our innovation and service to the common good.”
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April 3, 2024
UM-Flint launches partnership with university in UAE
UM-Flint’s College of Innovation & Technology has formed a partnership with the American University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates for a dual master’s degree program.