Public Engagement
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November 19, 2018
Wolverine Express forges college path for Michigan communities
Several times throughout each school year, the Wolverine Express takes faculty, staff, students and alumni to under-resourced high schools across the state to promote higher education.
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November 19, 2018
Survey shows bipartisan support for independent investigations
Democrats, Republicans and independents are all less likely to support candidates who would undermine the independence of law enforcement investigations, according to a new study.
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November 15, 2018
Youths speak out against gun violence at Wallenberg ceremony
Two youth groups working to curb gun violence — B.R.A.V.E. and March For Our Lives — shared their stories of activism after receiving U-M’s 2018 Raoul Wallenberg Medal.
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November 6, 2018
New Bentley digital archive highlights Detroit’s Jewish history
The Bentley Historical Library has launched a new platform for the Detroit Jewish News Digital Archive, a free, searchable database of the Detroit Jewish Chronicle and the Detroit Jewish News.
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November 6, 2018
Scenes from Election Day
Students cast their ballots at cardboard booths erected in the Michigan League. Complimentary cookies were on hand for voters. A person walks past campaign signs placed outside the Michigan League, where people voted throughout the day. -
November 1, 2018
Podcast, video series shares faculty expertise with broad audience
Public Engagement & Impact has launched Michigan Minds, a podcast and video series that gives faculty members a forum to easily share their work and expertise with a wide audience.
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October 29, 2018
Teach-out to encourage common ground in turbulent times
An online teach-out called Finding Common Ground, conducted by political science professor Arthur Lupia, begins Nov. 5 and is designed to help people find ways to listen and respect differing viewpoints.
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October 8, 2018
Event explores ways to advance public engagement and DEI
Members of the university and wider community gathered Monday to address ways U-M and other institutions can more effectively build partnerships outside the academy to drive positive social change.
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September 26, 2018
Online course helps students, others engage with communities
Eight units across the university and a group of 15 students have teamed up to create a new massive open online course that aims to help students thoughtfully prepare for community engagement.
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September 17, 2018
Nominations sought for president’s awards for public engagement
University of Michigan leaders are encouraging campus community members to nominate faculty members who have demonstrated a commitment to public service for the president’s awards for public engagement and impact. Launched in 2017, the President’s Award for National and State Leadership and the President’s Award for Public Impact aim to celebrate faculty public engagement at…
