Public Engagement
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May 30, 2024
University, Detroit Regional Chamber announce plans for innovation corridor
U-M and the Detroit Regional Chamber have unveiled plans for Innovate Michigan, a strategic initiative to foster innovation, technological advancement and economic growth in a corridor from Ann Arbor to Detroit.
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May 18, 2024
U-M report explores growing housing crisis in Michigan
The burgeoning housing crisis affecting Michigan and much of the nation is addressed in a new report by U-M in partnership with the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.
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May 9, 2024
U-M initiative pairs students with older adults to improve hand function
Through the Hands and Health at Home program, School of Kinesiology students visit older adults in the Ann Arbor area twice a week to perform exercises to improve hand function.
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May 1, 2024
U-M data dashboard sheds light on U.S. criminal justice system
A new data dashboard developed at the Institute for Social Research will give an unprecedented look into the effects and outcomes of the U.S. criminal justice system.
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April 10, 2024
Dworkin, Sandvig receive 2023 public engagement awards
The recipients of U-M’s 2023 presidential awards for public engagement — Aaron Dworkin and Christian Sandvig — have made far-reaching impacts through their work in music and computer algorithm auditing.
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March 14, 2024
U-M’s annual Congressional Breakfast sees record turnout
More than 330 people came together March 13 to celebrate the achievements of the U-M community during the 73rd annual U-M Congressional Breakfast in Washington, D.C.
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March 8, 2024
Fourteen faculty members selected as public engagement fellows
Fourteen faculty members will participate in a fellowship program that provides resources and support for scholars and researchers incorporating public engagement into their work.
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February 13, 2024
Three faculty members, 27 students awarded Fulbrights
Three U-M faculty members and 27 students were awarded Fulbright grants for the 2023-24 academic year, putting the university among the top-producing institutions in the United States.
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January 26, 2024
Michigan Minds: Presidential election season won’t be normal
In a new Michigan Minds podcast, U-M political scientist Vincent Hutchings describes how the 2024 presidential election season will be unlike those in previous years.
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January 9, 2024
Annual report highlights ‘remarkable and transformational year’
An expansion of the health care system and new initiatives to promote the arts and enhance school safety are among the many notable achievements featured in U-M’s annual report.
