Public Engagement
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November 25, 2019
Poverty Solutions director named special counselor for MDHHS
H. Luke Shaefer, director of Poverty Solutions at U-M and professor of social work and public policy, has been named special counselor to the director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
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November 21, 2019
U-M to host ‘champions of democracy’ at debate symposium
In conjunction with next fall’s presidential debate, U-M will welcome representatives from across the globe for a symposium on political candidate debates and other key democratic principles and practices.
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November 4, 2019
UM-Dearborn’s IDEA Lab teaches students problem-solving skills
IDEA Lab, a new UM-Dearborn initiative, trains students in data gathering, encourages them to work together and shows ways to tackle complex problems, all with an eye toward solving a community challenge.
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November 4, 2019
U-M team receives $2.19M to aid community resilience in Gulf region
A team from the School for Environment and Sustainability will receive more than $2 million to help cities along the Gulf of Mexico prepare for stronger and more frequent storms.
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October 11, 2019
U-M to host presidential debate next October
The university has been selected to host a presidential debate on Oct. 15, 2020. It will take place at Crisler Center, and is one of three presidential debates scheduled to take place before next year’s general election.
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October 2, 2019
How researchers can help win the long game on public health
A partnership among residents of Detroit’s Delray neighborhood, community leaders, and U-M researchers and students could be a template for advancing campaigns for environmental justice.
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September 23, 2019
U-M offers online certification, teach-out about concussions
U-M will offer a professional certification on concussion training for those who work with high school athletes, and a general awareness teach-out for anyone interested in learning more about concussions.
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September 19, 2019
Regents to host public forums this fall at UM-Flint, UM-Dearborn
Members of the UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint communities will have a chance to address university regents at two public forums the board will host this fall.
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September 16, 2019
Nominations sought for president’s awards for public engagement
U-M 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.
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September 12, 2019
Faculty grants available to help prevent, alleviate poverty
U-M’s Poverty Solutions initiative is announcing its fourth round of faculty grants with up to $180,000 available to support research on ways to prevent and alleviate poverty.
