State & Community

  1. January 16, 2025

    Study examines tuition aid program’s benefits, barriers

    One of Michigan’s largest financial aid programs offers great promise in boosting college affordability as well as the number of college graduates — with room to reach many more who qualify for it.

  2. January 10, 2025

    Pharmacists to help tackle health disparities at tribal clinics

    U-M will embed pharmacists in at least five tribal health clinics in Michigan, where they will work alongside physicians and clinic staff and engage in education and outreach.

  3. January 8, 2025

    Smartphone-based incentives target those with substance use disorders

    U-M is launching a program to use smartphones in the care of individuals with substance use disorders by rewarding positive behaviors with money, gift cards and vouchers.

  4. December 20, 2024

    Legislative support bolsters U-M, Los Alamos computing facility

    Two state legislative committees have endorsed a $1.25 billion initiative by U-M and Los Alamos National Laboratory to establish a high-performance computing and AI research facility in Ypsilanti Township.

  5. December 13, 2024

    Kelsey Museum receives $1.15M gift from alum Steve Klinsky

    The Kelsey Museum of Archaeology has received a $1.15 million gift from New York City-based businessman and U-M alum Steve Klinsky.

  6. 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.

  7. December 5, 2024

    U-M report: Program reduces homelessness, utility insecurity

    A Michigan pilot program created to help improve health outcomes for pregnant parents and their children shows positive impacts on families, according to a new report from the Youth Policy Lab.

  8. December 5, 2024

    U-M, Los Alamos to develop AI research facility in Michigan

    The university and Los Alamos National Laboratory plan to develop a state-of-the-art facility for high-performance computing and AI research that will be located in Washtenaw County.

  9. November 20, 2024

    Applications open for 2025 Road Scholars Tour

    The application period for the 2025 Road Scholars program, a unique, five-day bus tour, set for May 5-9, 2025, is now open through Dec. 1.

  10. November 11, 2024

    Rides have deep meaning for research program manager

    Chrysta Lienczewski, a clinical research program manager with the Michigan Kidney Translational Medicine Center in Michigan Medicine, has been involved with Wish-A-Mile Bicycle Tour for 15 years.