State & Community

  1. April 17, 2025

    UM-Flint receives $746K grant to promote digital accessibility

    A $746,000 grant will enable UM-Flint’s Office of Economic Development to become a regional hub for the Michigan Inclusive Training Technology and Equity Network program, or MITTEN.

  2. April 16, 2025

    Catalyst grants fuel groundbreaking sustainability projects

    Five research projects tackling key sustainability issues have received funding through the Sustainability Catalyst Grant program, administered by the Graham Sustainability Institute.

  3. April 15, 2025

    Symphony Band takes show on the road in statewide tour

    U-M’s Symphony Band will embark on a 2025 State of the Arts: Symphony Band Tour, bringing the transformative power of music to communities across Michigan.

  4. April 9, 2025

    Federal research funding fuels innovation, economic growth

    Federal grants awarded to U-M researchers help to drive innovation and economic growth, supporting thousands of jobs and generating millions in research-related spending across the U.S.

  5. April 7, 2025

    How schools used aid to reach students experiencing homelessness

    U-M research sheds new light on how school districts used their share of $800 million in pandemic relief funds that were dedicated to the education of children experiencing homelessness.

  6. April 4, 2025

    Bold moves in COVID-19’s early days power new possibilities

    Early on in the COVID-19 pandemic, U-M leaders brought engineers into emergency discussions to identify dangers and protect public health.

  7. April 2, 2025

    FDA approves gastrointestinal device developed at U-M

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a device developed at U-M that allows clinicians to help individuals with chronic constipation far earlier than other methods.

  8. April 2, 2025

    Ice storms temporarily close U-M Biological Station campus, trails

    Crews at the U-M Biological Station are working to assess damage and clean up after ice storms swept through northern Michigan, downing trees and power lines.

  9. February 4, 2025

    Detroit’s economic picture expected to improve in 2025

    Detroiters faced a challenging 2024 as resident employment declined, but the city is expected to return to growth this year as monetary policy eases and interest rates moderate, according to U-M economists.

  10. February 4, 2025

    Michigan program redefines paths for Native students

    The Indigenous Education Youth Collective program is a research-practice partnership among U-M, Anishinaabe youth and families, and Lake Superior State University for Native American preteens,  teens and their families.