State & Community
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April 25, 2025
U-M dental students help combat shortage of rural dentists
Each year, the U-M dental school’s Community-Based Collaborative Care & Education program places students in 17 federally qualified health centers across the state.
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April 23, 2025
Michigan Health Equity Challenge winners announced
Three student-led proposals addressing rural healthcare access, Parkinson’s disease care and water quality monitoring have emerged as winners in U-M’s Michigan Health Equity Challenge.
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April 22, 2025
U-M invests in access, opportunity and success for all
U-M will expand its Wolverine Pathways program to five new sites, as part of a larger effort to bolster existing programs and launch new ones in support of increased access, opportunity and success for all students.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.