State & Community

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. January 29, 2025

    U-M United Way campaign exceeds $1M goal for 2024

    The university surpassed the 2024 United Way employee-giving campaign’s $1 million goal, raising $1,123,226 as of Dec. 31, 2024, for programs and services facilitated by the United Way for Southeastern Michigan.

  9. January 28, 2025

    U-M enters agreement on UMCI residential housing

    The university has signed an agreement with the developers of a residential housing building near the U-M Center for Innovation in Detroit, which could mean more units for faculty, staff and students.

  10. January 28, 2025

    Applications open for Engage Detroit Workshops grants

    The application process is now open for the 2025 Engage Detroit Workshops grant program. which provides up to $15,000 in funding for workshops or speaker series on a topic connecting U-M faculty and staff with Detroit communities.