State & Community

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. January 27, 2025

    UMSI project helps community librarians create civic solutions

    The Civic Librarian Project seeks to build on the tradition of library professionals as community problem-solvers by helping public librarians use 21st-century technology to address civic challenges.

  5. January 24, 2025

    Report outlines vision for Detroit-Ann Arbor Innovation Corridor

    A new report commissioned by U-M and the Detroit Regional Chamber highlights southeast Michigan’s potential to reclaim its status as a global leader in technological innovation and economic development.

  6. January 22, 2025

    State to give U-M $10M to help develop new startups

    The university is poised to receive about $10 million in new state funding for research commercialization, as part of a package of bills recently signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.