State & Community
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January 10, 2022
U-M part of collaboration to study quantum science, technology
U-M has formed a collaboration with Michigan State and Purdue universities to study quantum science and technology, drawing together expertise and resources to advance the field.
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January 6, 2022
U-M shares in $18.5M to research COVID-19, other diseases
Four Michigan universities, including U-M, will receive $18.5 million in federal funds over the next two years to collect and analyze genomic data to address emerging infectious disease threats.
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December 13, 2021
Detroit Center for Innovation to be built in The District Detroit
The Detroit Center for Innovation, a future world-class research and education center anchored by U-M, will now be built in The District Detroit between the city’s downtown and Midtown.
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December 8, 2021
Michigan auto insurance still high; racial disparities persist
Michigan’s auto insurance reform law has contributed to an 18 percent drop in average premium costs from 2019-20, but Michigan still has the most expensive auto insurance in the United States, according to a new analysis by Poverty Solutions.
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November 19, 2021
Michigan economy recovering but inflation, supply strains concerning
Michigan’s economy is recovering from the pandemic-induced recession at a faster pace than previous downturns, but a sharp rise in inflation and supply chain difficulties have been souring perceptions of the economy.
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November 18, 2021
Researchers developing wearable pollution-measuring technology
Researchers at U-M, Michigan State University and Oakland University are teaming up to develop wearable technology able to identify particulate matter pollution such as soot and toxic metals.
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November 10, 2021
Sustainability Clinic in Detroit to help combat impacts of climate change
The School for Environment and Sustainability has launched the SEAS Sustainability Clinic to help the city of Detroit and nonprofits serving it address the impacts of climate change, and enhance sustainability policy and action.
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November 9, 2021
A lifeline for primary care amid youth mental health crisis
Michigan Medicine’s MC3 team helps a variety of Michigan primary care providers with the mental health needs of young people, especially more serious issues they may not be trained to handle.
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November 9, 2021
U-M part of joint effort launching statewide e-book project
A cooperative effort between the Library of Michigan and the presses of U-M, Michigan State and Wayne State has launched a unique collection of regional e-books available to Michigan residents.
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November 8, 2021
Poverty Solutions associate’s church cares throughout crisis
Charles Williams II, pastor of Detroit’s Historic King Solomon Baptist Church, civil rights activist and Poverty Solutions research associate, mobilizes people to make sure the city’s most vulnerable are cared for.
