State & Community
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November 29, 2023
Automated shuttle planned for Detroit is testing at Mcity
Testing of a new automated shuttle is underway at U-M’s Mcity Test Facility to ensure the technology is ready to safely serve older adults and people with disabilities in Detroit.
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November 21, 2023
U-M leads team building Flint’s trust in its drinking water
U-M researchers and their partners are addressing the lingering Flint water crisis on multiple fronts — from continued testing to in-school education and consulting with the city.
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November 16, 2023
Economic forecast sees modest growth; uncertainty remains
The U.S. economy should avoid a recession over the next two years, though economic growth is expected to be modest, according to U-M economists.
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November 14, 2023
Faculty invited to apply for 2024 Michigan Road Scholars Tour
Instructional, research and clinical faculty have until Dec. 1 to apply to be part of the 2024 Michigan Road Scholars Tour, a statewide bus tour next May 6-10.
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November 10, 2023
U-M hires inaugural director of Detroit innovation center
Scott Shireman, an experienced higher education administrator with deep expertise in global and online education, will become the inaugural director of the U-M Center for Innovation in Detroit.
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November 9, 2023
U-M project’s map highlights counties hit by opioid epidemic
A new map and analysis created by U-M’s Poverty Solutions and Opioid Prescribing Engagement Network show demographic information with a connection to opioid use disorder.
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November 6, 2023
Concussion Center helps high school athletes play it safe
With research showing that 1 in 4 adolescents self-reported at least one concussion in 2020, the U-M Concussion Center helps Michigan school districts train coaches and volunteers to protect athletes.
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October 30, 2023
U-M researchers document farmworker abuse in Michigan
The Michigan Farmworker Project, a community-based participatory research project led by two U-M social epidemiologists, has documented abuses to Michigan farmworkers.
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October 23, 2023
U-M receives $7.9M to support school safety research
U-M has received a $7.9 million federal grant to expand and strengthen training and technical assistance efforts designed to address issues impacting K-12 schools and communities.
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October 19, 2023
University will break ground on UMCI by year’s end
The Board of Regents has approved agreements related to land donation and purchases, and a $100 million gift from donor Stephen M. Ross to build the U-M Center for Innovation in Detroit.