State & Community
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April 5, 2018
Michigan schoolchildren facing high rates of homelessness
A U-M analysis of new data released by Michigan’s Department of Education shows dramatic disparities in educational outcomes for students experiencing homelessness.
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March 27, 2018
U-M working to improve transit, ease poverty in Benton Harbor
Researchers at U-M are looking to help Benton Harbor-area officials improve and streamline the transportation services that could help residents escape poverty.
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March 19, 2018
U-M, Detroit work to boost economic mobility, fight poverty
The university and the city of Detroit are joining forces on a four-year agreement to boost economic mobility and break the cycle of poverty in Detroit.
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March 8, 2018
U-M partners with area schools on depression awareness
A partnership between the U-M Depression Center and area public school districts is helping teens across Washtenaw County have a better understanding of depression and how to seek help.
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March 7, 2018
Schlissel, Walberg remarks highlight Congressional Breakfast
President Mark Schlissel and U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg told a Washington, D.C., audience about U-M’s many positive impacts at the annual U-M Congressional Breakfast.
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March 1, 2018
Schlissel notes public impact, Go Blue Guarantee in budget testimony
President Mark Schlissel highlighted the university’s critical role in the state’s success during testimony before a Senate panel as the Legislature begins considering Gov. Rick Snyder’s budget recommendations.
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March 1, 2018
Students share winning ideas for pop-up retail in Detroit
A Detroit Economic Growth Corp. plan to support entrepreneurs just getting started got a boost from U-M students in the annual Social Impact Challenge.
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February 15, 2018
Jandernoas’ $4.3M gift aids Grand Rapids schools partnership
A $4.3 million gift from Mike and Sue Jandernoa will aid programs at the School of Education, the Stephen M. Ross School of Business and the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy.
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February 7, 2018
Governor recommends 2 percent higher-ed funding increase
Gov. Rick Snyder has recommended a 2 percent bump in higher education funding for Michigan’s 15 public universities for the 2018-19 fiscal year.
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January 30, 2018
Report recaps Poverty Solutions’ first year, lists 2018 projects
New partnerships, programs to boost job opportunities, and raising public awareness about low-income families highlight U-M’s first-year initiative to prevent and alleviate poverty.
