State & Community
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November 15, 2017
Tax reform proposal impacts higher education community
Legislation being considered by the U.S. House and Senate would reduce federal income tax rates for individuals and corporations, and also proposes tax code changes that would affect the U-M community in various ways.
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November 6, 2017
Statewide survey explores election problems, potential reforms
A majority of local officials are very confident in their jurisdiction’s ability to administer accurate elections, but areas that hold nearly half the state’s population were more likely to report problems.
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November 3, 2017
Michigan Road Scholars applications accepted through Nov. 28
Instructional, research and clinical track faculty are invited to apply to be a part of the 2018 Michigan Road Scholars Tour, scheduled for April 30-May 4.
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October 23, 2017
Detroit Connector to increase bus service’s time and scope
The Detroit Connector, a U-M bus service connecting the Ann Arbor campus to Detroit, will provide service seven days a week, starting Oct. 30, to faculty, staff, students and, for the first time, the general public.
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October 12, 2017
NSF awards $1.8M to help develop smart stormwater system
The National Science Foundation has awarded a $1.8 million grant to help the College of Engineering’s Branko Kerkez develop “smart” stormwater systems to lessen the impacts of flooding.
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October 9, 2017
U-M United Way fundraising campaign honors bicentennial
The annual U-M United Way campaign is underway, with a special goal of raising $1.817 million. The goal was selected to honor the university’s founding in 1817.
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September 19, 2017
New Urban Collaboratory tackles emerging city challenges
A $2 million university-funded initiative will draw together U-M faculty members and leaders in select cities to identify and address emerging challenges in 21st-century urban centers.
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September 16, 2017
Detroit Festival
Photos from Friday’s Detroit Festival celebration of the U-M Bicentennial.
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September 11, 2017
Festival to highlight U-M’s connections and commitment to Detroit
The university ‘s upcoming Detroit Festival will honor the university’s historical roots in Detroit as well as showcase its continuing commitment to the Motor City.
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August 29, 2017
U-M Washington Office moving to new location
After 27 years at its current location on the House side of the U.S. Capitol, the U-M Washington Office has moved to a new building on the Senate side.
