State & Community
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January 9, 2023
Ports set to grow state economy thanks to U-M students’ work
A new law that gives the state of Michigan’s 32 ports tools to expand and grow the maritime economy started out as a community project for a handful of U-M students.
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January 9, 2023
Panel to look at Washtenaw County’s African American presence
The lecture and discussion “Before the Black Action Movement: The U-M African American Student Project, Washtenaw County’s Black Communities, and the Struggle for Inclusion” will take place Jan. 16.
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December 8, 2022
Sparrow to join U-M Health under proposed agreement
Sparrow Health System will join U-M Health under a proposed agreement that will expand services to mid-Michigan residents, provide access to the highest level of care, and improve facilities and technology.
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December 5, 2022
Both habitat quality and biodiversity can impact bee health
New analysis by U-M researchers of several thousand Michigan bees showed that efforts to promote the future health of both wild bees and managed honeybee colonies need to consider specific habitat needs.
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November 29, 2022
U-M’s expertise uniquely positioned to address housing crisis
Access to quality housing is essential to our well-being and the gateway to resources. Unfortunately, this basic necessity remains out of reach for far too many families.
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November 17, 2022
U-M economists expect ‘mild recession’ for Michigan
U-M economists predict a mild U.S. recession is likely in store to whip inflation, though there’s hope the strength of the automotive sector will shield Michigan from the worst effects of that potential downturn.
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November 14, 2022
Faculty invited to apply for 2023 Michigan Road Scholars Tour
U-M instructional, research and clinical track faculty are invited to apply to be part of the 2023 Michigan Road Scholars Tour May 1-5, 2023. Applications will be accepted through Nov. 28.
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November 9, 2022
U-M president, Michigan Medicine CEO react to Proposal 3 passing
President Santa J. Ono and Michigan Medicine CEO Marschall S. Runge expressed their support for access to comprehensive reproductive health care following the success of a statewide reproductive-rights ballot initiative.
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November 6, 2022
U-M works with Michigan communities to reduce childhood obesity
Project Healthy Schools, a collaboration among U-M and communities across the state, is designed to reduce childhood obesity and improve the current and future health of Michigan’s youth.
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October 18, 2022
Government officials cite good rapport with each other, public
Michigan’s local government leaders report generally good relationships among officials and residents, despite well-documented examples of coarsening discourse and antagonism in public gatherings.
