Faculty and Staff Spotlights
At the University of Michigan, our faculty and staff are leading innovative projects and collaborations all around the world. By highlighting their remarkable work in engaged learning, we amplify their impact—and help students discover inspiring opportunities to get involved.
Do you know a faculty or staff member whose efforts deserve to be in the spotlight? Share their story with us using the link below, and help us celebrate the outstanding people shaping the future of learning at Michigan!

Featured Faculty and Staff Spotlights:
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Rich Tolman
Dr. Tolman is a seasoned social work professor at U-M with almost 50years of experience as both a practitioner and an educator, drawing key insights from active community engagement.
Lisa DuRussel
Lisa Du Russel, an Associate Professor of Practice and Engagement at SEAS, brings over 20 years of experience bridging environmental and landscape architecture through translational practice: connecting ecological research to on-the-ground design and community priorities.