In the News

  1. U-M report notes sustainability goal reached, highlights campus efforts

    Sustainability efforts by the University of Michigan in 2017 have resulted in significant progress toward the university’s 2025 campus sustainability goals, including achieving its goal to reduce chemical applications to protect the Huron River, while moving the university closer in areas slower to make progress.

  2. Students take gun violence research findings to Michigan Capitol to influence policy discussions

    Armed with summaries of relevant research findings, 15 U-M School of Public Health students took a day off from their studies and other commitments and traveled to the State Capitol…

  3. Detroit’s youth employment program boosts graduation rates, academic performance

    Summer employment is typically expected to support youth development in work readiness and career aspirations, but there is reason to believe it may improve educational outcomes as well.

  4. A lesson in poverty: Schoolchildren in Michigan struggle with homelessness at high rates

    Michigan is among states with the largest populations of homeless youths; a new U-M analysis shows homeless students have low graduation rate, high dropout rate.

  5. Center for Social Impact brings opportunities for community engagement, social entrepreneurship & more

    What do Patagonia, Google and Disney have in common? Not only are they among the most reputable international companies, but they are leaders when it comes to corporate social responsibility initiatives.

  6. 20 percent of Americans responsible for almost half of US food-related greenhouse gas emissions

    On any given day, 20 percent of Americans account for nearly half of U.S. diet-related greenhouse gas emissions, and high levels of beef consumption are largely responsible, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Michigan and Tulane University.

  7. Art and science collide in “Making Science Visible” course

    The Penny W. Stamps School of Art and Design offers a course created and taught by Professor Brad Smith called Making Science Visible that is an introduction to science illustration – and so much more.

  8. Breaking down social barriers

    The Wallenberg Fellowship will provide Megan Malm with $25,000 to carry out an independent project of learning or exploration anywhere in the world during the year after her graduation.

  9. How transportation could help alleviate poverty in Benton Harbor

    Today, 50 percent of city residents live below the poverty level, 24 percent are unemployed and access to a personal vehicle is no sure thing.