U-M’s impact in the state

  1. The original glass coasters launched in 2012 feature murals from Detroit's "Wailing Wall" near Eight Mile Road and Wyoming that was built in 1940 as a division between Black and white neighborhoods. The images of brightly colored houses, factories and neighbors added years later gave the wall new meaning. Image credit: Eric Bronson, Michigan Photography

    Cass coasters: Reclaiming glass and wood and purpose

  2. Siblings Chase (8) and Chelsey Singeltary (9) at Mission:City with their music teacher Samantha Redlich. In addition to teaching music classes, Redlich is the outgoing president of Seven Mile, a University of Michigan student run organization that offers free after school music, art and coding lessons to kids in Detroit. Photo by Eric Bronson/Michigan Photography.

    Bringing art back: U-M’s Seven Mile offers free after-school music, art and coding to kids in Detroit

  3. The kits included safety glasses, beakers, thermometers, rulers, rubber gloves and other elements students needed for their lessons. Image credit: Eric Bronson, Michigan Photography

    Science for Tomorrow: U-M Museum of Natural History aids teachers during a hybrid school year

  4. Three young kids get temperature checked by adult.

    Safer play: How 90,000 Michigan soccer players went back to playing the sport they love

  5. Trachette Jackson, a University of Michigan math professor, says that many students face biases, inequalities and barriers that impact their ability and desire to pursue academic careers in STEM. Image credit: Eric Bronson, Michigan Photography

    U-M program builds bridge for diverse STEM doctorates

  6. Clara Hardie, University of Michigan alumna and founder of Detroit Youth Volume.

    Giving music: Alum shares violin and life lessons

  7. Elly, a patient of Dr. Tom Saba, at her home in Saline, MI. Image credit: Eric Bronson, Michigan Photography

    Virtual care: The alternative to a doctor’s office visit gains in popularity during pandemic

  8. Students from Mason Elementary School of Grand Blanc Community Schools work on their Young Shark presentation. Image credit: Eric Bronson / Michigan Photography

    Young Sharks gives fourth graders an entrepreneurial edge

  9. Kelly Richter, the clerk’s office administrative assistant in Oxford Township, assists a resident at the public counter. Image credit: Eric Bronson, Michigan Photography

    Voting counts: How U-M grad students answered the question ‘Did you get my ballot?’

  10. The mobile clinic, a "lifeline" for patients during the pandemic. Image credit: Eric Bronson, Michigan Photography

    Prenatal safety net: Mobile clinic gives free services to Detroit moms

  11. Two young students using a laptop computer. Image courtesy: U-M This is Michigan

    Roadmap for teachers: U-M free online learning platform paves the way

  12. U-M med students support homeless shelters with critical supplies

  13. The Alternatives For Girls building at 903 W. Grand Blvd, Detroit. Image credit: Eric Bronson, University of Michigan Photography

    Alternatives For Girls: Giving respectful help to reach goals

  14. More than 450 women have completed Women Who Weld training and are working welding jobs for numerous Michigan employers.

    Sparks will fly: U-M alumna melds women seeking job skills with companies needing welders

  15. Howard Winchel: “It was time to make some changes.” Image credit: Eric Bronson, Michigan Photography

    The nature of pain: Approach brings relief without opioids

  16. “What we do…will shape the future of the human species.” Image credit: Eric Bronson, Michigan Photography

    Washed up: Turning Great Lakes beach plastic into fashion

  17. Making their way: Brightmoor Maker Space builds businesses, confidence, community

  18. TRAILS now has coaches in 74% of Michigan’s 83 counties. Image credit: Eric Bronson, Michigan Photography

    School mental health program expands to Detroit

  19. Northwest Band in Jackson.

    Strike up the band: 400+ U-M alums teaching ‘more than music’ in classrooms across the state

  20. Drone engines. Image credit: Eric Bronson, Michigan Photography

    Retool, revive: U-M helps defense manufacturers pivot