• Student veteran

    If there’s a defining theme for Fernando Bejar’s life, he says it’s “the American dream as an immigrant.” Bejar was born and raised in Bolivia for 15 years before immigrating to the U.S., settling in New Jersey. Seeking an opportunity to serve his new country, help others, and pursue educational benefits, he enlisted in the U.S. Army.

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  • Using the arts and ‘awe’ to guide public policy

    In a unique pairing between the U-M Ford School of Public Policy and U-M Museum of Art, students are learning how to develop human-centered experiences to guide public policy. This approach takes a step back from a traditional emphasis on economic growth and focuses on policies that prioritize human relationships, dignity and sustainability.

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  • Harvest time

    Phoenix Community Farm was founded in 2018 by Beth DeVries, a U-M alum who was working as a nurse practitioner in Midland. She realized that many people were not able to afford fresh fruits and vegetables. Knowing how much good health relies on good food, she decided to start a community garden.

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  • Look to Michigan

    The Look to Michigan campaign raises funds for a sustainable future, civic & global engagement, health and well-being, and quality education for all and aligns with U-M’s innovative Vision 2034 plan. With the world calling on Michigan’s expertise to answer the defining questions of our time, we move boldly to discover what’s next for a better tomorrow.

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  • Civil solutions: Clinic lifts legal burdens for veterans

    The Veterans Legal Clinic at the University of Michigan Law School, which opened in 2015, has provided free services to clients in a wide variety of civil matters. In the clinic, clients are represented by U-M law students. This is the first opportunity for clinic students “to get to feel what it is like to be a real lawyer.”

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