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Seasonal Transitions and Climate Change
From a historic, 20-year soil harvest assessing underground carbon storage to the start of a tracer study targeting nitrogen uptake by trees in the winter, fall research activity at the University of Michigan Biological Station is robust.
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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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U-M ranks No. 1 among public universities, No. 2 nationwide for global learning experiences
U-M had 3,340 U.S. students participating in education-abroad programs during 2022-23, the most recent academic year with complete data—based on the annual Open Doors report.
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- Refining tools that spot risk of violence in young adults in urban emergency rooms may save lives
- New DESI results weigh in on gravity
- Nearly half of Latin American migrants at US border experienced gun violence or threats back home
- Does your child manage anger well?
- Financial institutions open Detroit area locations based on racial makeup
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- Michigan Public Policy Survey: Law enforcement leaders view pretrial diversion programs as a source for positive change
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- Podcast: Yes, chef! Michelin stars, expert influence and customer expectations
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- WEMU Radio U-M study explores family surrogacy in African American friendships
- U.S. News & World Report What to know: How RFK Jr. could transform HHS
- Second Wave Public health and AI: Great potential and a need for ethical policies
- Forbes Not your average frat bros: Students are charting crypto's future
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Carpe Diem
All Michigan, all the time
There’s always something amazing happening at Michigan. Whether it’s on campus or around the world, our students, faculty, staff and alumni are out seizing the day. A sampling of images captured over the years is shown in the gallery below.
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