“There is so much structurally that holds back businesses owned by people of color, and the network I am a part of is hoping to turn that upside down.”
~ Lily Hamburger, Ross School alumna
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December 6, 2023
Alum: Lily Hamburger shares priorities at Invest Detroit
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December 7, 2023
Graduate student and alum AliReda Jeafar works his dream job by day
As AliReda Jeafar approaches graduation at UM-Dearborn, he has a full-time job with the City of Detroit that he loves. But it took a reassessment of goals and a life detour to find a career path he’s passionate about.
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November 28, 2023
Angela Dillard named first vice provost for undergraduate education
Angela D. Dillard, the Richard A. Meisler Collegiate Professor of Afroamerican and African Studies and in the Residential College, and chair of the Department of History in LSA, has been appointed to the new role and will begin Jan. 1.
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December 7, 2023
Partner Profile: Journey to Healing takes holistic approach to trauma and grief
“We had the privilege of collaborating with the University of Michigan, which provided us with valuable data and evidence-based measures. As a result, we were able to conduct additional focus groups. It was wonderful to gain the data piece.”
~ Shardaya Fuquay, executive director of Journey to Healing
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December 1, 2023
Striking a ‘Crescendo’ in after school arts programming
Crescendo was founded by alum Damien Crutcher in 2013. It’s an after-school program for children ages 5 to 18 that develops music and dance programming to promote artistic excellence and character building. Crescendo has worked with roughly 125 students in Detroit and also has partnerships with institutions like U-M and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
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November 28, 2023
U-M set to break ground on Detroit innovation center
A groundbreaking ceremony for the University of Michigan Center for Innovation in Detroit is scheduled from 3-4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 2121 Cass Ave.
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November 27, 2023
Automated shuttle planned for Detroit starts safety testing at Mcity
Testing of a new automated shuttle is underway at the University of Michigan’s Mcity Test Facility to ensure the technology is ready to safely serve older adults and people with disabilities in the city of Detroit. Earlier this month, U-M researchers kicked off several months of testing with an automated vehicle provided by May Mobility, a leader in the development and deployment of AV technology.
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November 22, 2023
Alum Ryan Myers-Johnson: celebrating community and creativity with Sidewalk Detroit
University of Michigan graduate Ryan Myers-Johnson, founder and executive director of Sidewalk Detroit, created the festival as an annual event to honor the charm and uniqueness of Detroit’s neighborhood streetscapes.The festival celebrates the vibrant culture and heritage of the Northwest Detroit neighborhood of Old Redford, known for its rich history and diverse community.
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November 22, 2023
Community-based collaborative to improve birth outcomes for Detroit Latinas
Michigan Public Health researchers are leading a new project aimed at improving maternal and child health for Latina women in Detroit. The project — Community-based Collaborative to Improve Birth Outcomes in Latina Women — is funded by a 2-year $350,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
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In The News
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December 6, 2023
CBS Detroit
Well-known Detroit pastor the Rev. Charles G. Adams dies, but his legacy lives on
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December 6, 2023
Michigan Chronicle
Key members resign from Detroit’s Reparations Task Force amid challenges and progress
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December 6, 2023
The Detroit News
2 members resign from Detroit’s Reparations Task Force
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December 5, 2023
Daily Commercial News
Redeveloping Detroit’s I-375 has plusses and minuses
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December 5, 2023
Bridge Detroit
Michigan Central is collecting a lot of data. Can we trust it?
Tags: Alumni, Community Organizations, Economic Development, Ross School of Business
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December 6, 2023
CBS Detroit