Jamon Jordan founded the Black Scroll Network, which gives walking history tours to people looking to learn more about the history of Detroit.
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September 22, 2021
Stamps shines bright at DLECTRICITY
Inspired by Nuit Blanche arts festivals from around the world, DLECTRICITY is a spectacular outdoor visual light and art celebration that takes place in Detroit’s cultural center and DTE’s Beacon Park Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to midnight.
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July 22, 2021
Concern about safety is main reason many Detroiters are not getting vaccinated, U-M survey finds
Importantly, the survey results demonstrate that vaccine hesitancy is surmountable. More than 1 in 3 residents (34%) who reported being unlikely to get vaccinated between January and March 2021 have since received at least one dose of the vaccine.
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July 2, 2021
Funding opportunity to advance economic mobility priorities of Detroit residents
Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan is offering stipends of $7,500 to $10,000 to support projects led by Detroit organizations working to promote economic mobility.
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June 18, 2021
P-20 initiative grows with new teaching residents, early childhood center
Construction on the Early Childhood Education Center has finished and the new facility will welcome students in fall 2021. The School of Education is involved in curriculum and professional development for the center, as well as coordinating cross-campus holistic support services for children and families.
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April 15, 2021
Two School of Information students win Student Design Summit
The focus of this past year’s Student Design Competition was the Midtown Cultural Center, a district in Detroit consisting of multiple cultural institutions. Students were challenged to utilize technology to support the mission of the Midtown Cultural Center.
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March 31, 2021
U-M Receives $1.4M in NIH Funding to expand COVID-19 outreach
C3’s focus is on a few of the counties most effected by the pandemic: Wayne, Genesee, Kent, and Washtenaw. Within these communities, they’re examining communication channels among the African-American and Latino populations in addition to messaging to promote healthy choices.
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February 12, 2021
U-M study links Detroit’s home repair program, housing stability
Since 2017, the city of Detroit, Rocket Community Fund, and United Community Housing Coalition have implemented the Make It Home program, which has offered more than 1,100 occupants of tax foreclosed houses the chance to purchase (or re-purchase) their homes through a one-year 0% interest loan to cover the cost of back taxes.
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January 6, 2021
Students: Apply now for Semester in Detroit spring/summer and fall
The first Semester in Detroit took place in Winter 2009 with 14 participants, partnering with organizations such as Alternatives for Girls, Detroit Eastside Community Collaborative, and the Urban League of Southeastern Michigan.