The U-M Center for Innovation is taking steps to evolve U-M’s deep history in Detroit. Opening its doors in 2027, the flagship hub will bridge academic research, industry partners, and community programs. 〽️🏙️ myumi.ch/xjMdV
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On Thursday, U-M celebrated the official ribbon-cutting of the ASICS x Michigan Sport Innovation Center, a pioneering research effort aimed at advancing human performance and sport science. myumi.ch/xjV1m
U-M’s two Campus Voting Hubs, located at the Duderstadt Center and U-M Museum of Art, offer non-partisan voting resources for community members, including the ability to cast their ballot as Early Voting at the Campus Voting Hubs begins today. govote.umich.edu
The Ross School of Business prepares students to turn education into action, including for some of the state of Michigan’s most in-demand industries. myumi.ch/nVqzb
Last month, the U-M School for Environment and Sustainability hosted its 120th annual fall campfire at Saginaw Forest, which continues to serve as a field site for teaching and research in a number of areas at the school. myumi.ch/nVq72
Congratulations to Anne Carson, former @umichlsa.bsky.social professor from 2003-09, on receiving the @nobelprize.org in Literature, joining the ranks of the world’s most celebrated literary figures! myumi.ch/Ax6Gp
This fall, U-M welcomed a record-breaking total enrollment of 54,181 students. Drawing talent from every corner of Michigan, all 50 states and dozens of countries worldwide, U-M continues to solidify its place as a top global destination for higher education. myumi.ch/5w5JA
🌎 Sustainability initiatives at U-M were on full display at Earthfest 2026! myumi.ch/AxbVJ
The Center for American Dialogue launched 14 programs, including speaker series, short courses and connection-building activities, for the U-M community and the public to cultivate productive, collaborative dialogue about real-world challenges. myumi.ch/gkg3d #LookToMichigan
Guerline Jozef, co-founder and executive director of the Haitian Bridge Alliance, will receive the 2026 Wallenberg Medal and deliver the 31st Wallenberg Lecture in Rackham Auditorium on September 29. myumi.ch/AxNx4
From training Vatican librarians in 1926 to building human-centered AI today, see how the U-M School of Information kept outgrowing its name to become a leader in the digital age over the past 100 years: myumi.ch/G7qXJ
In the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, U-M was named the best public university value in the state of Michigan and third overall among public institutions nationwide. myumi.ch/VDgGj
U-M launches the 2026-27 Year of Human Health and Well-Being as part of its #LookToMichigan vision, creating innovative opportunities for people across U-M to bring their work together to advance healthcare and community well-being. myumi.ch/nVrE8
Piano students use U-M’s Piano Lab Pro to practice live performances with full audiences, learning to manage music performance anxiety and distractions while onstage. The first-ever program replicates Britton Recital Hall and Hill Auditorium via virtual reality headsets. 🎹 myumi.ch/8J2Ab
Ellen Rutt, an alumna of the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design, designed a 100-foot mural at the U-M College of Pharmacy that’s intended to create an approachable space that deepens the message of patient care first. myumi.ch/jVdMx
C. Cybele Raver was confirmed as the University of Michigan’s 17th president today at a special meeting of the Board of Regents. Please join us in welcoming President-Elect Raver! myumi.ch/9JJEP
From Mayflower lineage to championing U-M’s early female students, Sarah Caswell Angell spent over 30 years leaving an indelible mark on Ann Arbor. Learn more about U-M’s longest-serving First Lady: myumi.ch/7J9Db
The University of Michigan Board of Regents announced Dr. C. Cybele Raver as its choice to become the university’s 17th president. The Board will hold a special meeting on Sept. 1 to take a formal vote. myumi.ch/xjwJm
At 19, Justin Urso left U-M's elite Musical Theatre Program to chase a career in ballet. A decade later, after a successful dance career, he returned to campus at 30 to complete his BFA at the U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance. 🎭🩰 myumi.ch/bDVy2
Not every nature hike is a walk in the park. This U-M study shows that landscapes have unique psychological benefits tied to your experience outdoors. Where and how you choose to spend time outside makes a world of difference! myumi.ch/rw8DJ
Congratulations to Matthew Boulton, Angelo Pitillo and Susan Atkins and being named recipients of the President’s Award for Leadership in International Education! The honor recognizes champions of international education that connect students with global communities. myumi.ch/AxZEj
A 30 million-year-old fossil that sat entombed in rock in an Oregon museum collection has been confirmed to be one of the most complete fossils of a pre-Ice Age dog called Mesocyon coryphaeus by U-M paleontologist Anne Kort. myumi.ch/4xjpd
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The New CSCAR@ISR is Open for Business! U-M faculty, staff, and students can schedule statistical consultations, explore workshops, ask research questions and learn about support for funded projects. Connect with CSCAR@ISR: cscar.isr.umich.edu
Over the past three years, the Lab Reuse Program at Michigan Medicine has rehomed over 9,000 lbs of surplus research supplies. By giving unused equipment a second life, the program has helped campus labs save nearly $416,000. myumi.ch/e7zwM
Selected for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission, a U-M team is developing new tools to assess how materials behave under stress. This approach aims to create safer, more reliable materials for energy systems, transportation and national security applications. myumi.ch/e7zbM
The nomination period for the James T. Neubacher Award, which annually honors a U-M community member for significant achievements in empowering people with disabilities, ends on July 31. myumi.ch/qwA78
The U-M Medical School welcomed the incoming Class of 2026, which includes 183 members representing 30 different states, at its 30th annual White Coat Ceremony on Sunday. Congratulations and welcome to Ann Arbor, Wolverines! myumi.ch/DWweA
Through the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program, which connects undergrads with research mentors around the university, U-M LSA sophomore Janet Larios was able to measure shells of snails and other mollusks in a lab at the Kelsey Museum of Archeology. myumi.ch/RQp1D
U-M alumna Lisa Gevelber, ’90, is breaking down career barriers as the founder of Grow with Google. By creating flexible, skill-based certificates, she’s helped over 13 million Americans gain the digital skills needed to launch new careers. myumi.ch/mV77j
The James T. Neubacher Award annually honors a U-M community member for significant achievements in empowering people with disabilities, advocating or advancing disability rights, and increasing the accessibility of programs and services. Nomination and award info: myumi.ch/qwA78
From innovative research to high-growth startups, U-M is serving as a powerful engine for Michigan's economy—creating jobs, attracting investment, and fueling the state's future. myumi.ch/DWJM8
Sile O’Modhrain, a professor at U-M’s School of Information, has worked to develop new tactile display technologies that could represent complex information through touch, including a four-line Braille display that allows easy annotation for visually impaired users. myumi.ch/39kzk
As the U.S. marks 250 years of independence, we look back at the ways U-M has turned knowledge into progress through breakthroughs in health and medicine, discoveries that explore new frontiers and creative, impactful work. myumi.ch/8J4QG #LookToMichigan
With help from a NIH grant, a U-M team is developing motorized knee exoskeletons that target the root cause of arthritis pain. These smart braces aim to reduce bone-on-bone forces during daily activities and become a non-invasive solution to reduce pain. myumi.ch/Z86N2
The University of Michigan was again recognized as one of the world’s best universities and a leading global research institution with high marks in academic excellence, graduate employability and research partnerships in the latest QS World University Rankings. myumi.ch/xjdq9
Every Sunday, the Kerrytown Artisan Market transforms into a vibrant walking art gallery right next to campus, giving the community the perfect spot to discover handmade goods, live music, and local creators. 🎨✨ myumi.ch/J48rx