Founded in 1817, the University of Michigan is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading research universities. The hallmark of the university is the breadth of excellence across its 19 schools and colleges and the exceptional degree of interdisciplinary cooperation among them.
With more than a billion dollars in research expenditures annually, and 100 graduate and professional programs ranked in the top ten in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, U-M is a global leader in science and technology; health, law and public policy; the arts and humanities; and a wide range of other academic disciplines.
More than 61,000 students on three University of Michigan campuses (Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Flint) come from every state and 129 countries. And with more than 540,000 living degree holders, U-M has one of the nation’s largest alumni bodies.
Last year, at least 686 migrants died trying to cross into the US from Mexico. Many had the option to call 911 but were too afraid of detection and deportation to seek help.
Les contacts entre l'homme et la faune sauvage vont se multiplier sur plus de la moitié de la planète. Une nouvelle étude montre où les humaines et les animaux sauvages devront le plus cohabiter.
As the world’s population grows, contact between humans and wildlife will increase in more than half of Earth’s land areas. A new study shows where the largest changes will occur.
These findings suggest that encouraging white men to reflect on what happens to them on the job could make them better allies of their co-workers who are women or people of color.
Os Jogos Olímpicos de 2024 estão apostando tudo em energia renovável, materiais reciclados e muito mais para reduzir sua pegada de carbono. Eles são um teste de como os grandes eventos podem ser melhores para o meio ambiente.
The 2024 Summer Games are going all in on renewable energy, recycled materials and more to shrink their carbon footprint. They’re a test bed for how big events can do better for the environment.
Michigan’s migrant farmworkers are the backbone of the country’s second-most diverse agricultural economy. Social and labor protections for them fall short.
Historical housing discrimination in Detroit persists today and causes disparities in health outcomes. Policies are making a difference, but more needs to be done.
A landmark settlement for student-athletes is raising questions that will take big-time college sports into uncharted territory, 2 sports management experts say.
Uma neurocientista explica como os contraceptivos hormonais funcionam e como o estresse pode aumentar ou diminuir o risco de depressão durante o uso deles.