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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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• Look to Michigan

The Look to Michigan campaign raises funds for a sustainable future, civic & global engagement, health and well-being, and quality education for all and aligns with U-M’s innovative Vision 2034 plan. With the world calling on Michigan’s expertise to answer the defining questions of our time, we move boldly to discover what’s next for a better tomorrow.
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• _19 schools and colleges — see complete list_see complete list
• More than 275 degree-programs
• U-M Research: $2.04 billion in research expenditures (FY2024)
• Planet Blue Campus | Students, staff and faculty collaborating together to advance sustainability, university-wide.

Public Engagement

• Podcast: Positive relationships can help mitigate the effects of poverty
• The Conversation: Voters in Arab American strongholds likely tipped Michigan in Trump's favor
• Civil solutions: Clinic lifts legal burdens for veterans
• Commentary: Defending the truth in a second Trump term
• Q&A: How animal tracking data can help preserve biodiversity

In The News

• MLive Michigan remains a purple state, experts say. Change could be coming.
• Newsweek Biden slammed Trump tariffs but kept some. Why experts worry about new ones
• Marketplace Consumer sentiment rises again as inflation pressures ease
• The Guardian Ghost of pandemic haunts US election with win for anti-vax movement

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Events

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  Nov 12 Residents & Researchers Tuesday Talks on environment, health and community Plastics, Policy, and Public Health Off Campus Location
• Nov 13 Adaptive Rec and Tech Showcase
• Nov 13 For Us, By Us: Envisioning a Kiki Methodology in Black Queer Storytelling
• Nov 14 What Happened? The 2024 Elections
• Nov 15 Bookworm #73 — Author Conversation with Asheesh Kapur Siddique

Visit Happening @ Michigan

Academic Calendar

• • Nov 27-29
    Thanksgiving break
• • Dec 9
    Classes end fall term
• • Dec 10, 14-15
    Study days
• • Dec 11-13, 16-18
    Examinations
• Dec 15 Commencement
• • Jan 8
    Classes begin
• • Jan 20
    Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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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.