Brilliant Detroit creates community hubs by transforming houses in need of repair into welcoming sites that deliver early childhood education and family support. More than 19,000 children in 18 area neighborhoods have benefited to date.

Twice a week, low-income residents in Livingston County, Mich., receive care at the only free clinic in their county – and it’s staffed by U-M professors, physicians, and student volunteers.

Hope for a thriving Detroit springs eternal (along with fresh produce) at the Michigan Urban Farming Initiative.

U-M faculty demonstrate the power of public engagement through social media, influencing journalists, policymakers, and peers.

The world’s most daunting challenges are the University’s greatest opportunities, says U-M president.