University of Michigan

Featured Stories

• Seasonal Transitions and Climate Change

  From a historic, 20-year soil harvest assessing underground carbon storage to the start of a tracer study targeting nitrogen uptake by trees in the winter, fall research activity at the University of Michigan Biological Station is robust.

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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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