Initiative Spotlight

Academic Innovation is partnering to design and develop a range of initiatives at the intersection of academic excellence, inclusion and innovation.

Youth Civil Rights Academy Teaching and Empowering Student Leaders
Prepares young people to become civil rights leaders in Michigan schools and communities.
Provides mental health resources to students.
Act on Climate
Encourages and supports social action to address and respond to climate change.
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Does the idea of shaping learning to be more personalized, engaged and lifelong excite you? Do you think innovation can make positive change on campus? Explore the many different ways you can get involved with Academic Innovation.

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Looking for Positive Problem Solvers to Join Us in Shaping the Future of Higher Education

The Office of Academic Innovation is looking to fill nine positions with positive problem solvers who will help drive the future of innovation at the University of Michigan.
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Aligning Missions and Efforts to Support Innovation in Public Engagement and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Institutions of higher education are placing increasing emphasis on both public engagement and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). These efforts are highly aligned; where might we innovate to build and support more DEI-focused public engagement?
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