The University of Michigan-Dearborn emphasizes practice-based learning, small class sizes, engaged faculty, and a commitment to making a lasting impact in southeast Michigan, the nation and the world. Among the most diverse universities in Michigan, our more than 8,000 students represent 45 Michigan counties and nearly 90 birth countries. Hands-on learning is a hallmark of a UM-Dearborn education, and students work alongside faculty mentors who help drive more than $12 million in annual research activity.
Founded in 1959 on more than 200 acres of the original Henry Ford Estate, UM-Dearborn was forged in a community of working people with the global economy in mind. Since then, the university has grown to encompass four colleges and over 100 degree programs and is consistently ranked as one of the top regional public universities in the Midwest.
Yemeni coffeehouses have gained culinary prominence in recent years, offering brews of coffee and tea seasoned with cardamom, ginger, cloves and other ingredients.
Crowd at Moody’s Backyard Bar-B-Q Boogie in Detroit during Memorial Day weekend in 2023. For some, Detroit is home; others return often enough to become familiar faces.
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Detroit’s repeat tourists help spread understanding of techno’s local roots as the music industry continues to commercialize the subculture.
A recent settlement with farm equipment manufacturer John Deere made it easier for farmers to repair machines on their own, a win for the ‘right to repair’ movement.
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Manufacturers would benefit from establishing a better, more efficient service network and offering more attractive warranty programs.
Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison says ShotSpotter helps officers do their job, but residents question the cost and transparency of the technology.
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In the early 20th century, Detroit’s Black medical professionals created a network of health care institutions in response to racial discrimination and exclusion.
Chez l’enfant, l’ennui encourage l’autonomie.
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L’ennui fait partie intégrante d’une vie équilibrée. En en faisant l’expérience, les enfants peuvent apprendre à se fixer des objectifs et à élaborer des projets.
When children experience boredom, it can result in a brain boost that can push them to explore new activities.
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US schools are going all in on phonics, but research shows that approach won’t work for every child. A blended literacy strategy can get more students reading.
Establishing a lofty goal doesn’t guarantee its accomplishment.
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Some investors are more open than others to considering the risk that their money might not have the impact they’re seeking.
Jessie Harris, left, a registered independent voter in South Carolina, casts a ballot in February 2024.
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Both the Biden and Trump campaigns will work to mobilize their bases and maximize turnout among their supporters. But those votes alone will probably not be enough to ensure victory.
Detroit, the birthplace of techno, is facing the pressures of gentrification.
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Mapping where water once flowed is important for managing flood risk today in Detroit and elsewhere.
A Dearborn policeman knocked unconscious was the first casualty of the 1932 Ford Hunger March in Detroit and Dearborn.
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On March 7, workers at the Ford Rouge River plant marched for better working conditions, sparking America’s labor movement. Almost a century later, a quiet park honors their memory.
The Fordson High School girls basketball team in Dearborn includes many players who wear the traditional hijab for modesty.
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The city often becomes a magnet for anti-Arab sentiment during election years and global conflicts; however, the more interesting story is what happens in the city when the spotlight is turned off.