University of Michigan

“Michigan, in my estimation, is the best and greatest university, not in America, but in the world.” From presidential priorities to favorite spots on campus, and how he met his wife in a @UMengineering class, get to know @UMichPresGrasso. Full video: myumi.ch/9p4GW

The eCities project launched by iLabs at @UM_Dearborn’s College of Business blends data analytics with valuable feedback from municipalities to share insights that equip all Michigan communities with tools to develop thriving business environments. myumi.ch/qZQQ4

📅: One month until the first day of classes! #GoBlue

Orientation ✅ We can't wait to welcome #Victors2029 to Ann Arbor next month! #GoBlue

Thomas J. Wang, M.D., chair of Internal Medicine at @UTSWMedCenter, has been named the next dean of the U-M Med School, effective Sept. 15. He brings nationally recognized leadership in academic medicine to a community rooted in care, research & education. michmed.org/kVvNe

A 40-mile flight corridor for testing drones and electric aircraft will connect U-M's Mcity to Michigan Central’s innovation district in Detroit. The research skyway will be the centerpiece of M-air, a public-private partnership for advanced air mobility. myumi.ch/NrymD

Over the past 175 years, @UMichMedicine has expanded from a single building on the edge of The Diag to a healthcare system that spans most of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Learn about Michigan Medicine's growth and research discoveries: myumi.ch/e3E4V

“Both Sides of the Line: Carmen Herrera & Leon Polk Smith,” an exhibition that will put the work of two of the 20th century’s most visionary abstract artists side-by-side for the first time, will be coming to the U-M Museum of Art next month. Learn more: myumi.ch/61pZ2

The talents of nearly 1,000 artists are on display through Saturday at the @AnnArbor Art Fair! Check out the music schedule, featured artists and more: myumi.ch/2rxdZ

.@ArthurLupia – a distinguished researcher, educator and administrator whose career has included federal government roles in two U.S. presidential administrations – has been appointed to become @UMich’s next vice president for research and innovation. myumi.ch/5kqrA

#WorldEmojiDay, but make it U-M 💛💙 #GoBlue

The U-M community will have access to locally grown fruits and vegetables as summer produce returns to the Ann Arbor campus. A variety of markets and produce programs will be available across campus through September. myumi.ch/W69yD

A $10.3M investment from @DARPA is backing a UM-led project to predict the lifespan of 3D-printed metal parts made with laser powder bed fusion (LPBF). The goal: ensure reliable, field-ready parts where replacement delays can be mission-critical. myumi.ch/8qEd5

Pre-event setup for the Ann Arbor Art Fair begins on July 15. The university community should expect changes to parking, transportation and deliveries on and around campus during the fair. More information: myumi.ch/15g3m

Today is Gerald Ford’s birthday! 🎂 In addition to his time as President of the United States, #DidYouKnow that Ford was also an exceptional U-M football player? Learn more about Ford’s time as a Wolverine from our athletics archivist: myumi.ch/W69mD

There are now 695,883 living alumni of the University of Michigan. 📈

OOO in A2 😌

With help from over 4,000 volunteers, @ClementsLibrary recently made available a digital database of more than 66,000 postcards from the David V. Tinder Collection that feature locations from around the state of Michigan. myumi.ch/15g67

Scenes of summer serenity 😌

This spring, @UMichLaw students worked with clients in emerging markets. While one group worked in Kenya alongside students from @MichiganRoss’ International Investment Fund, the other traveled to Costa Rica to advise a sustainable energy startup: myumi.ch/z9jn4

In coordination with researchers from @UMengineering and @NASA, high school students nationwide are playing a key role in building our understanding of solar disturbances carrying potential threats to satellites and the power grid: myumi.ch/z9jMy