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Jaishree Drepaul

Jaishree Drepaul is a journalist based in Ann Arbor. She can be reached at jaishreeedit@gmail.com.

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Manzanitas Spanish Immersion Playschool in Ann Arbor.
U-M works to preserve and disseminate education data as feds pull funding for its collection

As Americans continue to digest cuts to the U.S. Department of Education, researchers at the University of Michigan are striving to maintain and widen access to education data critical to informing public policy. 

A union training event at Washtenaw Community College.
Study finds union training programs bring millions to Washtenaw County economy

Destination Ann Arbor has announced results of a recent study showing that three major national union training programs hosted in Washtenaw County injected $23 million into the local economy last year.

A rendering of the planned pavilion at Broadway Park West.
Ann Arbor’s Broadway Park West development receives $1 million grant for public pavilion

The nonprofit Lower Town Riverfront Conservancy was recently awarded a $1 million grant to support the largest brownfield redevelopment in Washtenaw County’s history, Broadway Park West.

Ann Arbor SPARK President and CEO Paul Krutko speaks at SPARK's annual meeting.
Ann Arbor SPARK annual meeting highlights economic development wins and climate change threats

The event showcased SPARK's achievements in fostering economic growth and innovation in Washtenaw County, while its keynote speaker discussed climate change's potential impact on the county's economy.

Whitmore Lake High School student Jayden Canter.
From champion carpenter to apparel entrepreneur, Washtenaw CTE students are “powerhouse” achievers

We talked to three students in county career and technical education programs about the impact of getting ready for the professional real world through practical, hands-on learning experiences.

University of Michigan associate professor Thomas McKenney and students tour the Mark W. Barker, the first commercial vessel to be built on the Great Lakes in more than 40 years, in River Rouge.
U-M leads in national effort to revitalize U.S. shipbuilding

Spurred by China's current dominance in shipbuilding and America's reliance on foreign shipyards, the University of Michigan is leading efforts to train the needed workforce and develop a statewide maritime strategy.

Michigan Stadium.
Report finds $226 million economic impact in Ann Arbor from 2024 U-M football season

The study reports that 2024-2025 U-M football home games generated $226.7 million in direct visitor spending from attendees residing outside Washtenaw County.

Economists Donald Grimes (center) and Dr. Gabriel Ehrlich (right) present the 40th annual Washtenaw County Economic Outlook report.
Annual report finds “headwinds” for Washtenaw County’s economic outlook

The 40th annual Washtenaw County Economic Outlook report, commissioned by Washtenaw Community College, was presented on April 24.

Manzanitas Spanish Immersion Playschool in Ann Arbor.
Nonprofit to implement action plan for child care crisis in Washtenaw County

The Ann Arbor-based nonprofit Child Care Network has been chosen to lead Michigan’s Regional Child Care Coalitions for Washtenaw County and several other Michigan counties.

Wilson Marine Brighton aprentice Brad Tyler.
Apprenticeship fair offers paid, on-the-job training opportunities in Washtenaw County

A collaborative of 10 Washtenaw County organizations will host its second annual Apprenticeship Fair on May 1 from 4-7 p.m. at Ypsilanti Community High School.

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