At Ann Arbor’s Maker Works, a growing community is finding ways to create
Maker Works has spent the past several years expanding its equipment, classes, and membership while learning what it means to operate as a nonprofit.
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Beyond the books: How Toyota and the Ypsi District Library are opening doors to STEM
Since its partnership with the Ypsi District Library began in 2023, Toyota has provided $30,000 annually to expand programming, purchase educational equipment, and introduce young people to STEM professionals.
Ypsi Community Schools and Lincoln Consolidated Schools collaborate on learning initiative
The 3P Champions Collaborative Learning Initiative aims to develop a curriculum focused on STEM and experiential learning–and to pair teachers with “champions” experienced in the new approach. Students in pre-K–12 classrooms have been delving into hands-on, project-based learning while their teachers see increased support and leadership.
Ypsi officials and activists prepare for climate emergency
As extreme heat, wildfire smoke, and power outages become more and more prevalent in Washtenaw County, a growing network of local officials, health professionals, and community organizers is working to help Ypsilanti residents do more than simply weather the next emergency.
For Banned Books Week, Ann Arbor and Ypsi librarians and booksellers defend the freedom to read
Banned Books Week, Oct. 4 - 10, aims to draw attention to censorship and promote access to information. This year’s theme, “Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read,” will be reflected through programming at local libraries, bookstores, and other institutions.
Grizzly Learning Camp offers free, hands-on learning for all Ypsi Community Schools students
At GLC, students spend their summers building robots, designing escape rooms, learning to fish, and visiting local college campuses all while working with teachers, university students, and mentors.
Ypsilanti Heritage Foundation hosts 44th annual tour of historic homes
From noon to 5 p.m. on Oct. 4, residents and visitors are invited to join the Ypsilanti Heritage Foundation's 44th annual historic home tour, which includes six historic homes in Ypsi's Southside neighborhood.
University of Michigan program offers expensive denture treatment for free
The University of Michigan's Senior Implant Overdenture Restorative (SenIOR) program offers implant overdentures for free and is aiming to improve insurance coverage for the treatment.
From building a train to hosting an alpaca, this U-M facility serves student performers’ needs
For about 50 years, the University of Michigan’s Student Theatre Arts Complex has been quietly providing crucial pre-production support to student-run theater and other performance groups.
Ann Arbor resident trains “Michigan Conservation Dogs” to sniff out invasive species
Ann Arbor dog trainer Hannah Ashmore is building a network of dogs and handlers trained to sniff out environmental threats that human eyes can miss.
Beyond the books: How Toyota and the Ypsi District Library are opening doors to STEM
Since its partnership with the Ypsi District Library began in 2023, Toyota has provided $30,000 annually to expand programming, purchase educational equipment, and introduce young people to STEM professionals.
Ypsi Community Schools and Lincoln Consolidated Schools collaborate on learning initiative
The 3P Champions Collaborative Learning Initiative aims to develop a curriculum focused on STEM and experiential learning–and to pair teachers with “champions” experienced in the new approach. Students in pre-K–12 classrooms have been delving into hands-on, project-based learning while their teachers see increased support and leadership.
Ypsi officials and activists prepare for climate emergency
As extreme heat, wildfire smoke, and power outages become more and more prevalent in Washtenaw County, a growing network of local officials, health professionals, and community organizers is working to help Ypsilanti residents do more than simply weather the next emergency.
For Banned Books Week, Ann Arbor and Ypsi librarians and booksellers defend the freedom to read
Banned Books Week, Oct. 4 - 10, aims to draw attention to censorship and promote access to information. This year’s theme, “Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read,” will be reflected through programming at local libraries, bookstores, and other institutions.
Grizzly Learning Camp offers free, hands-on learning for all Ypsi Community Schools students
At GLC, students spend their summers building robots, designing escape rooms, learning to fish, and visiting local college campuses all while working with teachers, university students, and mentors.
Ypsilanti Heritage Foundation hosts 44th annual tour of historic homes
From noon to 5 p.m. on Oct. 4, residents and visitors are invited to join the Ypsilanti Heritage Foundation's 44th annual historic home tour, which includes six historic homes in Ypsi's Southside neighborhood.
University of Michigan program offers expensive denture treatment for free
The University of Michigan's Senior Implant Overdenture Restorative (SenIOR) program offers implant overdentures for free and is aiming to improve insurance coverage for the treatment.
From building a train to hosting an alpaca, this U-M facility serves student performers’ needs
For about 50 years, the University of Michigan’s Student Theatre Arts Complex has been quietly providing crucial pre-production support to student-run theater and other performance groups.
Ann Arbor resident trains “Michigan Conservation Dogs” to sniff out invasive species
Ann Arbor dog trainer Hannah Ashmore is building a network of dogs and handlers trained to sniff out environmental threats that human eyes can miss.
