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University of Michigan graduate Emily Dean shows off her Arts Honors Cords.

U-M Arts Honors Cords allow grads to mark arts’ importance in their studies

A University of Michigan program allows graduating students to show off the importance of arts in their academic careers through an Arts Honors Cord to wear with their caps and gowns.

A protestor holds a sign reading "Protect Trans Kids."
The University of Michigan has stopped gender-affirming care for minors. Here’s how that affects local trans youth.

Michigan teenagers are now seeking alternative sources of treatment after the University of Michigan ended gender-affirming health care for minors.

Washtenaw County staff demonstrate a food scrap collection bin.
Washtenaw County food scrap drop-off program expands to Dexter and Salem Township

The Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office is expanding its Food Scrap Drop-off Pilot Program to serve Dexter and Salem Township. 

A promotional graphic announcing Ann Arbor SPARK's membership in the Global Institute on Innovation Districts.
Ann Arbor SPARK joins global network of innovation districts

Ann Arbor SPARK has joined The Global Institute on Innovation Districts Global Network, allowing it to collaborate with over 50 innovation districts in 14 countries.

University of Michigan Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics Director Gabriel Ehrlich presents the 41st annual Washtenaw County Economic Outlook report.
Washtenaw County economic outlook report forecasts measured growth despite national and global risks

A new economic outlook report forecasts that Washtenaw County's economy will see continued, measured growth through 2028. 

Melisa Tasker, a program manager at Washtenaw County Community Mental Health.
Expanded mental health crisis services have big results in Washtenaw County

Washtenaw County is serving more people experiencing mental health crises, as well as reducing arrests and hospitalizations, through two new mental health crisis response services.

A poster for the Paper Paper Art Book Fair in Ann Arbor.
New Ann Arbor art book fair will spotlight small presses and local artists

The Paper Paper Art Book Fair at the CLUSTER Museum in Ann Arbor will feature a few dozen art book vendors.

Students and staff rehearse a production of "The Little Mermaid" at the Professional Youth Theater of Michigan.
“So many kids want to do this”: Ann Arbor and Ypsi’s youth theater companies prioritize accessibility

The youth theater scene in Washtenaw County is a vibrant and collaborative network, offering young performers a range of opportunities.

Inaugural State of the County address celebrates Washtenaw County’s recent achievements

The event marked the county's bicentennial and looked back at its pre-colonization roots while highlighting recent government achievements.

Blue Origin astronaut, former NASA rocket scientist, STEM entrepreneur, and Washtenaw Community College (WCC) alum Aisha Bowe.
Astronaut WCC alum returns to alma mater as TEDxWCC featured speaker

Approximately a year after returning from space, Aisha Bowe returned to the WCC campus on April 9 as the featured speaker at the TEDxWCC event.

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