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Screenshot from BARDEUM's "The Death of Cornelia" experience in the Roman Forum.

Ann Arbor company launches app designed to bring historical sites to life

BARDEUM provides fun, narrative-based audiovisual stories that deepen the experience of exploring a museum or historical site.

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Here’s why the Princeton Review ranked U-M the nation’s best undergrad program for entrepreneurs

Princeton and Entrepreneur magazine also ranked U-M's graduate program the eighth best for entrepreneurs. 

A group of Circles leaders and allies participate in Circles' volunteer education night.
Program matching low-income “leaders” with higher-income “allies” graduates second cohort

The Ypsilanti-based local chapter of the national Circles program is seeking to broaden its scope and enlist new participants.

Michigan Firehouse Museum and Education Center director Al Dyer Jr.
Ypsi’s Michigan Firehouse Museum aims to build profile as it celebrates its 20th anniversary

The museum will host its first paranormal investigation convention next month, and its new executive director has a number of other plans to reinvigorate the facility.

UMD's Center for Cyber Security and Intelligence Studies director Tamara Shoemaker
How inclusivity, education, and networking can bridge Ann Arbor’s cybersecurity talent gap

The gap between industry demand and workforce supply isn't unique to the Ann Arbor area, but local experts say our region also faces unique talent gap challenges.

LiquidGoldConcept staff make their first cast of the Lactation Simulation Model.
Ann Arbor startup seeks to improve public health education with breastfeeding simulator

LiquidGoldConcept's Lactation Simulation Model is a wearable vest that simulates breastfeeding and issues that can arise with mothers. 

Notes from a Village Project meeting.
Mentorship program for Ypsi-area kids affected by incarceration expands, seeks new volunteers

The Village Project's pilot effort was successful enough that Ypsilanti Community Schools administration not only decided to continue the program, but asked that it be made available to more students. 

Jim Irwin with two of the paintings from his collection.
Historic Ann Arbor art collection donated to Concordia University

The collection, donated by Ann Arbor resident and businessman Jim Irwin, comprises 33 paintings depicting Ann Arbor buildings or homes from the 19th century.

YCHS Choir Teacher Crystal Harding
How the Ypsilanti Community High School choir returned to the national spotlight

The choir hadn't competed in four years, but it recently took a first-place award in a Washington, D.C. competition and its teacher is now plotting a trip for students to sing at Carnegie Hall.

Video VIDEO: Uncovering the stories behind Parkridge Community Center’s portraits

Ward 1 Productions, Ypsilanti's youth-driven creative agency, takes a closer look at the stories behind Parkridge Community Center's portraits of important historical figures from Ypsi.

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