CATEGORY: HEALTH AND WELLNESS

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Checking in: Fostering student mental health and well-being on campus

U-M health leader Dr. Lindsey Mortenson on fostering student wellness on campus and philanthropy’s role.
Published 9.19.2023
Second year Doctor of Physical Therapy student Desiree Frantum measures the angle of a patient’s bent knee.

Healing through movement

As the program celebrates its 70th anniversary this year and boasts the No. 1 physical therapy program in the state of Michigan, UM-Flint is not only preparing the next generation of physical therapists, but also producing research helping to advance the field, thanks, in part, to donor support.
Published 7.18.2023
An illustration of Molly Dobson in front of a navy blue frame and an image of Angell Hall.

The marvels of Molly Dobson

Loyal U-M donor, D-SIP supporter, and centenarian Molly Dobson (AB ’44) has given back to the university for 48+ years.
Published 5.16.2023
Illustration of people in winter weather.

6 tips to beat the winter blues

U-M expert shares ways to deal with the doldrums.
Published 1.16.2023

Urgent care

Ongoing health disparities could have catastrophic consequences. U-M experts are working to prevent them by bringing together efforts across campus—and private philanthropy—to not only treat life-threatening diseases, but root out the conditions that make so many people more susceptible to them.
Published 1.16.2023
A drop of liquid dispensing from a pipette into a test tube.

Prescription for success

At the University of Michigan’s nationally recognized College of Pharmacy, students are gaining early exposure to the field and helping to drive important discoveries about medications and the ways they behave in our bodies, thanks, in part, to donor support.
Published 1.16.2023

Giving Tuesday: Med students bring preventative care to underserved with community support

Wolverine Street Medicine helps fill the health care gap in SE Michigan thanks to a big response on the world’s largest day of giving.
Published 11.15.2022
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Hardwired to help

U-M psychologist and author Stephanie Preston discusses the evolutionary roots of altruism, why helping others helps us, and how to thrive in this giving season.
Published 11.15.2022
Inspiration

Inspiration gratitude and giving

As the holidays draw near and the season of gratitude and gift giving begins, many of us take time to reflect back on what has made the past year so special. We’d like to share with you some sentiments from our amazing donors about what has inspired them to give to Michigan.
Published 11.15.2022
Students celebrating Pride and the Spectrum 50th Anniversary logo

Howard Bragman creates million-dollar “coming out” fund at U-M

Bequest celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Spectrum Center, the nation’s oldest LGBTQIA+ college support center, with its largest ever gift.
Published 8.27.2021