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"A public university has a public responsibility.
The University of Michigan has a long and eminent history
of providing teaching, research, and service, all of
which benefits the public good. Our faculty, staff and
students are engaged in the issues of our society in
greater numbers than ever before. At any moment, we
have hundreds of research projects, classes, and volunteer
efforts that affect our region, our nation and even
the world." UM president Mary Sue Coleman first
spoke these words in her speech to the Faculty Senate
on the state of the University, fall 2003.
"Michigan is not simply a great university or
a great research university. It is one of the most outstanding
public research universities in the country, and its
public nature is a critical function of its identity.
[Our] public nature is both a tremendous distinction
and an awesome responsibility. It is essential that
America's great public universities remain excellent
and remain accessible, and that we continue to dedicate
ourselves to research and learning that benefits our
local and global welfare."
We are happy to work with you to identify faculty,
college or special project partners in bettering our
lives and our communities. The stories that link, below,
offer you a sense of the range of important work underway
across the University.
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