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Impact Areas

U-M will use its unparalleled excellence and vast intellectual resources to effect change in five identified impact areas.

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Life-Changing Education

Learning is transformational. We will make it more accessible and meaningful for all.

Life-Changing Education
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Human Health & Well-Being

Everyone has a right to be healthy and thriving. We will show the world what it takes to get there.

Human Health & Well-Being
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Democracy, Civic & Global Engagement

For a stronger democracy, we will champion the values and practices that lead the way.

Democracy, Civic & Global Engagement
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Energy, Climate Action, Sustainability and Environmental Equity

To protect the future of our planet, we will lead the way toward a more sustainable world.

Energy, Climate Action, Sustainability and Environmental Equity
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Advanced Technology

As creators and stewards of advanced technology, we will develop and harness innovation responsibly.

Advanced Technology
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Our Commitments

To realize our vision, we will make strategic investments in six core commitments that advance our mission:

Purpose-Driven Education and Student Experience Community Health Support, Prevention, and Performance Faculty and Staff Engagement and Experience Research, Scholarship, Discovery, and Artificial Intelligence Arts & Creative Expression Innovation, Partnerships, and Economic Development
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