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Celebrating the people, places, and programs illuminated by philanthropy at the University of Michigan. #LeadersAndBest

 Ann Arbor, MI
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U-M’s Go Blue Guarantee enables talented students to pursue their goals and make a difference in the world. Give to the Go Blue Guarantee today: myumi.ch/W2nGJ
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You can help propel U-M’s fight against poverty with a gift to @UmichPoverty today: myumi.ch/96Am9
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Join the 35 for 35 Crowdfunding Campaign to help celebrate and nurture the Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI), which has empowered students from all backgrounds for over three decades: myumi.ch/p74wj
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Thanks to the generosity of donors who gave to the Go Blue Guarantee, nursing student Josh Truchan’s journey at U-M was made possible. Give today & help more students become the difference-makers of tomorrow: myumi.ch/W2nGJ
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We’re celebrating 35 years of U-M’s Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI)! Since 1988, OAMI has created and nurtured a diverse campus community. Join our 35 for 35 Crowdfunding Campaign to help it continue: myumi.ch/p74wj
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Alumnus John Hoyns has committed $20 million to @UMichLaw to fund annual scholarships that prioritize students with financial need: myumi.ch/VMWwb
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Help students go blue! The Go Blue Guarantee provides life-changing tuition assistance to in-state students, and you can make a difference by giving today: myumi.ch/W2nGJ
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Thanks to #UMPovertySolutions, local organizations are poised to promote the financial health of #Detroit residents via the Family Mobility Savings Program. Make a gift to Poverty Solutions and be a part of this forward movement: myumi.ch/96Am9
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The M-Connect program at the Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI) connects transfer students to U-M experts, opportunities, and community. Give to OAMI and help guide students to success: myumi.ch/8e8QW
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The U-M Board of Regents recently strengthened the university’s commitment to the Go Blue Guarantee by expanding the tuition assistance program. You can help students go blue by giving to the Go Blue Guarantee: myumi.ch/W2nGJ
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#UMPovertySolutions is breaking down barriers in #Detroit. Recent research findings re: small businesses, worker demographics, & more will help local organizations advance financial well-being. Give now and ignite positive change: myumi.ch/96Am9
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The Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI) provides invaluable insights and resources to all students transitioning to campus life. Make a gift to OAMI to help more students succeed: myumi.ch/8e8QW
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Leaders & Best spoke to experts from the U-M Planet Blue Ambassador program and Biological Station, who emphasized the importance of working together to make large-scale changes to address climate change: myumi.ch/qGyNx
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While there is no shortage of ways to lessen our impact on the environment, U-M experts note that working together will help bring about the large-scale changes that are needed for a sustainable future. Story from @LeadersAndBest: myumi.ch/j7WyQ
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Alumnus Jerry Kowal (BBA ’96, JD ’99) established the Dr. Lubomyr M. Kowal Ukrainian Guest Lecture Fund at @umichLSA to commemorate his father’s memory and love for his native Ukraine. Learn more about the impact of the fund: myumi.ch/W2n8w
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Ranked tops in the state and nationally recognized for its Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) curriculum, @UMFlint’s physical therapy program is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. Feature from @LeadersAndBest: myumi.ch/m7W4j
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Ranked No. 1 in the state of Michigan, the @UMFlint physical therapy program is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year! Learn how donor support is producing research + helping to advance the next generation of physical therapists: myumi.ch/zwkR2
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Alumni Nicole & Amir Rubin make transformational gift to endow chair of @UMichSPH Health Management & Policy. "The pandemic showed us just how important public health is. The need for strong leaders in the field has never been greater," says Nicole Rubin ➡️myumi.ch/Gk3Wy
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From a new Ukrainian lecture fund to celebrating @UMFlint's top-ranked physical therapy program, read about the forward movement of @UMich philanthropy in this month’s Leaders & Best: myumi.ch/lbjuly23
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Help prospective U-M students thrive on campus, achieve their personal & professional goals, and earn a degree by giving to the Go Blue Guarantee! Give today: myumi.ch/W2nGJ
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