University of Michigan Law School • 21st April 2026

Claudio Visco, LLM ’83, Leads the International Bar Association

Claudio Visco steps into the role of IBA president for 2026 at a time when increasing threats to the rule of law, judicial independence, and the legal profession have challenged the international legal order.

University of Michigan Law School • 21st April 2026

3L David Weaver Selected for Institute for Policy Integrity Fellowship at NYU Law

Weaver’s path to law school included spending time in the Amazon rainforest, serving in the US Marine Corps, and working on a master’s project on parking regulations.

U-M Erb Institute • 6th April 2026

Two Erb alumni help expand composting in Washtenaw County - U-M Erb

A composting program in Washtenaw County recently brought together two former Erb Institute classmates.

U-M Erb Institute • 11th November 2025

Professor Len Middleton Leads MAP Teams Driving the Global Tipping Points Program Toward Net Zero Solutions

Central to COP30 in Brazil this month is the concept of global tipping points, outlined by the Global Tipping Points program.

Running Industry Diversity Coalition • 18th September 2025

Opening the Path to Trail Running

A toolkit for runners, retailers, and communities

U-M Erb Institute • 20th February 2025

Empowering regenerative agriculture and circularity at J.Crew

One of the programs O’Hare is especially proud of is that J.Crew is supporting 35 cotton farmers across the U.S. by paying them directly to fund their transition to regenerative agriculture.

Starting Line 1928 • 12th December 2024

Sara Mae Berman — Starting Line 1928

In 1969, 32-year-old Sara Mae Berman was the first woman to cross the finish line in the Boston Marathon. She did it again in 1970 and 1971. But women weren’t allowed to enter officially.

Parents • 5th November 2024

The Childhood Hobby Shared by 69% of Women Leaders

Girls who play sports can benefit in many ways, including improving their physical and mental health and boosting their academic performance. A recent study by the Women’s Sports Foundation shows that sports prepare girls to be leaders, too.

Stanford Social Innovation Review • 31st August 2024

Closing the Racial Diversity Gap in Medicine

A growing body of research shows a positive correlation between the racial diversity of doctors and health outcomes for underserved communities. Yet data reveals a significant disparity in representation across US racial demographics.

U-M Erb • 19th March 2024

Tom Lyon’s book on corporate political responsibility helps to ‘unrig’ the system

Many Americans believe business has too much influence in politics, says Erb faculty member Tom Lyon, the Dow Chair of Sustainable Science, Technology and Commerce.

Starting Line 1928 • 22nd June 2023

Sika Henry — Starting Line 1928

Sika Henry has made a name for herself in triathlon and in running. She became the first African American woman to qualify for her pro card in triathlon in 2021, and in 2022, she broke the Virginia State 100K Road Record.

Second Wave Michigan • 9th June 2023

Coordinating care for mental and physical health

Pallavi Munikrishna is director of Integrated Health Services and CCBHC (Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic) at Development Centers, a human services nonprofit organization in Detroit.

Prism • 5th June 2023

Illinois law mandates general paid leave for workers

Many jobs include a certain amount of paid sick, vacation, or personal leave for workers. A worker who becomes ill, needs to care for a sick family member, or wants to take a day off can use this leave without any interruption in pay. But many workers don’t have any paid leave—so if they take leave, they lose income.

RIDC • 8th May 2023

How Committed to Racial Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Is Your Favorite Running Brand? — Running Industry Diversity Coalition (RIDC)

Many runners want to support brands that share their values—including those related to racial and social justice.

U-M Erb - • 7th April 2023

It’s time for the end of the fossil-fuel industry as we know it

With climate change, “we are confronted with an existential crisis that requires radical action if we are to respond with adequate scope and scale,” Andrew J. Hoffman and Douglas M. Ely argue.

U-M Erb Institute | Business for Sustainability • 31st March 2023

Justice should be an action, not only a core value

The Erb Institute recently convened the workshop “Building Connections for Business, Sustainability & Justice Research,” bringing together scholars, corporate leaders and advocates to explore how research can inform solutions to pressing environmental, social and racial justice challenges.

SeenTheMagazine.com • 22nd February 2023

Technology’s Toll on Our Bodies and What to do About it

Many of us spend significant amounts of time in front of a computer and using smartphones, tablets, and other electronic devices every day. This technology enables us to do many things faster and easier — but health experts say it can also harm our bodies.

Second Wave Michigan • 10th February 2023

Youth take the lead in fighting trauma

Sirrita Darby is the executive director of Detroit Heals Detroit, a nonprofit that combats trauma in youth.

Second Wave Michigan • 24th January 2023

Reshaping how people with mental health challenges see themselves

Summer Berman is executive director of Fresh Start Clubhouse in Ann Arbor, a community that provides resources for people with mental illness and supports them in their recovery through meaningful work and relationships.

Sustain.Life • 18th January 2023

Is there a problem with carbon removal technology?

Carbon removal stories have become part of both climate and mainstream news—companies including Shopify, Stripe, Google, and Facebook are notable investors in new carbon removal technology. On the surface, carbon removal tech seems like it could be a magic wand for all our climate problems, but the reality is more complicated.