1. Meet Detroit Teens Preparing For Careers As Doctors

    Mark Rivett posted July 18, 2019

    Read Full Article at Deadline Detroit

    In partnership with the University of Michigan, the seven-year-old Doctors of Tomorrow effort is focused on diversifying the future of health care by exposing underrepresented minority students to careers in medicine, as well as providing them with foundational skills to pursue a career in health sciences.

    Jonathan F. Finks

    Dr. Jonathan F. Finks, Associate Professor of Surgery
    Co-Director, Michigan Bariatric Surgery Collaborative
    Advisor, Global Health and Disparities Path of Excellence

    “These kids are willing to go the extra mile. These are the ones who we felt if we were able to shepherd them along and provide them mentorship, guidance and hopefully some financial support, then we could get them to medical school to sort of start a pipeline that begins in high school and follows them all the way to college.” – Dr. Jonathan Finks

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  2. Michigan Women’s Sports Task Force Includes U-M Faculty and Coach

    Mark Rivett posted June 19, 2019

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    On June 17, 2019 Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order establishing the Task Force on Women in Sports. The goal of the task force will be to develop recommendations for legislation, policies, and programs to address problems in access to sports for Michigan women and girls in sports. A statement from Governor Whitmer’s office said that female athletes routinely face lower levels of investment, training resources, and safety assurances than male athletes.

    Governor Gretchen Whitmer

    Governor Gretchen Whitmer

    “Young girls and women who are participating in sports in Michigan deserve the same opportunities as their male counterparts. These possibilities extend well beyond time on the playing field,” Governor Whitmer said. “Playing basketball in high school allowed me to develop leadership skills while learning about the importance of teamwork.”

    Among those named to the task force are University of Michigan associate dean for Graduate Affairs, professor of Sport Management, and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Lead for the School of Kinesiology Ketra Armstrong, and University of Michigan softball coach and National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame member Carol Hutchins.


  3. U of M Alumni Club Honors 2019 Scholarship Recipients

    Mark Rivett posted June 5, 2019

    Read full article at Fox 47

    The U of M Club of Greater Lansing hosted its annual scholarship reception on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. The reception took place at the Turner Dodge House in Lansing.

    Scholarship Recipients include:

    • Ena Humphries, Jackson High School
    • Julian Lanum, Lansing Catholic High School
    • Diamond Lewis, Grand Ledge High School
    • Giselle Mesa, Eastern High School
    • Ridesh Rai, J.W. Sexton High School
    • Landon Rodgers, DeWitt High School
    • Navpreet Singh, Waverly High School
    • Allana Tran, East Lansing High School
    • Josh Virk, Okemos High School
    • Huaijin Wang, Haslett High School
    • Riley Wegryn-Jones, Holt High School

    Read full article at Fox 47