Graham Sustainability Institute

Opportunity

Learn About Michigan Public Act 233

Browse these resources to learn more about Michigan's new renewable energy siting law.

Meet Graham Sustainability Scholars

Take a look at the Graham Sustainability Scholars online yearbook (current and past Graham Scholars). Graham Scholars include undergraduate juniors and seniors from across campus. Interdisciplinary teams work collaboratively on sustainability projects (climate, energy justice, water quality. and more). Scholars teams work with local project partners.

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Engage with the Nation Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS)

The NERRS Science Collaborative, coordinated by the Water Center, funds user-driven, collaborative research and science transfer activities that address critical management needs identified by reserves.

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News

6/2/2026 - UM-Flint Students Turn Climate Passion Into Action Through Inaugural Fellowship

5/22/2026 - IAGLR Talks with Ian Stone in the Spring 2026 Issue of Lakes Letter

4/22/2026 - U-M Delegation Returns to MI Healthy Climate Conference, Connects with State Leaders

In the Media

6/1/2026 - The Cool Down: Michigan Battery Project Sparks Recall Effort After Farm Warns Noise Could Drive Away Bees ft. Madeleine Krol

5/21/2026 - Michigan Public: “Quite a Quick Change for Local Governments” as MI Looks To Boost Battery Energy Storage ft. Madeleine Krol

5/19/2026 - Michigan Advance: The Obscure Elections Behind Your Rural Energy Bill — And How To Vote ft. Sarah Mills

Upcoming Events

U-M Sustainability Events

Jun

Debbie Thompson Exhibition 6/4/2026 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Jun

Swap Shop 2nd Birthday Party 6/4/2026 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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U-M Sustainability Courses

EAS 750 | Urban Design Studio

This studio aims to further develop skills in conceptualization and visualization through consideration of contemporary urban design issues. It includes documentation and analysis of urban form and process, and explores site planning and design of the public realm. Issues of local and regional identity and sustainability inform the approach of the studio. Development of a portfolio will be a requirement of the course.

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News

In the Media

Upcoming Events

U-M Sustainability Events

Enhancing Collaborative Research

Developing Sustainability Leaders

Informing Policy and Practice

Climate

Water

Communities

Thore Bergman