Partnering across Michigan to widen learning opportunities
Talent exists in every Michigan community. Expanding Access connects people and programs across the state—linking schools, libraries, community groups, and employers to create lifelong pathways to learning and opportunity. Together, we’re crafting the future of learning by making education more connected, practical, and inclusive.
Why It Matters
- Educational opportunity shouldn’t depend on where you live or the resources around you.
- Building partnerships across Michigan strengthens both local communities and the university.
- Expanding Access keeps learning open to everyone, across ages and stages of life.
Guiding Questions
Questions We’re Exploring
- How do we create pathways that serve students while genuinely strengthening communities?
- What does reciprocal partnership look like across different geographic and economic contexts?
- How can university resources enhance rather than replace local educational expertise?
Michigan’s Commitments to Access & Opportunity
Initiatives across U-M expanding educational pathways and removing barriers to learning.
Together, these efforts reflect Michigan’s public mission: expanding opportunity not only at U-M, but across the state—supporting education wherever learning happens.
