Leaders & Best: Giving to Michigan

Leaders & Best: Giving to Michigan Celebrating the University of Michigan's philanthropic spirit and impact on our world. Check out Michigan Giving at giving.umich.edu 🎁

Leaders & Best publishes stories of the University of Michigan’s most remarkable people, programs, and happenings. As a university publication, it caters to the donors and volunteers who help make Michigan a world-class university with global reach and limitless potential. On this page, we celebrate the U-M community’s philanthropic spirit by highlighting its far-reaching influence on our state, o

ur nation, and our world—because we don’t just believe in giving to Michigan. We believe in giving through Michigan.

New findings from the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging show that many adults over 50 say pets help ...
06/03/2026

New findings from the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging show that many adults over 50 say pets help reduce stress, provide purpose, encourage physical activity, and improve overall well-being. However, the research also highlights real challenges such as rising costs and the strain pet care can place on budgets. The poll offers thoughtful insights about the ways pets impact mental, physical, and social health, while also sharing how older adults are weighing the benefits against financial realities.

Summer may be just around the corner 🌞, but giving at Michigan is not taking any time off. University of Michigan donors...
06/02/2026

Summer may be just around the corner 🌞, but giving at Michigan is not taking any time off. University of Michigan donors are busy doubling their impact through the Michigan Matching Program. They are seeing their gifts matched up to $100 per month for 12 months, and you can too! Join this community of busy, generous Wolverines committed to making a difference. 🌞

06/01/2026

In the month of June, as we do every month, we celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. Happy Pride Month from Leaders & Best!

After a teacher encouraged him to take his potential seriously, Michigan Engineering alumnus Jhawan Davis (BSEIO ’19) tu...
05/29/2026

After a teacher encouraged him to take his potential seriously, Michigan Engineering alumnus Jhawan Davis (BSEIO ’19) turned that inspiration into action. Through the Detroit Educational Takeover, he’s helping Detroit Public Schools students access tutoring, mentorship, and new opportunities in STEM.

Since 2022, DET has supported hundreds of students while partnering with Michigan Engineering to create hands-on learning experiences that expand what young people see for their futures.

Recently, University of Michigan School of Nursing students volunteered at Gleaners Community Food Bank as part of their...
05/27/2026

Recently, University of Michigan School of Nursing students volunteered at Gleaners Community Food Bank as part of their Population Health clinical course, gaining firsthand experience with the social determinants of health and the realities of food insecurity in our communities.

By helping prepare and distribute food, students connected clinical learning with community impact, building empathy, leadership, and a deeper understanding of person-centered care.

Experiences like these prepare future nurses to care for patients, not just in hospitals, but in the context of their everyday lives.

Ready to get that garden planted? Be sure to stop by the native plant sale at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols...
05/26/2026

Ready to get that garden planted? Be sure to stop by the native plant sale at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum Saturday, May 30 through Sunday, May 31, and help foster biodiversity in your own garden! 🪴

Members shop early and receive a discount. Proceeds go to MBGNA.

Let us honor and remember the lives of all those who have served our country.
05/25/2026

Let us honor and remember the lives of all those who have served our country.

Spring has arrived and brought with it to the Leaders & Best a new chancellor for UM-Dearborn, first-gen students findin...
05/22/2026

Spring has arrived and brought with it to the Leaders & Best a new chancellor for UM-Dearborn, first-gen students finding their way at U-M thanks to scholarship support, lasting impact from one very special U-M alumna and longtime donor, The Michigan Daily celebrating gifts that support its independent journalism, and more.

Hanna felt inspired to give thanks to the University of Michigan-Flint food pantry.
05/21/2026

Hanna felt inspired to give thanks to the University of Michigan-Flint food pantry.

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