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Donor impact stories

UMSI donors transform the school through their generosity. Below are some stories that illustrate the power of philanthropy to advance UMSI’s mission.

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Support UMSI students this Giving Blueday

03/17/2025

The University of Michigan’s annual day of giving is March 19. UMSI invites donors to support student emergency funding, engaged learning opportunities and more. 

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Global leaders in tech and AI join UMSI Advisory Board

02/05/2025

Mark Gurman, Yunyao Li and John Thompson bring expertise in tech journalism and AI — along with personal ties to UMSI’s mission. 

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On Giving Tuesday, help Michigan residents Go Blue all the way through grad school

12/02/2024

Gifts made to UMSI on Dec. 3 will support the UMSI Go Blue Graduate Scholarship, which benefits low-income Michigan residents pursuing a master’s degree at UMSI.

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U-M students compete to shape Michigan’s innovation economy

11/21/2024

Three teams competed as finalists in UMSI’s Future of Work Case Study Competition, pitching ambitious ideas for fostering entrepreneurship and keeping talented graduates in Michigan.

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Entrepreneur RJ Jain establishes research fund to nurture student innovators

11/14/2024

As founder and CEO of Price.com and executive producer of the Netflix documentary “Kiss the Ground,” U-M alum RJ Jain believes innovation and social impact share the same soil.

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RJ Jain, founder and CEO of Price.com, joins UMSI Advisory Board

09/25/2024

Tech entrepreneur and U-M alumnus RJ Jain will join current board members in advancing UMSI’s mission and supporting its students.

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Community college students see themselves at U-M through CCSI program

08/08/2024

UMSI’s Community College Summer Institute, launched in 2017, gives students time and space to explore information science and student life at U-M. 

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Three new members appointed to UMSI Advisory Board

07/22/2024

Ben Sun, Kelli Turner and Paul Woods bring industry leadership in tech entrepreneurship, media and automotive UX design, respectively. They will help to advance the mission of the School of Information.

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‘More than a class project’: UMSI Expo features student innovations with social impact

04/30/2024

Expo ’24 showcased solutions to some of society’s toughest problems. These are projects that go beyond course requirements. 

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2024 UMSI Student Project Exposition award recipients announced

04/23/2024

15 top projects earned awards, representing excellence in user experience design, digital curation, civic engagement, entrepreneurship and more. 

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