The “I Wish to Say” project is an effort to activate democracy through art. Since 2004 Sheryl Oring, and a group of typists, have set up portable officesRead More

  Ryan Perry, U-M junior, and Jumanah Saadeh, U-M graduate student, discuss what intersectionality means to them and incorporating intersectionality into advocacy work.     Interview conducted by Keara KottenRead More

    Coming back to campus has been strange. The U-M community is “logging in” from all across the world this semester. While some students chose to return to AnnRead More

  Interview conducted by Keara Kotten #UMSocial Intern and University of Michigan Class of 2022   Q: Hello, my name is Keara Kotten, and I have Jessica Gardiner here withRead More

    As students prepared to return to classes in a new way, they voiced expectations, concerns, and hopes for a public health-informed fall 2020 semester. Using guidance from theRead More

  University of Michigan senior student Josiah Walker shares his experiences being a student advocate bridging the gap between informal spaces on spaces and formal advocacy spaces. He also discussesRead More

    University of Michigan senior Chase Camp explores addressing and promoting mental health on campus and within the community, and highlights the work of the Wolverine Support Network (WSN)Read More

  Resident advisors Cam Turner and Ryan Victor Joseph describe life in the dorms, the first-year experience, and how they plan on embracing a hybrid semester.   Interview conducted byRead More

  University of Michigan senior Shreya Patil describes how she has adapted as president of a student organization, a virtual Festifall, and her excitement to be back in Ann Arbor.Read More

    Vaishnavi Krishnan and Divya Ramamoorthy, co-founders of Masks of Michigan, describe the mission behind their influential initiative to encourage mask-wearing on campus.   Interview conducted by Keara KottenRead More

  Michigan sophomore Alana Milow discusses her ideal fall semester, COVID apprehension, and how she wants to help build a Wolverine culture of care.   Interview conducted by Grant FlotoRead More

  Michigan junior Shannon Li shares her experience as a queer woman of color and the challenges and opportunities that come with expressing her identity. She encourages others to share theirRead More

    U-M senior and Speaker of the Black Student Union Thomas Vance emphasizes the importance of intersectionality and the difference between true allyship and performative allyship.    Interview conductedRead More

  On Friday, June 5, UMSocial brought together U-M students, faculty, and staff to show support and solidarity for the Black community through a Constructive Conversation for Societal Change. ThisRead More

  U-M senior, Quynh Tran, discusses her experiences as a minority student and ally on campus and actions for creating positive change for people of color.   Interview conducted byRead More

  In a world already gripped by digital connectivity, the COVID-19 pandemic’s stay-at-home orders, school and office closures, and ban on social gatherings somehow elevated the prominence of screens inRead More

  Michigan senior Jamilah Willis examines social inequities, privilege, and the constant fight for justice.   Interview conducted by Keara Kotten #UMSocial Intern and University Of Michigan Class of 2022Read More

  U-M Central Student Government Vice President Saveri Nandigama shares her perspective regarding campus climate, progressive action plans, and her commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.    Interview conducted byRead More

  Michigan senior and baseball player Isaiah Paige discusses his experiences as a Black student-athlete, where he hopes to see change, and how his inspirational TikTok gained so much traction.Read More

  Grant Floto is a graduating senior at the University of Michigan, majoring in Sport Management with a minor in Law, Justice, and Social Change. Grant has worked as aRead More