UM-Dearborn has been named to Kiplinger's 100 Best Values in Public Colleges for 2008-2009. Colleges are included on this distinguished list based on  quality of
academics, caliber of students, affordability, graduation rates, and  average debt after graduation.

UM-Dearborn received 66 out of a possible 70 points in the Michigan Department of Education’s (MDE) recent report on the state’s 31 teacher-preparation programs, earning it a ranking in the “Exemplary” category, the highest category possible.

UM-Dearborn embraces the traditions of excellence and academic achievement of the University of Michigan and adds a tremendously strong commitment to this metropolitan region.

Experiential opportunities--over 700 paid co-ops and internships, real-world research alongside faculty, over 125 student organizations, "Civic Engagement" project, and Honors Program--help students become assets to their communities and provide UM-Dearborn advantages as graduates pursue employment in our fast-changing economy.

"Hiring graduates, I have found that they have been immediately ready to enter the world of work, that they have had very practical experience, and really have had a sense of discipline already instilled in them."
     -Sheryl Maibach, Alumna
       VP of Marketing and Sales, Barton Malow

The Institute for Advanced Vehicle Systems is accelerating applied research for advanced vehicle systems in the areas of product development, design and manufacturing of new generation vehicles.

The Institute for Local Government provides courses for members of school boards and city councils, including workshops on issues ranging from health-care policy to “Dealing with Hate,” as well as how-to classes on running for office.

At UM-Dearborn's Environmental Interpretive Center, people of all ages can learn about environmental issues, what is being done and how they can make a difference.

UM-Dearborn is a leading participant in the Rouge Gateway Partnership, a coalition of industry, municipalities, and educational and cultural institutions that are revitalizing the Rouge River and its watershed. Cleaner water, the return of fish and wildlife, and sustainable development along the Rouge banks are among the most visible results. Learn more...

“Difficult Dialogues” is an initiative funded by the Ford Foundation that aims to promote a campus environment where sensitive subjects such as race and religion can be discussed honestly and productively. By locating the discussion in the context of an open and civil university environment, students are truly able to explore and find together new understandings of the issues that often divide us.

An ongoing university collaboration with New Detroit, one of Detroit’s leading civil rights organizations, has brought hundreds of students together on campus for open and honest discussions of the issues of race and ethnicity that continue to persist in our society. "Conversations on Race: Voices of a New Generation" have had an impact on the campus, and have served as a model for other colleges and universities as well.

More than 70 acres of campus are maintained as one of the largest natural areas of metropolitan Detroit. Take the 7 Wonders Tour now and see what lies in our backyard!

Over 500 faculty, not teaching assistants, create a unique and enriching learning experience for approximately 8,700 enrolled students in bachelor's and master's degree programs. 

"Each student really does get their professor's attention."
     -Tony Lin, Student
       College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters