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    Remembering Kathy Wilbur

    “Kathy was a pillar of Michigan's higher education landscape and an integral part of the work of the URC. Her passing marks the loss of an exceptional advocate, leader and believer in the transformative power of education and research. Kathy's dedication to the advancement of Michigan's…

    Remembering Kathy Wilbur

    “Kathy was a pillar of Michigan's higher education landscape and an integral part of the work of the URC. Her passing marks the loss of an exceptional…

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    Opinion: Research universities leading the way in…

    Together, we are committed to fighting climate change and are marshaling all of our resources to combat this crisis through sustainability. Read more from URC presidents - Santa J. Ono (U-M), President Kimberly Andrews Espy (WSU) and Interim President Teresa K. Woodruff (MSU).

    Opinion: Research universities leading the way in…

    Together, we are committed to fighting climate change and are marshaling all of our resources to combat this crisis through sustainability. Read more…

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    URC Institutions Deliver $20.6B to Michigan's Economy

    For every dollar that the state has invested in URC institutions, the URC has contributed $22 back into the state economy, impacting every county in Michigan.

    URC Institutions Deliver $20.6B to Michigan's…

    For every dollar that the state has invested in URC institutions, the URC has contributed $22 back into the state economy, impacting every county in…

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Michigan’s University Research Corridor (URC) is one of the nation’s top academic research clusters and the leading engine for innovation in Michigan and the Great Lakes region. An alliance of Michigan State University, the University of Michigan and Wayne State University, the URC is focused on increasing economic prosperity and connecting Michigan to the world.

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  • "The URC is an incredible asset for our industry, state, and citizens in terms of the scale of R&D conducted at its universities in critically important areas. Medical and healthcare discoveries with the potential to improve and save lives position Michigan as a top state for innovation in the life, medical and health sciences."

    -Michael Jandernoa, Former Chairman of the Board and CEO of Perrigo Company