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587
center members
158
schools, colleges, and units engaged across 3 U-M campuses
120
partner institutions + organizations in 17 countries

2025 impact

Building a movement to improve global health equity is no small task, yet the achievements of our past year, fostered through dedicated collaboration with our global allies, affirm the remarkable potential that lies within the University of Michigan. As our valued friends and supporters each contribute their distinctive skills, knowledge, and talents to our collective mission, they affirm an essential truth: impactful, transformative change is possible, but is only achievable when we come together.

An interdisciplinary approach

The University of Michigan has a long tradition of international engagement and individual global health programs that have often been centered within its numerous colleges and institutes. The Center for Global Health Equity aims to enhance the ongoing work of these existing efforts by fostering connectivity to increase cross-campus initiatives and programming. Global health leaders from across our academic units provided input to help define the Center's thematic priorities and overall approach to impact.

The Center brings together faculty, staff, and students from across the U-M community with external partners in pursuit of novel global health solutions that can positively impact individuals and communities in low- and middle-income settings. Inspired by a catalytic gift—matched by the university—from Dr. Tachi and Leslie Yamada, the Center focuses on collaboration for meaningful change.

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