University of Michigan- Dearborn

About

The official Facebook page of University of Michigan-Dearborn. Sharing news, accomplishments and the a-maize-ing things happening on our campus.

Story

Since its founding in 1959 with a gift of 196 acres from Ford Motor Company, University of Michigan-Dearborn has been distinguished by its commitment to providing excellent educational opportunities responsive to the needs of southeastern Michigan. Shaped by a history of interaction with business, government, and industry of the region, University of Michigan-Dearborn has developed into a comprehensive university offering undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degrees in arts and sciences, education, health and human services, engineering and computer science, and business.

One third of the campus, more than 70 acres, is maintained as one of the largest natural areas in metropolitan Detroit, serving as a research and educational resource for the campus and the region.

For the more than 9,000 enrolled students University of Michigan-Dearborn is a place where students learn and grow, explore new ideas, and acquire the knowledge and skills they need to achieve their personal and professional goals. As graduates of University of Michigan-Dearborn, students will have a broad knowledge of the many fields of human achievement, and will be prepared for their careers with imagination, reasoning, and creative problem-solving abilities.

The University of Michigan-Dearborn is fully accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Mission

University of Michigan-Dearborn is an inclusive, student-focused institution. We are committed to excellence in teaching, learning, research and scholarship, as well as access, affordability and metropolitan impact.

Founded on just over 200 beautiful acres of the original Henry Ford Estate, UM-Dearborn was forged in a community of working people with the global economy in mind.

We offer a transformative education reflective of University of Michigan acclaim and rooted in an ongoing commitment to transform metropolitan Detroit. Since our inception, we have set ourselves apart in higher education through intentional, meaningful engagement with local industry, government and nonprofits.

UM-Dearborn is rich in opportunities for independent and collaborative research, integrated learning and civic engagement. We are responsive to the changing needs of our diverse student body, the world in which they live and work, ever-advancing technologies, and a knowledge-based, global economy.

We accomplish this mission by:

*Empowering student learning through broad and deep interaction with the liberal arts and sciences, professional studies and cutting-edge research;
*Applying innovative pedagogies to advanced teaching and learning;
*Building the knowledge and skills essential for personal transformation, professional success and advancing the common good;
*Creating and sharing knowledge through pioneering research and maximizing our partnerships with diverse sectors of our community;
*Fostering a dynamic environment where innovation, openness and creativity flourish;
*Preparing our graduates to become engaged citizens and creative leaders, ready to offer inventive solutions to regional, national and global challenges;
*Forging mutually beneficial partnerships with businesses, community-based organizations, educational institutions and government agencies;
*Striving to be the institution of choice in southeast Michigan for individuals and organizations that value accessibility, flexibility, affordability, diversity, inclusion and preeminence in research, scholarship, education and engagement.