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          DegreesUMCI offers innovative master’s degrees and academic pathways that connect Detroit to the cutting edge of research and industry. 
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          CertificatesUMCI workforce programs empower Detroiters to advance their careers with accessible, career-aligned training. 
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        Youth ProgramsUMCI youth programs spark curiosity and open doors for Detroit-area middle and high school students through hands-on STEAM learning, mentorship, and pathways to college and careers. 
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  U-M to lease UMCI residential building
The University of Michigan Center for Innovation in Detroit will lease a residential tower at 2205 Cass Ave., being developed by Related Companies and Olympia Development of Michigan.
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          Learn More about U-M closes on nearly 2.3 acres of land in DetroitU-M closes on nearly 2.3 acres of land in Detroit
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          Learn More about UMCI design approved, construction ramps upUMCI design approved, construction ramps up
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          Learn More about About the UMCI DirectorAbout the UMCI DirectorScott Shireman, an experienced higher education administrator with deep expertise in global and online education, is the inaugural director of the University of Michigan Center for Innovation in Detroit. 
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          Learn More about UMCI breaks ground: Center to spur economic growth, educational enrichment in DetroitUMCI breaks ground: Center to spur economic growth, educational enrichment in Detroit
Envisioned as a hub for innovation, the UMCI building in downtown Detroit will offer cutting-edge graduate and certificate programs that develop the future-oriented skills needed to fuel regional growth and attract both emerging startups and leading employers.
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        May 2027 Expected Open Date 
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        7 Schools and Colleges in new graduate degree development 
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        200,000 Gross square feet 
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        43 Miles from Ann Arbor to UMCI 
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        15 Miles from Dearborn to UMCI 
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        70 Miles from Flint to UMCI 
 
    As someone who both documents Detroit’s evolution and builds within it, this project feels special. The University of Michigan Center for Innovation is a reminder that when institutions listen to the community, development becomes more than construction—it becomes collaboration.
Edward Carrington, Founder of Flux City
