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Michigan Data Consulting Projects

By Rohan Athreya This semester, Michigan Data Consulting (MDC) ran five project teams consulting for the U-MFord School, NOMAD Science, Ballotpedia, Riot Games, and a student-led real estate start-up. For eachproject, a group of around 5 students plus two project leads provided data-related services to theirassigned organization, such as analyzing proprietary data regarding their performance […]

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Portrait of South Asia: Volume 2: Love

By Ridhi Gupta Portrait of South Asia (POSA) is the first South Asian magazine on campus, meant to be anauthentic portrait of the well-known and lesser-known aspects of South Asian identity, aspiringto include narratives from individuals regardless of their creative abilities or interests in order totruly gain an accurate representation of the South Asian student

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Xin Chào Việt Nam: Heritage & Harmony

By Linh Tran Reflecting on Community, Culture, and Leadership: VISA’s Spring 2025 Events The Vietnamese Student Association (VISA) at the University of Michigan had the incredibleopportunity to organize two impactful cultural events during the spring of 2025: Tết & Chill2025 and Xin Chào Việt Nam: Heritage & Harmony. Both events brought together members ofthe Vietnamese

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Corporate Trek Chicago 2025

By Kelly Linart On March 28th, 2025, Phi Gamma Nu successfully organized a professional trek to Chicago,providing over 40 students the chance to visit top companies, engage with Michigan alumni, andgain firsthand insight into day-to-day operations and recruitment processes. As Vice Presidentof External, I had the opportunity to coordinate this event, which aimed to foster

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Right to Success

By Richard Leon and Sylvia Rodriguez The Right to Success event, held on March 28th, 2025, marked a significant milestone in ourcontinued commitment to empowering marginalized students from underrepresentedcommunities across Michigan. In collaboration with the sisters of Delta Tau Lambda Sorority Inc.and the brothers of Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Inc., this program aimed toinspire

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Change the World Model United Nations

By Natalia Dussán Reflections on CWMUNParticipating in Change the World Model United Nations (CWMUN) was an invaluableexperience that expanded my understanding of international diplomacy, human rights advocacy,and effective leadership. As I reflect on my journey, I see how my initial goals, the challenges Iencountered, and the leadership skills I developed shaped my experience and future

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Project RISHI 2025 Spring Break Trip

By Shriya Mehta Project RISHI (Rural India Social and Health Improvement) is a student-runnonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the sustainable development andgrowth of rural Indian communities. For the past 8 months, our team has been collaboratingwith CanKids KidsCan, an India-based nonprofit organization dedicated to improving thetreatment, care, and support of pediatric cancer patients

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University of Michigan Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament

By Ganesh Palaniappan The University of Michigan Science Olympiad (UMSO) works to organize, plan, and execute twoScience Olympiad competitions – an invitational and regional tournament– that bring togetherSTEM-focused middle and high school students from around the country to campus every year.Through our event, we hope to spread our love for STEM and help support the

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Malaysian Cultural Night (MCN) 2025

By Siti Khadijah Sultan On February 15, 2025, the Michigan Malaysian Students Association (MiMSA) hosted itsannual Malaysian Cultural Night (MCN) at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre. This year’sevent featured a heartfelt and thought-provoking play, “Dear Wanita” (Dear Women),preceded by a short film and a captivating Zapin dance, a traditional Malayperformance. The play unfolded through the intricate

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