On the Heights: April 2026
April highlights include a special report on brain health, research on the impact of Michigan’s nutrition assistance programs, and awards for faculty and staff across departments.
Housing Results
Paula Lantz retires from the University of Michigan
During her 28-year tenure, Lantz taught and mentored more than 3,000 students and postdoctoral fellows and led major policy-relevant research initiatives.
Paula Lantz, whose work has helped shape national conversations about social determinants of health, will retire from the University of Michigan on May 31, 2026.
Ann Arbor residents spend guaranteed income on food, household supplies, housing
One year into Ann Arbor’s guaranteed income pilot program, the most common uses of the monthly payments were food, household supplies, and housing, according to a new report from the University of Michigan.
Michigan Public Health researchers address key housing needs
Michigan Public Health experts are working towards health equity by addressing persistent racial disparities in homeownership, the rising costs of housing, and the burden of affordability on Michigan's lowest-income residents.
On the Heights: March 2025
Departmental news, research highlights, community achievements, and more to help you stay connected with the Michigan Public Health community.
Research shows far-reaching costs of eviction filings to tenants--regardless of the outcome in court
Research published by Michigan Public Health shows the far-reaching costs of eviction filings for Pennsylvania tenants who had eviction cases filed against them.