15 Year Book - Flipbook - Page 108
WOLVERINE EXPRESS
The Wolverine Express is an innovative high school visitation initiative that invites University of
Michigan faculty, staff and students to Michigan high schools. This program aims to inspire and
empower students through engaging presentations on college access and career exploration,
illuminating the various pathways to higher education and providing students with essential
information about their college options. By fostering connections between U-M and the K-12
community, Wolverine Express is a conduit for resource collaboration, developing sustainable
partnerships, and promoting excitement about future opportunities. U-M representatives
motivate students to envision and pursue their unique educational and career aspirations by
sharing personal and professional stories, initiating meaningful dialogues about the value of
higher education and encouraging students to explore careers they may not have previously
considered.
Wolverine Express’ Origins
The idea for Wolverine Express
begins at CEO, with Marie Ting and
Nick Collins creating the program’s
foundation.
2010
2011
First Wolverine Express Visit
Graduate student Kim Lijana supports
the first Wolverine Express visit.
MLive
Pilot Evaluation
Wolverine Express is featured
in MLive.
2013
Partnership with Alumni Association
Wolverine Express and the U-M Alumni
Association join together to bring U-M alumni
to Osborn High School in Detroit.
2018
Wolverine Express begins
a pilot program
evaluation, collecting
feedback from teachers
and students, as well as
U-M faculty and staff.
Wolverine Express Gets Press
Wolverine Express is highlighted on
the U-M home page and the front
cover of the University Record.
