URC Researchers Resume and Schools Continue to Fight COVID-19

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Campus Research Facilities Reactivated

Like many universities and organizations during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the institutions that make up Michigan's University Research Corridor (URC) – Michigan State University, the University of Michigan and Wayne State University – moved classes online and shifted to conducting most research remotely.

By mid July, thousands of researchers returned to their respective campuses, moving research activity back to campus as part of plans to continue research and innovation at all three universities.

URC medical deans discuss safety of medical treatment

Caution and fear have kept Michiganders home, rather than receive needed medical treatment. Doctors with the three universities are taking steps to help their patients through new methods. Drs. Norman J. Beauchamp Jr., Marschall S. Runge and Mark Schweitzer, in The Detroit News, discuss the importance of seeking medical care during this time, as offices and hospitals are prepared and safe to provide treatment.

Michigan State University

To visit Michigan State University's COVID-19 webpage, click here. See the latest from MSU's response and ways to support health care professionals.

University of Michigan

To visit the University of Michigan's COVID-19 webpage, click here. See how U-M is leading health and business areas through the pandemic:

Wayne State University

To view Wayne State University's COVID-19 webpage, click here. See how WSU is providing expertise on a national scale, helping Metro Detroit residents and more:

Michigan's University Research Corridor (URC) is one of the nation's top academic research clusters and the leading engine for innovation in Michigan and the Great Lakes region. An alliance of Michigan State University, the University of Michigan and Wayne State University, the URC is focused on increasing economic prosperity and connecting Michigan to the world.