Center for Educational Outreach (CEO)
Inform, Engage, Inspire
Expanding Access. Empowering Futures.
The University of Michigan’s Center for Educational Outreach (CEO) connects schools, students, and communities across the state to life-changing educational opportunities. Through innovative programs, strong partnerships, and statewide experiences, we help students see themselves in college—and give them the tools to get there.
Three Pillars of Outreach
- K-12 to College Partnerships – We collaborate with schools and communities to build clear pathways from high school to higher education.
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Student Experience – We bring students to campus, connect them with resources, and inspire their academic journeys.
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Statewide & Campus Engagement – We design events and resources that connect Michigan communities to the university’s strengths and opportunities.
“As the K-12 outreach hub on campus, CEO is committed to leveraging U-M’s resources and expertise to increase educational opportunities in Michigan. It’s the people, faculty, staff, and student leaders, who provide engaging experiences that introduce students to majors and disciplines, in addition to campus, and inspire the next generation of Wolverines. As U-M’s campus is vast and highly decentralized, CEO provides a community and home for those engaged in outreach to be part of something larger than their individual program.”
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- CEO’s PAL in Michigan Union on 5-13-2025
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- GearUp’s 2023 Summer Experience on 7-25
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- Raise Scholars campus visit on 4-8-2025
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- Raise Scholars campus visit on 4-8-2025
Impact Snapshot
6000+
students served annually
24+
schools and districts partnered with
40+
counties reached statewide
“Colleges and universities are pivotal in shaping the future workforce, especially in management, technology, and professional fields. A workforce that reflects all segments of society is essential for achieving the most productive outcomes. Thus, an economic imperative exists for a highly educated and diverse workforce. The CEO staff's mission is to create and support educational enrichment activities that address these imperatives.”
Get Involved Today
For Faculty & Staff
Collaborate on Outreach – Bring your expertise to Michigan’s students.
For Donors
Support Our Work – Help make higher education accessible for all.
Land Acknowledgement Statement
The University of Michigan is located on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe people. In 1817, the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Bodewadami Nations made the largest single land transfer to the University of Michigan. This was offered ceremonially as a gift through the Treaty at the Foot of the Rapids so that their children could be educated. Through these words of acknowledgment, their contemporary and ancestral ties to the land and their contributions to the university are renewed and reaffirmed.
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- CEO–PCC in Michigan Union on 10-29-2024
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- CEO Partner Appreciation Luncheon on 5-9-2024 in Palmer Commons
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- CEO’s PAL in Michigan Union on 5-13-2025
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- CEO–honoring founders and shapers in Palmer Commons on 9/30/2024
“There is no substitute for caring. Time and time again, I saw the CEO team’s love and respect for the many K-12 and college students they impacted and the many graduate students, staff and faculty with whom they worked to enhance their outreach efforts and impact. They combine their uncommon passion and dedication with hard-earned expertise to create lasting, effective partnerships.”