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MARI Celebrates and Sends Trainees from 2021-22 Into the World

August 19, 2022 General, News, Psych Clinic, UCCF

The Mary A. Rackham Institute (MARI) recently celebrated the class of 2021-22 trainees.  MARI had 29 graduates who worked at two of the centers in numerous positions. These trainees worked at the University Psychological Clinic, and the University Center for…

Stroke Survivors Stop in Ann Arbor While Cycling Across America

August 15, 2022 General, News, UMAP

Debra Meyerson and Steven Zuckerman made a special stop in Michigan recently as they cycle across America, spreading awareness about stroke, aphasia and recovery with Stroke Across America. They stopped in Ann Arbor and Detroit during their 4,300-mile journey to…

UMAP and Former Clients Featured in Atlanta Journal Constitution

July 25, 2022 General, Media Coverage, News, UCLL, UMAP

The U-M Aphasia Program (UMAP) and former UMAP clients Anna and Ryan Teal were recently featured in an article published by the Atlanta Journal Constitution (AJC). The article was featured as the cover story of Inspire Atlanta, a section in…

New Group for Former U-M Aphasia Program Care Partners

July 21, 2022 General, News, UMAP

The University of Michigan Aphasia Program (UMAP) at the University Center for Language and Literacy (UCLL) is offering a new group for former U-M Aphasia Program care partners. This group is an informal way for care partners to connect with…

MARI Internship Virtual Open House 2022

July 20, 2022 Events, General, Job or Fellowship, Training

Get to know the Mary A. Rackham Institute (MARI) during the internship virtual open house, scheduled for 9–10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Learn about the 2022 internship positions, including Adult Track and Child Track placements. The virtual open houses…

May is Mental Health Awareness Month: What to Know

May 10, 2022 General, News

Each year, the month of May is dedicated to raising awareness about mental health and the millions of people who are affected by mental illness. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly one in five U.S. adults live…

Parenting Through Separation and Divorce Virtual Workshop – Summer 2022

May 10, 2022 Events, General, News, Parenting, UCCF, Workshops

The University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF) is offering new Summer dates for the free Parenting Through Separation and Divorce workshop. The link to access the online workshop is provided to participants after registration. All Summer 2022 sessions…

Aphasia Fund Breaks the $100K Donations Mark and Growing!

March 11, 2022 General, News, Success Story, UCLL

When Tyler Thomas set out to complete a full Ironman competition in fall 2021, he knew dedicating the race to close family friend Tim Wadhams felt right. Tyler decided to tackle the feat of endurance in honor of Tim —…

NEW FEATURE: Credit Card Payments in MARI Patient Portal

March 9, 2022 General, News

As of March 7, 2022, we have changed how clients make credit card payments for services received at MARI. When we asked clients about their overall experiences with MARI, responses were overwhelmingly positive about the services received and the people…

MARI Achieves Third Expedited Re-Accreditation

February 11, 2022 General, News

The Mary A. Rackham Institute (MARI) is excited to announce its re-accreditation from the Council on Accreditation (COA). This is the organization’s third re-accreditation after an extensive review of operations, clinical care outcomes, and stakeholder feedback. MARI was originally accredited…