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Mentorship & Networking

Each year, Michigan M.A.D.E. hosts an exclusive football only networking event for our professional athletes with the support of our donors. Over 100 Michigan alumni leaders return to campus to mentor, share career insights, and open doors to internships and job opportunities. With small, powerful sessions and direct access to industry professionals, our players leave with lasting connections and a clear path toward success beyond the game.

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2023 Networking Event

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2024 Networking Event

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The University of Michigan has the largest and most influential alumni networks in the world, with over 670,000 living alumni spread across all 50 states and more than 180 countries.

Over 100+ CEOs of Fortune 500 and international companies have Michigan degrees

This global community opens doors for mentorship, career advancement, and lifelong connection.

Alumni founded or co-founded Google, Domino’s Pizza, and Groupon.

Michigan Football Networking Event

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Backed by the largest living alumni network in the world, our players gain direct access to leaders who have walked the same path, worn the same jersey, and gone on to achieve greatness in every industry imaginable. 

Each year, our signature networking event brings accomplished Wolverines back to campus, creating a one-of-a-kind opportunity for our student-athletes to build relationships with mentors who open doors and share hard-earned wisdom. 

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Our mentors have faced challenges, made sacrifices, and reached the places our players aspire to go. At Michigan, mentorship is not just about advice, it’s about aligning with someone who believes in you, invests in you, and equips you for success.

FAM

Michigan Football Alumni

The Football Alumni of Michigan (FAM) is the official home for those who have worn the winged helmet and those who supported the team throughout our storied history as the winningest football program in the country. We do this through providing health care, legal, career, and financial assistance to our teammates in need and creating opportunities for our members to network with our community of  members across the globe and counting.

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