The University of Michigan softball program invited the community to step up to the plate Thursday night, all for a cause bigger than the game.

The event is held each spring at Carol Hutchins Stadium in Ann Arbor

The Michigan Softball Academy is scheduled for Thursday May 2nd at Carol Hutchins Stadium in Ann Arbor. Donate now!

The 2023 Michigan Softball Academy sponsored by the University of Michigan women’s softball team is scheduled for Thursday, April 27, at Carol Hutchins Stadium.

The University of Michigan Athletic Department has renamed its softball stadium after legendary longtime coach Carol Hutchins.

Legendary University of Michigan softball coach Carol Hutchins is retiring after 38 seasons with the Wolverines.

After switching to a virtual format for the past two years due to the ongoing pandemic, the “Michigan Softball Academy” sponsored by the University of Michigan Wolverines softball team is returning to an in-person format this year.

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The first four winners of the $50,000 daily drawing prize through Michigan’s COVID vaccine sweepstakes were announced Wednesday (July 14).

The “Michigan Softball Academy” sponsored by the University of Michigan Wolverines softball team is transitioning to a virtual format for the second straight year.