News & Communications

  1. WEMU: U-M President Says ‘Everything Is Different’ Due To Pandemic As They Work To Decide Future Plans

    May 15, 2020
  2. Michigan Impact: COVID-19 Edition

    May 12, 2020
  3. Michigan Medicine’s economic recovery plan

    May 5, 2020

    Dear Colleagues: Over the last several weeks, Michigan Medicine has provided life-saving care to the people of our region and state. Health professionals have courageously stepped up on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic and worked around the clock. Hospitals and clinics quickly transformed the way they work to maximize employee and patient safety. …

  4. CNBC’s Power Lunch: U-M president on COVID-19 financial impact

    May 4, 2020
  5. Extension of ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ order and an update on U-M’s future plans

    April 28, 2020

    To All Members of the U-M Community: On Friday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extended and modified the State of Michigan’s “Stay, Home Stay Safe” order through May 15. We’re still working through some of the details, but I want to share as much as I can to help us all manage the ongoing uncertainty of the …

  6. The Pulse Institute: U-M President Schlissel on equity, online education in COVID-19 world

    April 27, 2020
  7. Crain’s Detroit Business Commentary: Michigan’s research universities involved in COVID-19 fight

    April 26, 2020
  8. Detroit Regional Chamber panel with Presidents Schlissel, Stanley and Wilson: Research Universities Lend Expertise And Support Amid Crisis

    April 24, 2020
  9. A COVID-19 update from President Mark S. Schlissel

    April 20, 2020

    Updated on 4/22/20 with information on deans deciding collectively to personally donate funds donate funds that will provide support for student and staff emergency needs. Dear Colleagues: The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected all members of the University of Michigan community, creating personal difficulties and adding fear and uncertainty to our lives. Some of us …

  10. An update to students from President Mark S. Schlissel

    April 9, 2020

      Dear Students: Greetings from my home here on South University in Ann Arbor. I hope that you, your families and friends are healthy and safe. I am writing to express my admiration and appreciation for the many ways that you have persevered during the COVID-19 pandemic. This semester has been one of the most …