News & Communications

  1. Statement at February 2023 Board of Regents

    February 16, 2023

    (As prepared for delivery) I’d like to begin by offering our most profound sympathies to the loved ones of those who were wounded and lost on Monday night at Michigan State University. We’ve lowered the flags across our campuses to half-staff, and in coordination with the vigil on the Diag last night, we lit the …

  2. Statement on Michigan State University Shooting

    February 14, 2023

    Dear U-M community, Our hearts are broken with the Michigan State University family following last night’s horrific shooting. We wish for a speedy recovery of the wounded, and we pray for comfort and grace for the loved ones of those so suddenly lost. I know many in our community are reeling from this event as …

  3. Recommended Appointment of Provost McCauley to a Full Term

    February 7, 2023

    Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to recommend that the service of Laurie McCauley, University of Michigan’s provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, be extended to a full term, effective March 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027. The Board of Regents will consider this full extension at the Feb. 16 board meeting. Provost McCauley’s …

  4. Update on the Strategic Visioning and Campus Planning Process

    January 31, 2023

    Colleagues and friends across the University of Michigan community, At my Leadership Welcome speech last November, I announced that we would initiate a strategic visioning process for our Ann Arbor, Flint and Dearborn campuses, one that would sharpen our impact and determine who we are, what we want to stand for, where we want to …

  5. Record: Arts Initiative receiving $20M to boost campus, regional efforts

    January 26, 2023

    The University of Michigan will allocate $20 million over five years for its Arts Initiative to expand access with new programs and projects to engage university audiences, bring more artists to campus, and support and amplify the arts across the state and region.

  6. Arts Initiative Announcement

    January 26, 2023

    (As prepared for delivery) Thanks for that introduction Provost McCauley, and thank you again for your fantastic partnership. I’d also like to thank: In addition, I’d like to thank all of you here today who have been so engaged in the startup phase of this initiative, and who will be essential in seeing it grow …

  7. January 2023 video message

    January 17, 2023

    President Santa J. Ono’s January 2023 message to the students, faculty and staff at the University of Michigan.

  8. Conversation on Climate Event with Vice President Kamala Harris

    January 12, 2023

    Statement delivered by Provost Laurie McCauley for Santa J. Ono President Ono truly wanted to be here with us today. However, he recently tested positive for COVID. So following U-M protocol, he is isolating. President Ono is in good spirits, resting, and eager to return. These remarks are intended to express his thoughts, but reflect …

  9. 2022 Winter Commencement

    December 18, 2022

    (As prepared for delivery) Good afternoon! Congratulations, graduates! You’ve made it! And not only you, but your families and supporters have too. They’ve come right alongside. They celebrated with you when you were accepted here at Michigan… and on the day you did better than you imagined on an exam or paper. They were also …

  10. December 2022 video message

    December 12, 2022

    President Santa J. Ono’s December 2022 message to the students, faculty and staff at the University of Michigan. Well-Being Collective Hello, colleagues and friends across the U of M community! This is a joyous season, but it can also be an extremely stressful time … even after exams have been finalized. There’s so much to …