Office of the President

President's Leadership Breakfast

President Schlissel announces that U-M is the first public university in history to raise $5 billion in a fundraising campaign, benefitting students, research, service and patient care. He also announces that U-M will pursue carbon neutrality, with local and regional partnerships that will help others achieve sustainability goals.
Welcome, Class of 2022!

The University of Michigan's incoming class hails from more than 2,000 different high schools and 349 colleges in urban, rural and suburban communities from all parts of Michigan, 50 states and 59 countries.
Spring Commencement

“I hope that the urge to extend your engagement beyond the curriculum becomes a lifelong habit that takes you beyond the confines of your ultimate job or profession to become an engaged citizen and leader within your community and society at large. Live your lives embodying the Michigan difference.”
A Transformational Gift

Richard and Susan Rogel have committed $150 million to the University of Michigan cancer center to boost innovative research and develop the next generation of cancer pioneers. The gift is the largest ever to Michigan Medicine and one of the largest in university history. To celebrate the Rogels' committment to U-M, the Board of Regents has approved changing the center's name to the Rogel Cancer Center.
Free Speech Teach-Outs

As part of the university's Speech & Inclusion series, the Office of Academic Innovation is presenting a teach-out series focusing on free speech on college campuses, in journalism and in sports. President Schlissel is participating in the Free Speech on Campus Teach-Out.
Winter Commencement

“You have the intellectual tools to encourage greater understanding and influence decisions that mend our society rather than divide it, that reinforce shared values rather than fall prey to fear, that prioritize discovery over ignorance. You can help to ensure that our differences don’t develop into fractures – and that change, while never easy, will make us better and stronger as a university and as a society.”
Third Century of Public Impact

President Schlissel addresses the Detroit Economic Club to discuss the University of Michigan’s exciting third century of public impact. He says, “A Michigan education doesn’t just prepare you for your first job, but rather for a dynamic career in a rapidly evolving and globalized economy.”
Leadership in Mobility

President Schlissel welcomes U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao to Mcity for the announcement of new federal guidance for Automated Driving Systems. Mcity is U-M's innovative test facility for research on autonomous and connected vehicles.