It has been a busy five weeks, and every day I am energized by the work of so many to demonstrate we are the premier public university in the country. I’ve had very rewarding conversations with faculty leaders, deans and directors, student leaders, staff, coaches, and donors. There is a deep desire to broaden our …

Dear Colleagues and Students, At the University of Michigan, simultaneously keeping our campus safe and welcoming is a top priority. It’s a promise we make to our students, faculty, staff, patients, and visitors. Many dedicated people work hard every day to ensure our campus remains secure, and I am grateful for their commitment. Our Division …

(As prepared for delivery) I want to begin by thanking the Board of Regents for their trust and support in asking me to serve as president in an interim capacity. It is a particularly special honor to chair this meeting at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, a place I’ve called home for the past seven years. …

Dear Colleagues and Students, It is with great humility and pride that I step into the interim role of president of this extraordinary university. I thank the Board of Regents for their faith and trust in me. As proud Michigan alumni, my wife, Susan, and I share a profound and enduring affection for this world-class …

The University of Michigan Board of Regents has named Domenico Grasso (PhD ‘87) as the university’s interim president, effective immediately. President Grasso will serve in this capacity during the search for the next president of the university, an effort that will be completed within the year.

Dear University of Michigan Community, I write today to share that I have been selected as the sole finalist for the presidency of the University of Florida, and once the appointment is approved by their Board of Governors, I expect to assume that role later this summer. I have informed the Chair of the University …

Derek Jeter tells graduating U-M students the choice is theirs When first asked to deliver the University of Michigan’s 2025 Spring Commencement address, Derek Jeter joked that he wasn’t sure he’d be able to share anything valuable because the graduates had made it further at U-M than he had.

University Michigan class of 2025! Please, everyone, join me in giving them a standing ovation, the class of 2025. We are about to confer degrees to our students. Let me begin by extending my heartfelt congratulations to each of you on reaching this extraordinary milestone. It is a profound honor to stand before you today …

(As prepared for delivery) It is such an honor to be with all of you today – Dean Solomon, Provost McCauley, Dr. Dzau, our distinguished faculty and dedicated staff, and most of all, our honored graduates. We’re so pleased to join with you in this moment of celebration, this high point of achievement, this opening …

(As prepared for delivery) Opening: Fulfilling Mission and Vision Chair Markkanen and members of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education, thank you for the opportunity to speak with all of you. Your work is so essential to the future and vitality of our state – educating our students, developing new talent, creating jobs and …