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 …

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.

(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 …

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 …

(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 …

Well-Being Collective

(As prepared for delivery) It’s a pleasure to be with all of you for our second board meeting together. I’m so honored to be serving as President of the University of Michigan, and I’d like to thank all of you again for your confidence in me.  I’d also like to note that, fulfilling a commitment …

As a University committed to human dignity, freedom of speech and freedom of intellectual inquiry, we are proud to join in support and solidarity with the Iranians fighting for their fundamental rights. Public demonstrations have cascaded across Iran’s streets and universities since the death of 22-year old Mahsa Amini after she was detained by the …

At the University of Michigan we appreciate the thoughtful, deliberate approach from the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office to this unfortunate incident. We also want to express our concern for all the players involved, especially those who were injured. The University of Michigan will continue to cooperate fully with any additional reviews of this matter.