Messages to the Community

  1. 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 …

  2. 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 …

  3. 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 …

  4. COVID-19 update from President Mark S. Schlissel

    April 6, 2020

    Dear Colleagues: The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly altered the university we love and affected every one of you – our students, faculty and staff. Missing are many of our traditional rites of spring, from seniors taking photos in their caps and gowns, to the walk-off victories of our softball and baseball teams, and faculty and …

  5. Michigan’s commitment through crisis

    March 27, 2020

    Dear Friends of Michigan: We are all sharing a world that is very different than it was just several weeks ago, and it’s changing by the day. I write from a state that is under a “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order from the governor and a campus that is unusually quiet, as the traditional bustle …

  6. Appointments of vice president for student life, vice president for research, and interim provost

    March 26, 2020

    To All Members of the Campus Community: I am pleased to announce that our Board of Regents has appointed three executive leaders for the University of Michigan: Susan M. Collins as interim provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, Martino Harmon as vice president for student life, and Rebecca Cunningham as vice president for …

  7. U-M guidelines on Gov. Whitmer’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order, spring and summer courses to go remote

    March 23, 2020

    To All Members of the U-M Community: Today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued an order that the vast majority of Michiganders “Stay Home and Stay Safe,” calling for the suspension of most in-person work beginning at midnight through April 13, 2020, for our state in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The order broadly directs residents to …

  8. Additional university operations updates and guidance in response to COVID-19

    March 18, 2020

    Dear Colleagues: I am continually impressed by the work you are doing under very challenging and stressful circumstances as we respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The virus has turned our personal and professional lives upside down, as the rising number of cases and those being evaluated include members of our campus communities, friends and loved …

  9. Important updates on finals, commencements, flexible work arrangements and additional COVID-19 announcements

    March 13, 2020

    To All Members of the U-M Community: I am writing to share important University of Michigan updates related to the COVID-19 virus. I recognize the difficulties the outbreak has created for everyone, and appreciate the engagement and support we have seen within our community in recent weeks. Today, I am announcing a set of changes …

  10. COVID-19 update on U-M classes, travel, study abroad and large events

    March 11, 2020

    To All Members of the U-M Community: University of Michigan health professionals have been closely monitoring the spread of COVID-19 over the past two months. Our goals are to deliver on our mission while protecting health and safety by minimizing the potential spread of the disease, both within our community and in the broader society. …