(As prepared for delivery) Good afternoon! Congratulations graduates! After all the projects, the exams and the hours of study, you have reached this moment of transition, this pinnacle of commencement. We’re so proud of you. We’re so proud of you, and your families and friends and loved ones too. They’ve been with you – lifting, …

(Remarks as prepared for delivery) I’m so grateful to the members of the leadership team who have joined us today – I simply could not ask for better partners in guiding this extraordinary university. Most of all, I’d like to thank and congratulate all of you, our incoming and our transfer students – thank you …

Due to disruption by protesters, the Honors Convocation ended early. These are President Ono’s remarks as prepared for delivery It is a pleasure and honor to be with all of you this afternoon. I’d like to thank our student speaker and our musicians – they’ve been fantastic! I’d also like to thank the members of …

(As prepared for delivery) Thanks so much for BLKBOK for your simply beautiful opening and even more inspiring life. Tabbye, I’d also like to thank you as well as for the outstanding job you are doing in leading our Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. I’d also like to express my gratitude to our distinguished …

(As prepared for delivery) Good afternoon! Congratulations graduates! You’ve made it – you’re finally through! After the endless hours of study, the presentations, the papers and the projects and the exams, your persistence, your excellence, is now crowned with success. I’m so proud of you. And not only you, but your families, your friends, your …

Remarks as prepared for delivery It’s such an honor to be here with all of you this afternoon – regents, our executive officers, and deans, our colleagues from Michigan Medicine, and our staff, student and faculty leads. You exemplify our credo of the leaders and best. You are the reason we are a world-leading public …

Remarks as prepared for delivery Thanks so much for your introduction Dr. Harlow, and for your leadership of the Wallenberg Medal Executive Committee.  I’d like to recognize my partner in leadership, Provost Laurie McCauley, who has joined us tonight.  I’d also like to offer my gratitude to the generosity of donors who continue to ensure …

Remarks as prepared for delivery Thank you Provost McCauley.  I so appreciate your partnership in our leadership, especially in the critical issues we’re addressing today.  I’d also like to echo your thanks to Vice Provost Tabbye Chavous. In addition to her fantastic work as our Chief Diversity Officer, she is a trusted friend and counselor. …

Remarks as prepared for delivery Thanks so much for your introduction Meera. I’m grateful for your leadership of Central Student Government, and I’m looking forward to working with you and your colleagues in the upcoming year. I also appreciate the service and leadership of those who have spoken – Vice President Harmon, Vice President for …

Good morning! Graduates, congratulations – you’ve made it! After all the classes, exams, and uncertainties, you’re through! And not only you, but your families and friends too! They’ve come right alongside. They’ve been with you at each step. They celebrated with you on the day you were accepted at Michigan. When you had difficulties and …