President Schlissel sent this message to alumni and supporters of the University of Michigan. Dear Friends of the University of Michigan: The U-M community recently paid tribute to the graduating Class of 2020 with a virtual celebration, featuring special content from alumni, friends, dignitaries, and more on our Spring Celebration site. The heartfelt messages highlighted …

Dear Colleagues: Over the last several weeks, Michigan Medicine has provided life-saving care to the people of our region and state. Health professionals have courageously stepped up on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic and worked around the clock. Hospitals and clinics quickly transformed the way they work to maximize employee and patient safety. …

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 …

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 …

  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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …