Messages to the Community

  1. 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 …

  2. 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. …

  3. COVID-19 precautions and recommendations

    March 5, 2020

    Updated March 8, 2020, with information and definitions on “self quarantine.” This change is based on CDC guidance on terminology. As of this update, U-M recommendations for travelers and others who are not sick have not changed.  If you are sick, the recommendation remains to stay home from class or work. When seeking medical care, …

  4. Student volunteers sought for programming related to presidential debate

    February 7, 2020

    Dear Students: I am pleased to share that student volunteer opportunities are being planned for the months leading up to this year’s presidential debate on the Ann Arbor campus. We are currently seeking U-M students interested in volunteering in Ann Arbor during the Winter, Spring, and Summer terms. I invite all of you to check …

  5. Announcing the Detroit Center for Innovation partnership

    October 30, 2019

    To All Members of the University of Michigan Community: As a great public research university, the University of Michigan has a responsibility to focus our academic strength on the challenges and opportunities that face the public we serve. For an institution with a more than 200-year history of driving growth and opportunity in our state, …

  6. U-M seeks input on comprehensive sexual misconduct policy; AAU survey results shared

    October 15, 2019

    To All U-M Ann Arbor Students, Faculty and Staff: I want to update everyone on a few of the ongoing comprehensive actions we are taking to prevent and address sexual and gender-based misconduct and support survivors at the University of Michigan. The actions further our goal of ensuring a safe and respectful community for all, and I …

  7. U-M to host presidential debate on October 15, 2020

    October 11, 2019

    To All Members of the University of Michigan Community: For generations, the University of Michigan has led the way in advancing understanding of our nation’s most pressing issues – and next year our students, faculty, and staff will have a novel opportunity to enhance this essential quality of our mission at the national level. I …

  8. Fall 2019 Welcome Email

    September 2, 2019

      TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN COMMUNITY: Welcome to the new academic year at the University of Michigan! I am pleased to share with you a special look at our campus in this year’s Welcome Back Video. This fall, we are welcoming thousands of new students and about 540 new faculty members. …

  9. An update from President Schlissel on U-M’s work to prevent and address sexual misconduct

    April 24, 2019

    To All Members of the University Community: Our university has taken several actions in recent months to prevent sexual and gender-based misconduct and improve how we address this pressing problem for members of our community. Earlier this semester, I mentioned that additional work was in progress, and as we honor Sexual Assault Awareness Month, I …

  10. A message from President Schlissel on March 16 emergency alert

    March 25, 2019

    To All Members of the Campus Community: Over the past week, student leaders and other members of our community, the university’s leadership team, and I have spent a great deal of time examining and discussing the March 16 reports of an active shooter on campus and how the campus responded. While many aspects of our …