It has been a busy five weeks, and every day I am energized by the work of so many to demonstrate we are the premier public university in the country. I’ve had very rewarding conversations with faculty leaders, deans and directors, student leaders, staff, coaches, and donors. There is a deep desire to broaden our …

Dear Colleagues and Students, At the University of Michigan, simultaneously keeping our campus safe and welcoming is a top priority. It’s a promise we make to our students, faculty, staff, patients, and visitors. Many dedicated people work hard every day to ensure our campus remains secure, and I am grateful for their commitment. Our Division …

Dear Colleagues and Students, It is with great humility and pride that I step into the interim role of president of this extraordinary university. I thank the Board of Regents for their faith and trust in me. As proud Michigan alumni, my wife, Susan, and I share a profound and enduring affection for this world-class …

Dear University of Michigan Community, I write today to share that I have been selected as the sole finalist for the presidency of the University of Florida, and once the appointment is approved by their Board of Governors, I expect to assume that role later this summer. I have informed the Chair of the University …

Students, faculty and staff: As the academic year draws to a close and the campus bursts into bloom, I wanted to take a moment to congratulate all of you on another remarkable year at the University of Michigan. The days are growing longer and the weather is warming, and I am filled with a sense …

Dear students, faculty and staff: Our campus community is facing an inflection point. Like many universities across the nation, we are navigating a social and political shift that is reshaping conversations about higher education. While we recognize the toll this era of uncertainty is taking on many of our colleagues, students and friends, we also …

Students, faculty and staff: The world’s brightest minds have long come to teach, study and research at the University of Michigan and Michigan Medicine. These individuals bring exceptional knowledge to our classrooms and laboratories, add a global perspective to our campus and enrich our community in countless ways. Our commitment to them – and to …

Dear faculty, staff and students, We write today to share important updates related to programs and central offices that support diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Conversations about these institutional efforts have been ongoing since at least 2023 and, with recent federal executive orders, guidance and funding cuts bringing urgency to the issue, we are moving …

Dear faculty and staff, We are writing to keep you informed about the status of federal funding cuts and steps we are taking today to buffer against negative, long-term impacts on operations at the University of Michigan. While the university is fortunate to maintain a strong financial position, we have spent recent weeks modeling scenarios …

Students, faculty and staff: Friday night, the University of Michigan and other institutions of higher learning received a letter from the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights that has important implications for our community and others around the nation. The letter applies the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 decision that struck down race-based affirmative action in …