Messages to the Community

  1. A new phase in our COVID-19 recovery

    June 2, 2020

    To All Members of the University Community: I am writing today to share the good news that our state has entered a new stage in our recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Monday that she has rescinded the Stay Home, Stay Safe order for all parts of our state and we are …

  2. The appalling pestilence of racism

    To All Members of the University Community: The persistent and appalling pestilence of racism continues to take lives in our nation’s communities, and far too many of our colleagues, classmates, friends and loved ones do not and cannot feel safe. I am disgusted by the sickening actions that caused the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud …

  3. Our plans for safely and gradually resuming activities

    May 16, 2020

    To All Members of the University Community: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced that in-person laboratory research can resume with limitations based on public health guidance. As the largest public research university in the nation, this is a significant development for our state and our university as we continue to adapt to the coronavirus pandemic. We’re beginning to …

  4. Moving our mission forward at U-M

    May 15, 2020

    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 …

  5. Michigan Medicine’s economic recovery plan

    May 5, 2020

    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. …

  6. 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 …

  7. 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 …

  8. 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 …

  9. 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 …

  10. 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 …