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 …
Messages to the Community
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Appointments of vice president for student life, vice president for research, and interim provost
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U-M guidelines on Gov. Whitmer’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order, spring and summer courses to go remote
March 23, 2020To 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 …
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Additional university operations updates and guidance in response to COVID-19
March 18, 2020Dear 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 …
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Important updates on finals, commencements, flexible work arrangements and additional COVID-19 announcements
March 13, 2020To 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 …
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COVID-19 update on U-M classes, travel, study abroad and large events
March 11, 2020To 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. …
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COVID-19 precautions and recommendations
March 5, 2020Updated 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, …
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Student volunteers sought for programming related to presidential debate
February 7, 2020Dear 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 …
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Announcing the Detroit Center for Innovation partnership
October 30, 2019To 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, …
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U-M seeks input on comprehensive sexual misconduct policy; AAU survey results shared
October 15, 2019To 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 …
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U-M to host presidential debate on October 15, 2020
October 11, 2019To 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 …