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 …

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 …

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. …

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, …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

  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. …

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 …