Messages to the Community

  1. Statement on vandalized flyers

    October 27, 2023

    To the Ann Arbor campus community: We are aware that a number of flyers posted on campus were recently vandalized. We strongly denounce these antisemitic acts and any acts that deliberately suppress speech on our public campus. Incidents like this are in direct conflict with our university’s commitment to free expression and deeply held values …

  2. Campus safety is our top priority

    October 13, 2023

    To the university community: Earlier this week I shared a message condemning violence as we heard the initial reports of the horrific attack by Hamas terrorists on Israel and the loss of so many civilian lives. As the fighting continues, the death toll is mounting among Israelis and Palestinians. To be clear, I stand by …

  3. U-M statement regarding Mideast violence

    October 10, 2023

    To the university community: Violence is never the answer. Yet today our campus communities are reeling in the wake of the horrific attack by Hamas terrorists on Israeli citizens and the immense loss of civilian lives. This violence has caused profound pain within the internationally and culturally diverse University of Michigan community. It is almost …

  4. October 2023 video message

    Hello colleagues and friends across the U-M community! There are so many reasons that the University of Michigan is such a special place, and one of them is our great strengths in music and the performing arts. That strength drew me to U-M a year ago, since few activities provide greater joy than immersing myself …

  5. September 2023 video message

    September 6, 2023

    Hello students, friends, staff and faculty – I’m so excited that we’ve gathered together for the start of a new school year. There’s so much energy, such a sense of excitement and anticipation in the air. This is truly a season of new beginnings, the chance to be and become, to learn, to aspire and …

  6. Internet Restored on All U-M Campuses

    August 30, 2023

    Dear U-M community, Thank you for your patience during our recent service disruption. I am happy to inform you that internet connectivity and WiFi has been restored on all U-M campuses. You should be able to connect as normal from any device. We expect some issues with select U-M systems and services in the short …

  7. Important IT outage update

    August 29, 2023

    To the university community: The loss of internet access and other business functions across the University of Michigan community cast an unfortunate cloud over an otherwise sunny and glorious start to the academic year. Despite this setback, our campuses were alive Monday with a wide array of activities as students greeted each other, faculty members …

  8. Welcome home to the University of Michigan!

    August 23, 2023

    Dear students, staff and faculty, As we begin our annual move-in, it’s my sincere pleasure to welcome you here, welcome you back, and welcome you home, to the University of Michigan. We’re so glad you’ve joined us – we have so much to look forward to in this new school year. It will be a …

  9. Dean Donna Fry to serve as interim chancellor of UM-Flint

    August 17, 2023

    Dear colleagues and friends across the University of Michigan community, I am delighted to announce that Donna Fry, dean of the UM-Flint College of Health Sciences, has agreed to serve as interim chancellor of UM-Flint, effective Aug. 18. We made this selection after an extensive and expedited search. Recognizing the importance of having an interim …

  10. August 2023 video message

    August 7, 2023

    Hello colleagues and friends across the U-M community! This month’s video will be brief, since I hope all of you are having a relaxing and refreshing August break. It’s so important that we take time to get away. Studies have shown that vacations are important for both physical and mental well-being – they can reduce …