Research can—and must—have a meaningful impact beyond the academy. What’s the purpose of academic research? The answer, according to University of Michigan President Domenico Grasso, is simple: the betterment of humanity. Grasso, who began his career as an environmental engineer studying—among other things—safe ways to transport contaminated waste, believes that research must be a tool …

Kent Syverud is president-elect of the University of Michigan. He will begin a five-year term as the university’s 16th president by July 1.

Kent Syverud, chancellor and president of Syracuse University, has been named the 16th president of the University of Michigan — the first U-M alumnus in nearly a century to be appointed president. The Board of Regents voted unanimously to appoint Syverud, an accomplished legal scholar, during a special session Jan. 12 at University Hall in …

The University of Michigan has long been a global leader in research and discovery. Today, we stand on the threshold of a new era — one defined by unprecedented possibilities in medicine, engineering, the sciences and beyond, driven by rapid advances in artificial intelligence and supercomputing. High-performance computing is now essential to research that saves …

Prosperity today feels concentrated in a few places, leaving many Americans questioning whether the system still works for them. This panel asks how universities and the private sector can work together to address this critical issue. Can universities help restore faith in the American dream? Not just by educating leaders, but by engaging with the …

Dear Colleagues and Students, The start of the academic year always brings a renewed sense of purpose and possibility. The energy and excitement we all feel at this time are inspiring. This is a pivotal moment for our university. Society is looking to Michigan for leadership, solutions, and cures. This is a unique opportunity to …

The University of Michigan Board of Regents has named Domenico Grasso (PhD ‘87) as the university’s interim president, effective immediately. President Grasso will serve in this capacity during the search for the next president of the university, an effort that will be completed within the year.

Derek Jeter tells graduating U-M students the choice is theirs When first asked to deliver the University of Michigan’s 2025 Spring Commencement address, Derek Jeter joked that he wasn’t sure he’d be able to share anything valuable because the graduates had made it further at U-M than he had.

Dear Colleagues, As we engage in another year of academic excellence and achievement, I want to reaffirm our unwavering dedication to the highest ethical standards. Each of us, as valued members of our university, plays a crucial role in cultivating, maintaining, and enhancing our culture of honor and integrity. A cornerstone of our ethical framework is the steadfast commitment to reporting any suspected criminal activity. We must ensure that …

University of Michigan President Emeritus James J. Duderstadt, who devoted his academic career to an institution he shaped with his zeal for technology, innovation and equality, died Aug. 21 at age 81.