News

  1. The County Press: U-M president discusses college affordability at Economic Club luncheon

    March 27, 2019

    President Schlissel spoke about the importance of affordability and direct state aid for students during remarks at the Economic Club of Lapeer County on March 20, 2019.

  2. Grand Rapids Business Journal story on direct-to-student need-based financial aid

    March 4, 2019
  3. Crain’s Detroit forum: College affordability, attainment and economic prosperity are inseparable

    February 11, 2019

    If we want our state to be among the most prosperous in the nation, we have to be among the most educated. Two numbers illustrate my point: Michigan ranks 30th in the nation in per capita income and 35th in college attainment.

  4. Washington Post: With Bloomberg’s backing, top colleges seek more low-income students

    February 7, 2019
  5. Record: President launches Commission on Carbon Neutrality

    February 4, 2019
  6. Record: President honors Bierbaum, Ryan for public engagement efforts

    January 29, 2019
  7. Record: Committee seeks input in search for next UM-Flint chancellor

    January 16, 2019
  8. Detroit News letter: A more diverse University of Michigan benefits all

    January 15, 2019
  9. Record: U-M launches nine new projects to fight poverty

    January 11, 2019
  10. Biosciences Community Kick-Off Event Video

    December 12, 2018

    President Schlissel joins Roger Cone and Michigan Radio’s Steve Schram in celebrating the Biosciences Initiative’s successful first year at the Biosciences Community Kick-Of Event: Celebrating Progress of the First Year and Introducing the Inaugural Scientific Initiatives.