Hello, colleagues and friends across the University of Michigan community. A healthy, vibrant democracy begins with a choice. A choice to listen respectfully, to speak constructively, to think, to act, to engage. It’s a choice we can make each day. And through our choices, we can change our nation, we can transform our world, we …

Students, faculty and staff: This past year, there have been innumerable events locally and globally that have felt overwhelming and unsettling to many in our community. As tensions in the Middle East have escalated in recent days, it is more important than ever that we work collectively to offer solace and safety to one another. …

To the campus community: The University of Michigan administration received reports this past weekend, Sept. 21 and 22, related to the safety of Jewish community members. Then, on Wednesday, Sept. 25, racist graffiti targeting our Black community was found in a residence hall.  As the academic year begins, I want to make absolutely clear that …

Colleagues, students and friends, I’m writing to share the exciting news that Dr. David C. Miller –– a urologist, surgeon and a nationally recognized expert in urological oncology, quality improvement, and health services research –– will become executive vice president for medical affairs at the University of Michigan and chief executive officer of Michigan Medicine, …

While at the beginning of a new school year, it’s appropriate to start today’s meeting with a moment of gratitude and memory. As all of you are aware, U-M president emeritus James Duderstadt passed away last month, an inestimable loss to our university and community. Dr. Duderstadt led with exceptional vision and extraordinary energy. He …

To the campus community: Over the weekend, one of our students was attacked off campus simply for answering “yes” in response to the question “are you Jewish?” We strongly condemn and denounce this act of violence and all antisemitic acts. Antisemitism is in direct conflict with the university’s deeply held values of safety, respect and …

President Ono: Hello, students, friends, staff and faculty. I’m so excited that we’ve joined together for the start of a new academic year. I’m so excited to be with you. There’s such a sense of purpose, of energy, of possibility in the air. It’s a season of new beginnings for each of us. Whether you …

At the University of Michigan, we join with family and friends and innumerable fans in mourning the passing of James Earl Jones, a trailblazing actor, a resounding bass, and a lifetime Wolverine.  Best known as the voice of Darth Vader in Star Wars, James Earl Jones was so much more. So we celebrate his life …

Dear students, faculty and staff: At the close of our first week of classes, we must take a moment to pause and reflect on the mission and values of our great university and all we aspire to achieve in the coming year. Our community has returned to campus, united in renewed ambition and energy, and …

(Remarks as prepared for delivery) I’m so grateful to the members of the leadership team who have joined us today – I simply could not ask for better partners in guiding this extraordinary university. Most of all, I’d like to thank and congratulate all of you, our incoming and our transfer students – thank you …