News & Communications

  1. A new phase in our COVID-19 recovery

    June 2, 2020

    To All Members of the University Community: I am writing today to share the good news that our state has entered a new stage in our recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Monday that she has rescinded the Stay Home, Stay Safe order for all parts of our state and we are …

  2. The appalling pestilence of racism

    June 2, 2020

    To All Members of the University Community: The persistent and appalling pestilence of racism continues to take lives in our nation’s communities, and far too many of our colleagues, classmates, friends and loved ones do not and cannot feel safe. I am disgusted by the sickening actions that caused the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud …

  3. U-M Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall Video

    May 29, 2020

    In an online session with faculty and staff May 28, President Mark Schlissel, Interim Provost Susan M. Collins and Simone Himbeault Taylor, interim vice president for student life, reinforced the hope that U-M students can return to campus this fall and addressed issues including finances, what the fall semester may look like, the university’s broad …

  4. Michigan Radio Stateside: President Schlissel discusses COVID-19

    May 28, 2020
  5. Fox2 Detroit: University of Michigan president talks fall semester, re-opening the Big House

    May 19, 2020
  6. President Schlissel on MSNBC: The Class of COVID-19

    May 16, 2020
  7. Our plans for safely and gradually resuming activities

    May 16, 2020

    To All Members of the University Community: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced that in-person laboratory research can resume with limitations based on public health guidance. As the largest public research university in the nation, this is a significant development for our state and our university as we continue to adapt to the coronavirus pandemic. We’re beginning to …

  8. Moving our mission forward at U-M

    May 15, 2020

    President Schlissel sent this message to alumni and supporters of the University of Michigan. Dear Friends of the University of Michigan: The U-M community recently paid tribute to the graduating Class of 2020 with a virtual celebration, featuring special content from alumni, friends, dignitaries, and more on our Spring Celebration site. The heartfelt messages highlighted …

  9. WEMU: U-M President Says ‘Everything Is Different’ Due To Pandemic As They Work To Decide Future Plans

    May 15, 2020
  10. Michigan Impact: COVID-19 Edition

    May 12, 2020