News & Communications

  1. Fox2 Detroit: University of Michigan president talks fall semester, re-opening the Big House

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

    May 16, 2020
  3. 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 …

  4. 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 …

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

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

    May 12, 2020
  7. Michigan Medicine’s economic recovery plan

    May 5, 2020

    Dear Colleagues: Over the last several weeks, Michigan Medicine has provided life-saving care to the people of our region and state. Health professionals have courageously stepped up on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic and worked around the clock. Hospitals and clinics quickly transformed the way they work to maximize employee and patient safety. …

  8. CNBC’s Power Lunch: U-M president on COVID-19 financial impact

    May 4, 2020
  9. Extension of ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ order and an update on U-M’s future plans

    April 28, 2020

    To All Members of the U-M Community: On Friday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extended and modified the State of Michigan’s “Stay, Home Stay Safe” order through May 15. We’re still working through some of the details, but I want to share as much as I can to help us all manage the ongoing uncertainty of the …

  10. The Pulse Institute: U-M President Schlissel on equity, online education in COVID-19 world

    April 27, 2020