News & Communications

  1. Statement on the death of Charlie Munger

    November 28, 2023

    I was heartbroken to hear of the passing of Charlie Munger, and join with his family and friends in mourning his passing. Charlie was a great friend of the University of Michigan, and even more, he was a member of our family. He was an undergraduate mathematics student at U-M in the 1940’s, and returned …

  2. Future U Podcast – Visiting Michigan: Balancing Local Impact with Global Reach

    November 28, 2023

    Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn take their conversation on the road with another stop on the Future U. Campus Tour, this time visiting the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. They sat down with president Santa Ono to discuss the future of higher education and Michigan’s role in the local and global communities. Following that …

  3. November 2023 video message

    November 17, 2023

    Dear friends and colleagues across our University of Michigan community, Even in this season of celebrations and light, our hearts remain broken by the terrible bloodshed in the Middle East, and the loss of so many innocent lives. For in Gaza and the West Bank, violence is escalating, bombs are falling and flames are raging. …

  4. Statement on vandalized flyers

    October 27, 2023

    To the Ann Arbor campus community: We are aware that a number of flyers posted on campus were recently vandalized. We strongly denounce these antisemitic acts and any acts that deliberately suppress speech on our public campus. Incidents like this are in direct conflict with our university’s commitment to free expression and deeply held values …

  5. Statement at October 2023 Board of Regents

    October 19, 2023

    (As prepared for delivery) Before we begin, I want to acknowledge that it has been a difficult two weeks for many in our community. We’ve watched in horror as the ongoing violence continues to unfold in the Middle East. I’ve had hundreds of students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents and others reach out to me to …

  6. Campus safety is our top priority

    October 13, 2023

    To the university community: Earlier this week I shared a message condemning violence as we heard the initial reports of the horrific attack by Hamas terrorists on Israel and the loss of so many civilian lives. As the fighting continues, the death toll is mounting among Israelis and Palestinians. To be clear, I stand by …

  7. Wallenberg Medal and Lecture

    October 10, 2023

    Remarks as prepared for delivery Thanks so much for your introduction Dr. Harlow, and for your leadership of the Wallenberg Medal Executive Committee.  I’d like to recognize my partner in leadership, Provost Laurie McCauley, who has joined us tonight.  I’d also like to offer my gratitude to the generosity of donors who continue to ensure …

  8. U-M statement regarding Mideast violence

    October 10, 2023

    To the university community: Violence is never the answer. Yet today our campus communities are reeling in the wake of the horrific attack by Hamas terrorists on Israeli citizens and the immense loss of civilian lives. This violence has caused profound pain within the internationally and culturally diverse University of Michigan community. It is almost …

  9. October 2023 video message

    October 10, 2023

    Hello colleagues and friends across the U-M community! There are so many reasons that the University of Michigan is such a special place, and one of them is our great strengths in music and the performing arts. That strength drew me to U-M a year ago, since few activities provide greater joy than immersing myself …

  10. 2023 DEI Community Assembly

    October 9, 2023

    Remarks as prepared for delivery Thank you Provost McCauley.  I so appreciate your partnership in our leadership, especially in the critical issues we’re addressing today.  I’d also like to echo your thanks to Vice Provost Tabbye Chavous. In addition to her fantastic work as our Chief Diversity Officer, she is a trusted friend and counselor. …