An advisory committee has been appointed to launch the search for the university’s next Mary Sue Coleman Director of the Life Sciences Institute. The university is now accepting nominations and applications for the position. President Mark S. Schlissel has appointed an eight-member search advisory committee, which will be chaired by Dr. David Ginsburg, James V. …

The University of Michigan has a long history of conducting high quality research that helps educate our students and benefits the world. We are proud to continue U-M’s strong commitment to those ideals and are equally committed to the health and welfare of our faculty, staff, students and community. As one of the world’s leading …

The President’s Advisory Panel on the Biosciences is seeking input from the campus community. The input will inform the panel’s work to develop a recommended strategy that will propel Michigan to the forefront in critical areas of life science research by optimally leveraging our comprehensive excellence. The feedback form is at: umich.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_0ILRPpRFpdDSEbH

Dear Colleagues: Last October, President Schlissel convened the President’s Advisory Panel on the Biosciences and charged it with developing a recommended strategy that will propel Michigan to the forefront in critical areas of life science research by optimally leveraging our comprehensive excellence. As an important part of its work, the panel seeks input from the broad campus community, …

Dear Colleagues: I am pleased to announce the reappointment of UM-Dearborn Chancellor Dan Little, following a vote by the Board of Regents at today’s meeting. Chancellor Little’s distinguished leadership of UM-Dearborn began in 2000. He has advanced the metropolitan vision for the campus and built strong partnerships in the regional community. Today, the campus is …

Dear Colleagues: I am pleased to recommend the appointment of Kevin Hegarty to serve as the University of Michigan’s next executive vice president and chief financial officer. The Board of Regents will consider the appointment at their meeting later this week. Mr. Hegarty’s background includes valuable experience at a major public research university and in …