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 …

Dear Colleagues: I am pleased to announce that I am recommending an extension of the appointment of Martha E. Pollack, Ph.D., as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, pending approval by the Board of Regents later this week. The appointment extension would be effective July 1, 2015, and continue through June 30, 2018. …

Dear Colleagues: I am pleased to announce that I am recommending Marschall S. Runge, M.D., Ph.D., to serve as U-M’s next executive vice president for medical affairs, with the formal appointment pending approval by the Board of Regents in December. Dr. Runge brings significant experience and a track record of great success in multiple aspects …

The university community offered upbeat hopes for President Mark S. Schlissel at a community celebration on Ingalls Mall following his inauguration Friday afternoon at adjacent Hill Auditorium.