News & Communications

  1. Provost Martha E. Pollack’s appointment extended

    December 15, 2014
  2. New EVPMA Recommended to the Board of Regents

    November 24, 2014

    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 …

  3. New president wins well wishes at community celebration

    September 5, 2014

    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.

  4. Welcome letter to students – Sept. 2, 2014, with video

    September 3, 2014
  5. Welcome letter – Sept. 2, 2014

    September 3, 2014

    Dear Students, Today we begin the academic year here in Ann Arbor and I want to welcome you to campus. Whether you are heading off to class for the first time or nearing the final stages of your degree program, I hope you share my enthusiasm for the exciting year ahead. At Michigan, we share …

  6. Past U-M inauguration speeches have focused on values, visions

    September 2, 2014

    University of Michigan presidents through the years have used their inaugurations to reinforce the values of the academy, challenge professors and students to address pressing global issues and share their visions for the institution’s future. 

  7. Presidential Timeline: A snapshot of the first 100 days

    August 4, 2014
  8. A tour of the “Water Wonderland”

    July 31, 2014
  9. Letter to Faculty – July 14, 2014

    July 14, 2014

    Dear Colleagues, It is a tremendous honor to begin my work as the University of Michigan’s 14th president and to join you as a faculty member at this great institution. I was attracted to Michigan for many reasons, none more powerful than the comprehensive excellence of the faculty. The scope and rigor of your scholarship is …

  10. Letter to Staff – July 14, 2014

    July 14, 2014

    Dear Colleagues, It is a tremendous honor to begin my work as the University of Michigan’s 14th president. Since being appointed by the Board of Regents in January, I have had the opportunity to see much of the Ann Arbor campus and meet many people all across the institution. The impact of U-M’s staff is evident in the beauty and function of the campus, in …