At the University of Michigan we appreciate the thoughtful, deliberate approach from the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office to this unfortunate incident. We also want to express our concern for all the players involved, especially those who were injured. The University of Michigan will continue to cooperate fully with any additional reviews of this matter.

The voters of Michigan have approved Proposal 3. This ends the period of uncertainty faced by people across the state since the overturn of Roe v. Wade, including those engaged with the University of Michigan and Michigan Medicine for their reproductive healthcare, and for their education and training. The health, safety and wellbeing of the …

I am deeply disappointed to learn that posters supporting the Black Student Union have been torn down across campus. Freedom of speech is a core tenet of our democracy and our university. We condemn any harmful or destructive acts to property or public spaces. Anti-Black behavior is anathema to our community standards and collective growth …

Anti-Semitism and hate speech of any kind have no place at the University of Michigan. These types of attacks are in direct conflict with our deeply held values as a University. Recent events give us the opportunity to commit as an institution to addressing the rise of anti-Semitism and learn about the damage such words …

(As prepared for delivery) Good afternoon and welcome to our October meeting of the Board of Regents. I want to begin by saying how excited and honored I am to be chairing my first Board meeting and doing so at UM-Flint. My first meeting with the Board was in July when I was appointed, and …

(As prepared for delivery) Good morning. Thank you to so many members of the U-M Flint community for joining us today. I encourage you to stay involved in this process of innovation and transformation over the coming months. With the support of the Board of Regents, I have charged Chancellor Dutta with developing a robust …

(As prepared for delivery) Good morning. Thank you to so many members of the U-M Flint community for joining us today. I encourage you to stay involved in this process of innovation and transformation over the coming months. With the support of the Board of Regents, I have charged Chancellor Dutta with developing a robust …

(As prepared for delivery) Good afternoon and welcome to the September meeting of the Board of Regents. Today is our first meeting of the new academic year, and tomorrow is an important anniversary for our institution: the University of Michigan-Flint will mark the 66th anniversary of opening its doors. It became the first of our …

(As prepared for delivery) Good afternoon and welcome to the July meeting of the University of Michigan Board of Regents. I am so sorry not to be with you in person today. I have tested positive for covid and am isolating at home. But I feel fine, for which I’m grateful. This has been a …

Remarks as prepared for delivery I am thrilled to join in this enthusiastic welcome of Dr. Santa Ono as the 15th president of the University of Michigan. Dr. Ono, you are joining a very special community. I have spent more than 50 years in higher education, and there is no environment that rivals the University …