December 13, 2024
Inclusive History Project offers funding for research, engagement on U-M history »
The University of Michigan’s Inclusive History Project is accepting funding proposals from staff, faculty and students for its second year of research and engagement projects that contribute to building and sharing knowledge about U-M’s history of inclusion and exclusion. The IHP is interested in proposals for a wide range of projects, which may include research projects, workshops, exhibits, walking tours, performances and more.
December 11, 2024
2025 MLK Symposium to explore ‘restless dissatisfaction’ »
Actress, director, producer and activist Erika Alexander will be the featured speaker at the 2025 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium Keynote Memorial Lecture on Jan. 20. Alexander will participate in a 90-minute moderated conversation at 9:30 a.m. at Hill Auditorium that also will be live-streamed.
December 10, 2024
Arts Initiative grants to foster creativity and collaboration »
The University of Michigan’s Arts Initiative has announced its Arts Initiative Project Support grants for fall 2024, funding six innovative projects across the university. The awards to UM-Flint, Institute for the Humanities, School of Social Work, School for Environment and Sustainability, Digital Studies Institute and the Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies will support activities to enhance access to the arts, foster interdisciplinary collaboration and engage campus communities in creative learning experiences.
December 9, 2024
Floating holiday for faculty and staff to start in 2025 »
The new year will bring an added perk for faculty and staff. Starting Jan. 1, 2025, employees will enjoy one day each calendar year as a paid floating holiday.
December 6, 2024
University of Michigan expands Go Blue Guarantee »
The University of Michigan is expanding eligibility for its Go Blue Guarantee, enabling nearly 2,200 additional in-state, current undergraduate students to qualify for tuition-free education at the Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Flint campuses.
December 6, 2024
U-M, Los Alamos to develop AI research facility in Michigan »
The University of Michigan and Los Alamos National Laboratory plan to develop a state-of-the-art facility for high-performance computing and AI research that will enhance and strengthen the university’s research capabilities in science, energy and national security and create new jobs in southeast Michigan.
December 5, 2024
University Sets Policy on Diversity Statements »
The University of Michigan will no longer solicit diversity statements as part of faculty hiring, promotion and tenure. The decision by Provost Laurie McCauley follows an Oct. 31 recommendation by an eight-member faculty working group to end the use of the statements, which have been criticized for their potential to limit freedom of expression and diversity of thought on campus.
November 30, 2024
Provost’s Message to Deans – DEI Clarification »
Many members of our community are concerned about the state of diversity, equity, and inclusion at the university. Those concerns have grown because of recent claims that the university is considering fully defunding these types of programs. To be clear, those claims are incorrect.