May 14, 2024
U-M launches faculty survey on threats and harassment »
The University of Michigan is seeking input from Ann Arbor campus faculty members in a confidential, online survey to gauge experiences with threats or harassment related to their academic work, teaching or research. The survey — led by the Office of the Provost — launched May 13 and is part of the university’s broader commitment to better understand and address growing concerns and experiences of harassment, threats and intimidation among U-M faculty.
May 8, 2024
Jenna Bednar appointed Faculty Director of UMICH Votes and Democratic Engagement »
We are delighted to share the news that Professor Jenna Bednar has been appointed Faculty Director of UMICH Votes and Democratic Engagement.
May 7, 2024
Karen Thole to become College of Engineering dean »
Karen A. Thole has been named dean of the University of Michigan’s College of Engineering, effective Aug. 1. Thole currently is a University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and director of the START (Steady Thermal Aero Research Turbine) Lab at The Pennsylvania State University, and director of the Engineering Ambassadors Network.
May 7, 2024
Endowment 101: Facts about U-M’s $17.9 billion endowment »
Demonstrations and calls for divestment on college campuses across the country have put a spotlight on university endowments and raised questions about what exactly these funds are, how they operate and who manages them. The following explains the University of Michigan’s endowment.
May 6, 2024
Commencement speaker shares how magic provides insight to shape lives »
Spring Commencement speaker Brad Meltzer told University of Michigan graduates to draw upon the magic in their lives as they enter the world and continue to grow and transform into the best versions of themselves.
April 29, 2024
Teaching Innovation Prizes honor five faculty projects »
Five faculty projects that involve innovative approaches to improving student learning will be honored next month with Provost’s Teaching Innovation Prizes. The winning projects were chosen from 40 nominations from students, faculty and staff. Innovations were encouraged from two focus areas: anti-racist teaching and innovations to disrupt patterns of educational disenfranchisement, and strategies that help students understand the potential uses and limitations of generative artificial intelligence tools.
April 29, 2024
University addresses potential commencement protests »
With the approach of Spring Commencement, two top University of Michigan administrators have emailed the Ann Arbor campus community and the families of prospective graduates to address the possibility of protests at this year’s graduation ceremonies. Provost Laurie K. McCauley and Martino Harmon, vice president for student life, sent the messages April 26 saying the university seeks to ensure that “graduates are able to experience the joyous and celebratory event they deserve,” while also respecting everyone’s right to free speech and expression.
April 23, 2024
U-M, LEO still at odds over Dearborn, Flint salary increases »
After nearly six months of negotiations, the University of Michigan and the union representing nearly 1,800 lecturers on the Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Flint campuses have reached agreement on every contractual issue except salary increases.