May 26, 2026

On Course: Nature/Culture Now! »

The Michigan experience is defined by thousands of groundbreaking sections, courses, debates, and educators. With “On Course,” the Office of the Provost explores classes that are notable in their approaches or outcomes through candid, in-depth conversations.

May 26, 2026

Catching Up: Talking Maize & Blue »

Several months following its launch, the Talking Maize & Blue initiative has reached thousands of students, and the team behind it is already reimagining the experience for the 2026-27 academic year.

May 26, 2026

Heterodox Academy and the Work of Open Inquiry »

During this year’s Open Inquiry Week, campus groups participated in events designed to model the conditions that make rigorous academic exchange possible. Among them were members of Heterodox Academy, which hosted a table at the event featuring economist Glenn Loury.

May 26, 2026

Get to Know: Dialogue Michigan »

Dialogue Michigan was launched in January 2026 to empower communities across U-M with expanded workshops, access to practitioners, collaborative opportunities, and new resources to address complex realities.

May 2, 2026

Rackham Graduate Exercises: Students told to stay curious — and a bit stubborn »

On May 1, Ingeborg Hochmair delivered the keynote address at the Crisler Center to those receiving master’s and doctoral degrees. She also will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Engineering from U-M on May 2 during the Spring Commencement ceremony at Michigan Stadium. Perseverance mixed with curiosity and stubbornness helped drive her life’s work, said Ingeborg Hochmair, an electrical engineer and medical-device manufacturing executive. “You are the architects of the future world. Your ambitions and your ability to realize your visions will influence the fate of this world and shape it,” she said.