October 1, 2024
Making AI Work for Educators: a U-M Generative AI Update »
by Bob Jones, Assistant Vice President of Support Services and Emerging Technologies for Information and Technology Services Since the fall of 2023, U-M has aimed to democratize access to a transformative tool-set to enable innovation in a secure, private, and uniquely Michigan fashion. Our GenAI platform is designed to meet the needs of most users…
October 1, 2024
Summer Photo Scrapbook »
In the last edition of the Office of the Provost Newsletter, we asked our readers to help us build a scrapbook commemorating summertime, and you delivered! As we bid the season farewell and welcome fall, we hope you’ll enjoy this look back to trips abroad, weddings, and even a glimpse of the northern lights. After…
October 1, 2024
M-PACT announces five new faculty scholars »
The Michigan Program for Advancing Cultural Transformation has announced the appointment of five new tenure-track assistant professors with research expertise spanning critical areas, including early human development for individuals exposed to environmental risks, substance abuse prevention and equitable obstetric care.
September 30, 2024
Q+A with Vice Provost Shalanda Baker »
Shalanda Baker, vice provost for sustainability and climate action. Shalanda Baker, vice provost for sustainability and climate action and professor of environment and sustainability in the School of Environment and Sustainability, began her tenure on Sept. 1, 2024. In this role, she will lead interdisciplinary engagement on environmental topics, explore opportunities to integrate sustainability within…
September 30, 2024
U-M releases Campus Plan 2050 to guide next 25 years »
The University of Michigan’s Campus Plan 2050 outlines significant changes to the Ann Arbor campus, featuring an innovation district, an on-campus hotel and conference center, an automated transit system, and renovations and updates to existing facilities. The plan was released Sept. 30 and is available for public viewing.
September 27, 2024
Kristin Seefeldt named acting director of Poverty Solutions »
Kristin Seefeldt has been named acting faculty director of Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan through June 2025 while inaugural faculty director Luke Shaefer is on sabbatical.
September 26, 2024
U-M reports record enrollment for fall 2024 »
The University of Michigan continues to be the largest and most sought-after public research institution in the state, with record total enrollment this fall of 52,855 students.
September 23, 2024
Diversity award for staff returns, nominations sought »
Nominations are being accepted through Oct. 18 for the 2024 Distinguished Diversity Leaders Award, recognizing staff members who demonstrate extraordinary dedication to fostering diversity in its broadest sense at the University of Michigan.