September 3, 2024
U-M kicks off initiative to promote civic participation »
The University of Michigan is launching the Year of Democracy, Civic Empowerment, and Global Engagement, a campuswide presidential initiative to strengthen democratic practices and encourage active civic participation.
August 30, 2024
Five to receive Harold R. Johnson Diversity Service Awards »
Five faculty members have been selected for 2024 Harold R. Johnson Diversity Service Awards in recognition of their exceptional contributions to fostering a culturally and ethnically diverse community at the University of Michigan.
August 29, 2024
Take Care theme activities will use art to aid well-being »
The University of Michigan’s Arts Initiative, Wolverine Wellness and other campus partners have joined forces to center personal and community well-being in the 2024-25 academic year with a focus on the theme Take Care. Take Care explores the power of art and art making to help people process the current moment: caring for oneself and others during challenging times; personal and community healing as a means of collective resilience; and how artistic expression can help create a world everyone wants to live in.
August 29, 2024
Arts Initiative supports arts partnership teams across U‑M campuses »
The University of Michigan Arts Initiative’s Projects in Partnership program has awarded funding to four arts-based teams representing more than 18 units, schools and colleges across U-M’s Ann Arbor and Dearborn campuses and in Detroit.
August 27, 2024
University gearing up for a new academic year »
Faculty, staff and students return to campus en masse as a new academic year begins Aug. 26. The University Record has published several stories that will help faculty and staff prepare for the fall semester and beyond.
August 26, 2024
U-M highlights updated policies as new school year begins »
As students return to campus for the fall semester, the university has taken steps to highlight existing policies around free speech and create new ones related to student disciplinary procedures and campus operations in order to help provide a safe and supportive campus environment for everyone.
August 26, 2024
New U-M students urged to take on ‘profound responsibility’ »
University of Michigan leaders encouraged U-M’s newest students to embrace an uncertain future and act as leaders to create positive change during the New Student Convocation at Crisler Center.
August 22, 2024
Email to faculty: Inclusive Teaching »
I am writing to ask faculty with instructional duties on our campus to give special attention to two areas this semester to ensure we maintain an excellent learning environment.