September 16, 2024
Provost’s initiative promotes study of faculty, staff disabilities »
The program embraces a broad definition of disability and aligns with the University of Michigan’s DEI 2.0 Strategic Plan and Vision 2034. It invites proposals for interdisciplinary projects that focus on understanding and addressing the needs of faculty and staff with disabilities. Proposals are due Oct. 21, with awards to be announced in January 2025.
September 16, 2024
Nominations sought for Candace Johnson staff excellence award »
Organizers of the Candace J. Johnson Award for Staff Excellence are accepting nominations for staff members who demonstrate a commitment to excellence, generosity and compassion, which help create a supportive and outstanding work environment.
September 13, 2024
UMICH Votes helping U-M engage in 2024 election »
As the 2024 elections approach, the University of Michigan is implementing a variety of measures to ensure all faculty, staff and students are well-prepared to exercise their right to vote.
September 13, 2024
Activist Bassey stresses shared humanity in Wallenberg Lecture »
Nnimmo Bassey — architect, poet and African environmental activist — accepted the University of Michigan’s 2024 Wallenberg Medal for his outstanding humanitarian work, declaring, “We are part of nature, not apart from it.” Bassey, executive director of the Nigeria-based ecological think tank Health of Mother Earth Foundation, delivered the 29th Wallenberg Lecture to a packed Robertson Auditorium at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business on Sept. 10.
September 13, 2024
Elena Gallo to direct Women in Science and Engineering program »
Elena Gallo, professor of astronomy, has been appointed the new director of the University of Michigan’s Women in Science and Engineering program, effective Sept. 15.
September 11, 2024
U-M expands coaching program for newly tenured faculty »
The Post-promotion Academic Career Exploration, designed to support faculty as they meet new career opportunities and challenges after promotion, is being expanded this fall to include more faculty who have been newly promoted to associate professor with tenure.
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.