February 20, 2025
Applications open for Year of Global Engagement Event Grants »
Applications are being accepted for Year of Global Engagement Event Grants of up to $10,000 to support internationally focused events, such as cultural activities, conferences, symposia and educational outreach initiatives.
February 17, 2025
From the Desk of the Provost: February 2025 »
Provost Laurie McCauley Rapid change across technology, government, and world affairs is introducing a degree of uncertainty into daily life that many of us recall from the height of the pandemic – and hoped to leave behind. At times when nimbleness is required, it is easy to fall into a cycle of reaction and focus…
February 17, 2025
Provost Launches New Advisory Committee on Disability Affairs »
Provost Laurie McCauley has announced the formation of a new Provost’s Advisory Committee on Disability Affairs (PACDA), marking a significant step toward improving campus accessibility and support for the disability community. The committee, which emerged from extensive community consultations held throughout summer 2024,will focus on the experiences and needs of faculty and staff in the…
February 17, 2025
Mythbreaking: Mental Health and Well-being at U-M »
The topic of mental health on college campuses has gained increased attention in recent years, particularly following the pandemic. The University of Michigan has responded in a number of ways, including the establishment of the Well-being Collective and the creation of both a chief mental health officer in the Division of Student Life and a…
February 17, 2025
Q&A with Valeria Bertacco, Vice Provost for Engaged Learning »
Valeria Bertacco, vice provost for engaged learning, leads the university’s efforts to expand and enhance experiential learning opportunities for students, with a particular focus on global engagement. Under her leadership, the university launched an ambitious Global Engagement Strategic Plan in 2023 and has seen significant growth in education abroad participation. Global Engagement is also a…
February 17, 2025
Pharmacy, Michigan Medicine staffers win Candace Johnson Awards »
Holly Jablonski from the College of Pharmacy and Janet Santos from Michigan Medicine have been named recipients of the 2024 Candace J. Johnson Award for Staff Excellence.
February 13, 2025
Latest salary study shows parity for men and women faculty »
A new study of faculty salaries at U-M revealed no statistically significant difference between the salaries of men and women faculty members once key factors are taken into account.
February 6, 2025
SummerWorks seeks U-M departments to host interns »
SummerWorks is inviting members of the University of Michigan community to make a real-world difference in the lives of young adults in Washtenaw County by providing quality internships or mentorships this summer. U-M departments can hire SummerWorks interns, who are ages 16-24 and attend school or live in Washtenaw County. The internships are 10-week positions that pay $15 or $17 per hour, depending on whether the intern has completed a high school diploma or equivalent.