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U-M will break ground on Detroit-based Center for Innovation by year’s end
In October 2023, the University’s Board of Regents approved agreements related to land donation and purchases, and a $100M gift from top donor Stephen M. Ross to build the U-M Center for Innovation at Grand River Ave and West Columbia Street in Detroit.
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Vision 2034: Leading with integrity
President Ono announces search for ethics, integrity, compliance officer. Plus: Wynton Marsalis to speak at Spring Commencement.
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Investing in the people of Michigan
President Ono shares early milestones en route to his March 7 inauguration.
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U-M appoints Santa Ono as new president
In July, the Board of Regents named Santa J. Ono U-M’s 15th president. Ono is an accomplished biomedical researcher and the president and vice chancellor of the University of British Columbia. He steps into his U-M presidency Oct. 13, 2022.
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What lies ahead
Mary Sue Coleman welcomes President-elect Santa Ono to U-M; reaffirms the University’s mission.
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U-M reaches $490M settlement with Anderson plaintiffs
The University of Michigan and attorneys for approximately 1,050 claimants who have alleged abuse by the late Dr. Robert Anderson announced they have reached a settlement agreement that would resolve all of those survivors’ claims against the University.
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U-M overhauls its approach to addressing sexual misconduct
A new multidisciplinary unit — the Equity, Civil Rights and Title IX Office — will house many of the critical functions around equity and civil rights work, including Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other forms of discrimination.
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The doctor and Ty Cobb
Handwritten letters between the greatest Detroit Tiger of all time and his physician, U-M Regent Charles S. Kennedy, reveals a kinder, gentler Cobb than common lore dictates.
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Media Coverage of the University of Michigan: Jan. 2013
Report shows University Research Corridor had a $15.5B economic impact on the state; New regents learn balance between their goals and universities’ needs; Sustainability experts hail Obama’s climate change focus; 40 U-M students named Dow Sustainability Fellows; “Dinosaur village” illuminates reptilian past; Scientists create superomniphobic material that shrugs off oil, blood, acid and more; U-M student appointed “Wikipedian in Residence” at presidential library.