Domenico Grasso named interim president

The Board of Regents has named Domenico Grasso, PhD ‘87, as the University’s interim president, effective immediately. Grasso has been chancellor at UM-Dearborn since 2018. “We have full confidence that President Grasso will provide steady leadership during this critical time of transition,” the regents noted in a campus-wide email.
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Derek Jeter: ‘My team would have the most fun’
The New York Yankees legend shared bold choices and life lessons with U-M’s Class of 2025 at Commencement May 3. In this interview with Michigan Today, he reflects on his relationship with Bill Freehan and his enduring affection for the University.
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The great drug alarm
In 1967, a collective panic was rising over illicit drug use in American society. Just then, John C. Pollard, a scientist in the Medical School’s Mental Health Research Institute, made headlines for his research into the widespread use and abuse of consciousness-altering substances among young people.
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‘Science is a team sport’
Pediatric brain tumors are the leading cause of disease-related death in U.S. children and adolescents. When their son Samson survived his childhood diagnosis, alumni Kim Gilman and Jeff Gelfand began fundraising to advance scientific research. Their support has propelled a team of Michigan Medicine researchers, led by Maria Castro and Pedro Lowenstein, to achieve a significant milestone.
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Precision in motion
The Michigan Men’s Gymnastics team dominated the collegiate scene in 2025, capturing both the NCAA Championship and their fifth consecutive Big Ten title. They closed out the season ranked first in the nation. At the heart of this success were three engineering seniors who successfully balanced their academics and intense training.
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Santa J. Ono to take presidency at University of Florida
U-M’s 15th president, Santa J. Ono, announced May 5 that he was the sole finalist for the presidency of the University of Florida. Once the appointment is approved by Florida’s Board of Governors, he is expected to assume the role.
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Uncertainty around economic policies sinks consumer sentiment
Consumer sentiment plummeted 12% in March, falling for the third straight month. While current economic conditions were little changed, the forward-looking expectations index plunged a precipitous 18% and has now lost more than 30% since November 2024, said economist Joanne Hsu, director of the University’s Surveys of Consumers.
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Sharing common threads
Alumnus and UM-Dearborn Chancellor Domenico Grasso, PhD '87, prepares to lead U-M as interim president. -
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