President’s Message

  1. Blue Michigan flag with yellow block M flies over Central campus on a sunny day.

    From this day forward: ‘Vision 2034’

    As U-M plans for the next decade, we prioritize the safety of our present-day campus community.

  2. Web screen for U-M's generative artificial intelligence.

    AI’s promise for teaching and learning

    As U-M customizes Gen AI tools on campus, President Ono focuses on best practices defined by accessibility, privacy, integrity.

  3. Santa Ono dressed in Michigan gear, stands between two star football players after Rose Bowl victory.

    Hail to the victors, hints of the future

    If you’re anything like me, you’re still beaming after the football team’s national championship.

  4. Detroit skyline as seen from Canada shows river, bridge, Ren Cen and other iconic structures.

    Breaking ground in Detroit

    President Ono closes the year with a groundbreaking report from Detroit and news of an institute honoring Raoul Wallenberg.

  5. Renewing our commitment

    President Santa J. Ono encourages the U-M community to unite in creating a brighter world of peace.

  6. University leaders in hard hats with shovels at a groundbreaking ceremony. Fall 2023.

    Prioritizing safety, striving for peace, and mourning loss

    Santa J. Ono reflects on world events and provides updates on increased enrollment, new housing, and more.

  7. Safety: Our highest priority

    Santa J. Ono affirms his commitment to free speech on campus, condemns violence.

  8. Two professors hold markers and write on a board. Man and woman, caucasian.

    Scale of inventions, innovations is ‘just phenomenal’

    President Ono kicks off the new year with good news about inventions, investments, and agreement with the GEO.

  9. Photographer captures an early morning sun through the legs of running girls in Ann Arbor.

    … And, we’re back

    The energy is high, the streets are congested, and just like that, we’re going back to school.

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