Photo gallery of images featuring Kent Syverud, who was elected as the University of Michigan’s 16th president during a special meeting of the Board of Regents on Jan. 12.

Kent Syverud, chancellor and president of Syracuse University, has been named the 16th president of the University of Michigan — the first U-M alumnus in nearly a century to be appointed president.

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The Board of Regents has scheduled a special meeting for 1 p.m. Monday to elect the next president of the University of Michigan.

A quiet energy pulses beneath the surface of Michigan Engineering; the rhythm of ideas turning into action.

The university community is being asked to nominate individuals who have contributed to their field or society to be considered for honorary degrees.

Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to expand their digital accessibility knowledge and skills to help create more accessible experiences for all individuals.

The application process is open for the 2026 Engage Detroit Workshops grant program, which is organized by the Office of the Vice Provost for Engaged Learning.

U-M faculty and staff are encouraged to share a new opportunity with students this term: the Campus of the Future Student Idea Showcase, a multidisciplinary competition.

U-M will host a series of virtual Strategic Initiative Fund information sessions over the coming weeks to provide faculty and staff with an overview of the fund.

Michigan is poised to lead in automotive chip manufacturing, with the chip development talent from the University of Michigan and major automakers down the road in Detroit, according to U-M researchers.