administration

  1. February 4, 2025

    Public comment sought for proposed Regents’ Bylaws change

    Revisions to the Board of Regents’ Bylaws Sec. 2.01, which addresses top university administrators, are being posted for public comment by Feb. 18, before facing regent approval Feb. 20.

  2. December 5, 2024

    U-M extends athletic director Warde Manuel’s contract

    U-M has announced a five-year contract extension for Warde Manuel, the Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics, so that his term will run through June 30, 2030.

  3. October 10, 2024

    Regents extend President Ono’s contract until 2032

    The Board of Regents has extended President Santa J. Ono’s contract through Oct. 1, 2032. It includes a base salary increase to $1.3 million and increases in annual deferred compensation.

  4. September 19, 2024

    David Miller to become EVP for medical affairs, Michigan Medicine CEO

    David C. Miller will become U-M’s executive vice president for medical affairs and chief executive officer of Michigan Medicine, effective July 1, 2025, succeeding Marschall Runge, who is retiring from his leadership positions.

  5. August 22, 2024

    President Emeritus James Duderstadt dies at age 81

    James J. Duderstadt, president emeritus and University Professor of Science and Engineering, who devoted his academic career to an institution he shaped with his zeal for technology, innovation and equality, has died at age 81.

  6. May 13, 2024

    Laurence Alexander recommended as UM‑Flint chancellor

    Laurence B. Alexander, a recognized leader in higher education who for 11 years has served as chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, has been recommended as the next chancellor of UM-Flint.

  7. May 6, 2024

    Karen Thole to become College of Engineering dean

    Karen A. Thole of Penn State University has been named dean of the College of Engineering, effective Aug. 1. Thole is a University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Penn State.

  8. March 28, 2024

    Jason Owen-Smith named AVP to lead research intelligence strategy

    Jason Owen-Smith, a sociologist who launched a national university data consortium, has been named associate vice president for research – institutional capabilities and research intelligence.

  9. March 8, 2024

    Jon Kinsey recommended as VP, secretary of the university

    Jon Kinsey, chief of staff in the President’s Office and a member of U-M’s leadership team, is being recommended as the next vice president and secretary of the university.

  10. November 27, 2023

    Angela Dillard named first vice provost for undergraduate education

    Angela D. Dillard, a longtime professor known for her dedication to undergraduate student success, has been appointed U-M’s inaugural vice provost for undergraduate education.