campus safety

September 11, 2025
U-M launches effort to enhance campus safety technology

U-M has launched an initiative to enhance campus safety by upgrading emergency communications, unifying building access controls and improving campus safety infrastructure.
June 10, 2025
President’s message: Keeping our campus safe and welcoming

At the University of Michigan, simultaneously keeping our campus safe and welcoming is a top priority. It’s a promise we make to our students, faculty, staff, patients, and visitors.
September 28, 2024
Message from President Ono: Safety on Campus

President Santa J. Ono sent an email to the campus community Sept. 27 about recent incidents of an assault on a Jewish person and racist graffiti in a residence hall, reiterating U-M will stand up against all forms of hate.
October 27, 2023
U-M statement on campus safety and free expression

A university message to the Ann Arbor campus community addresses concerns about safety and discrimination, and outlines measures “to assure the continuity of education in the safest manner possible.”
October 13, 2023
President’s statement: Campus safety is our top priority

In a message to the U-M community, President Santa J. Ono said that in the wake of Mideast violence, students, faculty, staff and visitors should be assured their safety is a top priority.
February 14, 2023
President Ono’s statement regarding MSU shooting
President Santa J. Ono has issued a statement to the U-M community expressing empathy and support in the wake of fatal shootings at Michigan State University on Feb. 13. The campus will remain open and a vigil on the Diag is being planned for 7 p.m. Feb. 15.
- DPSS outlines safety response after MSU tragedy
February 14, 2023
DPSS outlines safety response after MSU tragedy

The Division of Public Safety and Security has issued a statement in response the Feb. 13 shooting at Michigan State University, assuring the community that U-M campuses are safe and that it is taking enhanced security measures.
August 7, 2019
Classroom door-lock project launches in Mason Hall

The university this week began installing door locks in all general-purpose classrooms and class labs in Mason Hall as part of a pilot project to enhance campus safety and emergency preparedness.
March 25, 2019
Schlissel praises quick reaction to reports of possible shooters

President Mark Schlissel is praising U-M community members for their quick reaction to the initial reports of possible gunfire on campus March 16, and pledged an examination of the emergency alert process.
April 26, 2017
Additional sexual assault resources, reporting options available

In recognition of April as national Sexual Assault Awareness Month, there are a number of support resources and reporting options available to the U-M community.