COVID-19
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December 16, 2021
Annual report shows U-M thriving during challenging year
The challenges of operating during the COVID-19 pandemic tested U-M over the past year, but the university rose to meet the challenges “at every turn,” according to the 2020-21 fiscal year annual report.
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December 14, 2021
Pandemic stress weighs heaviest on least-healthy older adults
A poll based at the U-M Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation showed many people over 50 have found joy and stayed resilient amid the prolonged public health crisis, but a sizable number report stress, too.
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December 10, 2021
U-M broadens outreach, access to mental health services, resources
U-M is adopting new and innovative approaches to continue its focus on student mental health and well-being with resources targeting the holistic needs of students using a multi-dimensional approach and increased compassion.
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December 10, 2021
COVID-19 prevention guidance issued ahead of academic break
The university is sharing guidance and reminders for faculty, staff and students related to COVID-19 prevention as the community prepares for the academic break and associated holiday travel and gatherings.
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December 9, 2021
COVID-19 volume cutting into other vital U-M medical functions
U-M’s health system leaders say the hospital organization is facing a dire situation due to the recent wave of COVID-19 cases, which has strained the system and affected patient care.
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December 6, 2021
Campus briefs
Short news items from around the University of Michigan.
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December 2, 2021
Updated ResponsiBLUE app to show vaccination compliance
U-M students, faculty and staff who are out of compliance with the university’s COVID-19 vaccination policy will see a red rectangle with an “X” on their ResponsiBLUE app screen beginning Jan. 3, 2022.
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November 22, 2021
Long-awaited study-abroad trips back on track, with extra steps
About 1,500 U-M students, so far, have applied to travel to 33 countries during winter 2022, a number that is fast approaching pre-pandemic levels.
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November 12, 2021
University COVID-19 prevention measures remain for winter term
Students, faculty and staff at U-M can expect much of the same COVID-19 protections and community expectations from a successful fall semester to remain in place this winter.
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November 12, 2021
COVID-19 vaccination requirements apply to bargained-for employees
New federal COVID-19 vaccination mandates apply to bargained-for U-M employees on all three campuses who are not currently covered by the university’s vaccination policy.