COVID-19

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. December 6, 2021

    Campus briefs

    Short news items from around the University of Michigan.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.