Look to Michigan

October 2, 2025
Open Inquiry Week to spark dialogue on curiosity, courage, and the future of free expression

U-M will launch its inaugural Open Inquiry Week, an initiative designed to highlight the role of open inquiry in shaping higher education and democratic life, Oct. 6-10.
October 2, 2025
U-M sustainability report reflects 150 years of progress, sets stage for next era

The University of Michigan is marking more than 150 years of sustainability leadership with the release of a synthesis report that outlines decades of progress.
August 25, 2025
Vision 2034 evolves, becomes Look to Michigan

First launched as Vision 2034, the sharpened strategic vision is now known as Look to Michigan and is expanded to include a new pillar.
August 25, 2025
Year of Life-Changing Education to show, not tell, impact of learning

Life-Changing Education in 2025-26 is the next theme year to emphasize core impact areas of the Look to Michigan vision.
August 25, 2025
Introducing ‘United by Purpose’ — Our Look to Michigan Campus Campaign

An internal “Look to Michigan” campus campaign has launched that specifically acknowledges the contributions of our faculty, staff and students.
August 25, 2025
Year of Democracy creates blueprint for campus engagement

The University of Michigan is wrapping the Year of Democracy, Civic Empowerment, and Global Engagement, a campuswide initiative to strengthen democratic practices and encourage active civic participation.
March 17, 2025
U-M asks community to support what’s next on Giving Blueday

U-M’s annual day of giving — Giving Blueday — returns March 19 when U-M community members worldwide will join together to support inspiring causes and programs at the university.
October 30, 2024
U-M receives $50M gift for pancreatic cancer care, research

With a $50 million gift from Richard and Susan Rogel, U-M Health’s Rogel Cancer Center aims to revolutionize how the world detects, treats and ultimately cures pancreatic cancer.
October 25, 2024
U-M launches Look to Michigan campaign to raise $7 billion

U-M has announced Look to Michigan, its most ambitious and innovative fundraising campaign to date, with a goal of raising $7 billion — the largest effort in its history and the largest known campaign goal of any public university.