Mark Schlissel

  1. May 12, 2022

    University, Schlissel reach settlement that includes apology

    A settlement agreement between U-M and former president Mark Schlissel grants Schlissel a one-year leave of absence, pays him for earned but unpaid deferred compensation, and includes an apology for his poor judgment and the disruption it caused.

  2. January 16, 2022

    Coleman addresses university community after Schlissel’s removal

    President Mary Sue Coleman said she is confident U-M students, faculty, staff and alumni will come together as the university moves forward after the removal of former president Mark Schlissel on Jan 15.

  3. January 15, 2022

    Regents remove Schlissel as president; Coleman appointed interim president

    The U-M Board of Regents has removed Mark S. Schlissel as president of the university, citing an inappropriate relationship with a university employee. Former president Mary Sue Coleman was named interim president.

  4. December 1, 2021

    Schlissel sends message of support after Oxford tragedy

    President Mark Schlissel shared a message of support to the campus community and offered condolences in the wake of a shooting at Oxford High School that resulted in the deaths of four students on Nov. 30.

  5. November 24, 2021

    Leadership message regarding recent trial verdicts, parade deaths

    President Mark Schlissel and Vice Provost Robert Sellers have sent a campuswide message of support following the conviction of three men in the death of Ahmaud Arbery, Kyle Rittenhouse’s not guilty verdict, and deaths and injuries at a Wisconsin parade.

  6. October 7, 2021

    President provides updates, outlines priorities in address

    President Mark Schlissel emphasized the importance of collaboration, outlined his priorities and provided updates on several campus initiatives during the President’s University Leadership Address.

  7. October 6, 2021

    Livestream planned for President’s Leadership Address

    President Mark Schlissel will update the campus community about ongoing initiatives and priorities for the year ahead during his Leadership Address on Thursday. It can be viewed live on the Gateway at 8:30 a.m.

  8. October 5, 2021

    Schlissel says he will end U-M presidency in June 2023

    President Mark Schlissel has announced he will end his service as president in June 2023, one year earlier than his previously announced appointment. He said the announcement will “support a smooth and thoughtful leadership transition for the university.”

  9. September 23, 2021

    Regents announce 3 percent raise for U-M president

    The Board of Regents has announced that President Mark Schlissel would get a 3 percent salary increase. The announcement comes as Schlissel begins his eighth academic year leading U-M.

  10. September 13, 2021

    Campus briefs

    Short news items from around the University of Michigan.