Mary Sue Coleman

  1. March 25, 2021

    President Emerita Mary Sue Coleman recognized in building naming

    U-M will name the building that houses the Life Sciences Institute after President Emerita Mary Sue Coleman to honor the university’s first woman president and her many accomplishments.

  2. September 29, 2015

    AAU names Mary Sue Coleman as its next president

    The Association of American Universities has announced the appointment of Mary Sue Coleman, former president of U-M, as its new president, effective June 1, 2016.

  3. June 26, 2014

    Plaque honoring President Coleman to be unveiled in Union

    A bronze plaque honoring President Mary Sue Coleman will be unveiled at the Michigan Union on Tuesday. The public ceremony and reception begin at 11:30 a.m.

  4. June 19, 2014

    Coleman celebrated at final Board of Regents meeting

    President Mary Sue Coleman presided over her 132nd and final Board of Regents meeting Thursday.

  5. May 27, 2014

    Coleman wins Cassandra Pyle Award for international education

    President Mary Sue Coleman is the recipient of the 2014 Cassandra Pyle Award that honors her lifelong impact on international education.

  6. March 26, 2014

    Coleman stresses support for public universities at D.C. breakfast

    Speaking at the annual U-M Congressional Breakfast, President Mary Sue Coleman urged federal and state policymakers to continue to support higher education.

  7. March 25, 2014

    Coleman receives national economic development award

    President Mary Sue Coleman was honored Tuesday by the International Economic Development Council for her leadership on economic development issues. 

  8. March 14, 2014

    Campus gathers to celebrate the presidency of Mary Sue Coleman

    Students, faculty, staff and actor Jeff Daniels gathered Friday for a rousing celebration thanking Mary Sue Coleman for her 12 years leading U-M.

    • Watch a video that looks back at the impact of Coleman’s presidency.

  9. March 10, 2014

    President Coleman reflects on her time in the ‘best job in higher education’

    Mary Sue Coleman will retire in July after serving 12 years as University of Michigan president. In a Q&A, she reflects on some of her memorable moments as the university’s 13th president and looks ahead toward retirement.

    • Campuswide “thank you” reception set for Friday.

    • A complete index of stories from the Record’s special tribute to Coleman, including key initiatives and top accomplishments during her presidency.

  10. March 10, 2014

    Key initiatives: Research

    Under President Mary Sue Coleman’s leadership, U-M has seen a dramatic 77 percent growth in its annual research budget to more than $1.3 billion annually, greater than any other public university, and second among all universities.