Mary Sue Coleman

  1. March 10, 2014

    Bentley archive will preserve contributions of U-M’s first female president

    The Bentley Historical Library is preserving Mary Sue Coleman’s legacy through paper and digital documentation stored at the library building on North Campus, and digitally on servers.

  2. March 10, 2014

    Others pay tribute to President Coleman

    Members of the U-M and higher education communities offer personal reflections.

  3. March 10, 2014

    Key initiatives: Heritage and Bicentennial Celebration

    President Mary Sue Coleman early on identified the 2017 bicentennial as a chance to celebrate the University of Michigan’s past, and provide fresh inspiration for its future.

  4. March 10, 2014

    Making history

    A timeline of social and political events that occurred during President Mary Sue Coleman’s tenure.

  5. March 10, 2014

    Key initiatives: Engaged learning

    Engaged and multidisciplinary learning opportunities at U-M have been a priority during the tenure of President Mary Sue Coleman.

  6. March 10, 2014

    Key initiatives: U-M Health System growth

    The last decade under President Mary Sue Coleman’s leadership saw tremendous growth at the U-M Health System, which includes the Hospitals & Health Centers, the Medical School and other units.

  7. March 10, 2014

    Key initiatives: Diversity

    From the steps of the U. S. Supreme Court to mega-churches in Detroit and far smaller congregations around the state, at the National Press Club and in the halls of academia, President Mary Sue Coleman has spoken up on behalf of the important role diversity plays in higher education.

  8. March 10, 2014

    Campuswide reception for President Coleman set for March 14

    Faculty, staff and students are invited to a campuswide “thank you” reception for President Mary Sue Coleman, who is retiring in July. The appreciation will be from 3-5 p.m. Friday in the Rogel Ballroom of the Michigan Union. Actor Jeff Daniels will serve as emcee.

  9. March 10, 2014

    Top accomplishments: Economic development

    Under President Mary Sue Coleman’s leadership, U-M has been a leader in creating and supporting several key collaborations among government, industry and academia toward building a strong economy.

  10. March 10, 2014

    Key initiatives: Entrepreneurship

    The university has a long tradition of entrepreneurship education dating back to 1927, but those early seeds have sprouted and grown into a lush garden of offerings during the last 12 years under President Mary Sue Coleman.