Mary Sue Coleman
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March 10, 2014
Key initiatives: Arts and creativity
Our understanding of the works of William Shakespeare, the Gershwin brothers, Orson Welles and Robert Altman was advanced at U-M under President Mary Sue Coleman’s watch, along with prominent arts-related initiatives.
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March 10, 2014
Key initiatives: Sustainability
Building on the strong foundation laid by predecessors, President Mary Sue Coleman strengthened the university’s commitment to sustainability by broadening U-M’s approach to include education, research and operations under an initiative known as Planet Blue.
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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.
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March 10, 2014
Others pay tribute to President Coleman
Members of the U-M and higher education communities offer personal reflections.
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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.
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March 10, 2014
Making history
A timeline of social and political events that occurred during President Mary Sue Coleman’s tenure.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
