Office of the Provost

  1. January 15, 2025

    Six teams funded for disability-related research projects

    Six U-M research teams have been awarded funding through the Office of the Provost’s Disability Scholarship Initiative.

  2. January 13, 2025

    University announces initiative to ensure digital accessibility

    U-M has announced the public phase of its Digital Accessibility Strategic Initiative, an effort designed to ensure digital accessibility and compliance with federal requirements across the university.

  3. December 12, 2024

    U-M, Mellon Foundation announce Environmental Justice + Humanities Hub

    The Mellon Foundation has awarded nearly $4 million in a first-of-its kind grant to create the Environmental Justice + Humanities Hub at U-M, bolstering the university’s work in environmental justice.

  4. September 16, 2024

    Provost’s initiative promotes study of faculty, staff disabilities

    The Office of the Provost has announced a new initiative aimed at advancing scholarship related to disability among faculty and staff on the Ann Arbor campus.

  5. September 16, 2024

    Nominations sought for Candace Johnson staff excellence award

    Organizers of the Candace J. Johnson Award for Staff Excellence are accepting nominations for staff members who demonstrate a commitment to excellence, generosity and compassion.

  6. September 5, 2024

    Applications sought for next round of President’s Postdoctoral Fellowships

    The President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is accepting applications through Nov. 1, with a supporting letter from the unit’s chair, director, associate dean or dean due Dec. 1.

  7. August 21, 2024

    University welcomes new faculty at annual orientation

    University leaders encouraged new faculty members to embrace U-M’s interdisciplinary community to cultivate their scholarly pursuits and foster student success at the annual New Faculty Orientation.

  8. May 16, 2024

    Friese named vice provost for academic and faculty affairs

    Christopher R. Friese, a national authority in measuring and improving the quality of cancer care delivery, has been named the next vice provost for academic and faculty affairs in the Office of the Provost.

  9. February 15, 2024

    University leaders voice support for academic freedom, denounce threats

    U-M is taking several steps to address growing concerns and experiences of harassment, threats and intimidation against faculty members as a result of their research or academic work.

  10. December 12, 2023

    Grants aim to increase faculty-led education-abroad experiences

    Two new grant programs from the Office of the Provost aim to encourage the development of new faculty-led education-abroad programs at U-M.