Office of the Provost
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May 24, 2023
U-M launches institute to accelerate quantum research, education
U-M will invest $55 million to launch a multidisciplinary Quantum Research Institute and recruit up to eight new faculty members with expertise in quantum.
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May 5, 2023
U-M expands support for faculty, staff traveling abroad
U-M employees now have additional resources for enhanced safety and support for personal and business trips abroad, including travel health consultations and travel-abroad health insurance.
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April 24, 2023
Five faculty projects honored for teaching innovations
Five faculty projects that involve innovative approaches to improving student learning will be honored in May with Provost’s Teaching Innovation Prizes.
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April 17, 2023
Conference to focus on gender-based violence, sexual harassment
U-M will host a national conference May 18-19 to help faculty and practitioners collaborate to design and implement innovative research and practices that address sexual harassment and gender-based violence.
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February 7, 2023
McCauley recommended as provost through June 2027
Provost Laurie K. McCauley has been recommended for a full term as U-M’s chief academic and budgetary officer. If approved by the Board of Regents, McCauley, who was first appointed last May, would serve through June 2027.
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October 28, 2022
Five join U-M faculty through Anti‑Racism Hiring Initiative
Five faculty members with expertise in inequality and structural racism joined the university this fall as part of the Office of the Provost’s Anti-Racism Hiring Initiative.
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October 28, 2022
Anti-Racism Hiring Initiative proposals
The Office of the Provost’s Anti-Racism Hiring Initiative had a three-round proposal submission and selection process. A committee chose six proposals, and five faculty members have been hired to date.
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October 25, 2022
New travel policies help U-M travelers stay safe abroad
U-M has revised elements of its international travel policy that supports faculty, staff and students traveling abroad for university-related purposes.
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October 10, 2022
Well-being Collective takes holistic approach to health, wellness
U-M has created a holistic, strategic and comprehensive infrastructure to address the health and wellness needs of faculty, staff and students by launching a campus Well-being Collective.
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September 21, 2022
Nominations sought for Candace Johnson staff excellence award
U-M is accepting nominations for the Candace J. Johnson Award for Staff Excellence, which honors staff members who make the university a great place to work.
