Office of the Provost
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May 11, 2022
Grants advance U-M partnerships, collaborations with Detroit
Six new projects have been selected for funding through the Engage Detroit Workshops grant program, which supports the development of new efforts to connect U-M and Detroit community partners.
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April 7, 2022
U-M to host presentations by candidates for VPEI-CDO
The Office of the Provost will host two in-person presentations featuring candidates being considered for U-M’s next chief diversity officer and vice provost for equity and inclusion.
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March 21, 2022
Michigan Medicine, ISR, LSA staffers receive Candace Johnson Award
Three staff members are being honored this year with Candace Johnson Awards, a nod to their service amid challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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March 15, 2022
Dentistry dean Laurie McCauley recommended as next provost
President Mary Sue Coleman is recommending the appointment of Laurie K. McCauley, dean of the School of Dentistry, as the university’s next provost and executive vice president for academic affairs.
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March 9, 2022
Michigan Drug Discovery aids new projects to treat obesity, cancer
Michigan Drug Discovery will support four early-stage drug discovery projects to aid work in the Life Sciences Institute’s Center for Chemical Genomics and Natural Products Discovery Core.
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February 16, 2022
New pandemic relief programs offer funding to support faculty
The Provost’s Office and the Office of the Vice President for Research have each launched programs to financially support faculty whose research and scholarship were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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February 11, 2022
Anti-racism faculty hiring moves to third round
The Anti-Racism Faculty Hiring Initiative, one of the Office of the Provost’s programs and activities to address systemic racism, will begin its third round of proposal submission and review in March.
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February 9, 2022
Collins named president of Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Provost Susan M. Collins has been named president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. Her last day at U-M will be May 15 and she will begin her new role, which includes participating in national monetary policymaking, July 1.
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November 16, 2021
Selection process for next provost underway at U-M
The university has launched the process to select and appoint a new provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. President Mark Schlissel will chair a 13-member selection and appointment advisory group.
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November 15, 2021
Staff excellence award returns with twice the recognition
The Candace J. Johnson Award for Staff Excellence is accepting nominations for staff members whose commitment to excellence, teamwork and a supportive environment make U-M a great place to work.
