Office of University Development

  1. November 11, 2021

    Four recommended for Winter Commencement honorary degrees

    Four leaders in the fields of higher education, theater, mathematics and community research are being recommended for honorary degrees at the Ann Arbor campus’ 2021 Winter Commencement.

  2. September 10, 2021

    Howard Bragman creates million-dollar ‘coming out’ fund

    Alumnus and public relations leader Howard Bragman has made a $1 million bequest to establish the Howard Bragman Coming Out Fund to provide emergency financial assistance to students through U-M’s Spectrum Center.

  3. April 26, 2021

    Schools, colleges and groups prepare to celebrate 2021 graduates

    The Office of University Development created a webpage with the time, date and contact information for spring 2021 celebrations and ceremonies by schools, colleges and specialty graduations.

  4. March 11, 2021

    U-M receives gifts from more than 10,000 donors on Giving Blueday

    More than 10,000 donors supported U-M’s seventh Giving Blueday, contributing more than $4.6 million in gifts of all sizes to causes of their choice across all three campuses and Michigan Medicine.

  5. October 19, 2020

    Twenty-seven to receive faculty awards at virtual ceremony

    Twenty-six University of Michigan faculty members are receiving awards this fall in recognition of their notable contributions in the areas of teaching, mentoring, service and scholarship.

  6. June 20, 2019

    Todd Baily named AVP for development, campaign strategy, initiatives

    Todd Baily, campaign director for the university’s $5.28 billion Victors for Michigan campaign, has been named associate vice president for development, campaign strategy and initiatives.

  7. February 5, 2019

    Victors for Michigan final results show $5.28 billion total

    The university has released the final results of its Victors for Michigan campaign, which closed Dec. 31, 2018, with more than 398,000 donors giving $5.28 billion.

  8. December 6, 2018

    LSA’s Thomas Baird named next vice president for development

    Thomas A. Baird, a longtime U-M fundraiser, has been named the university’s next vice president for development. His appointment is effective Jan. 1.

  9. December 6, 2018

    Donors exceed expectations in Victors for Michigan campaign

    With less than a month left in the Victors for Michigan fundraising campaign, 393,000 donors have given a record-breaking $5.11 billion as of Dec. 1.

  10. December 6, 2018

    Regents, president praise VP May for decades of successful fundraising

    The Board of Regents and President Mark Schlissel lauded outgoing Vice President for Development Jerry May for three decades of fundraising work in service of the university.