Office of Vice President for Government Relations

1. September 13, 2024

   UMICH Votes helping U-M engage in 2024 election

   As the 2024 elections approach, the university is implementing a variety of measures to ensure all faculty, staff and students are well-prepared to exercise their right to vote.

2. October 16, 2023

   U-M aims for $1.25M in annual United Way campaign

   The annual University of Michigan United Way campaign kicked off Oct. 16 with a goal of $1.25 million, and donors are asked to lend their support with a pledge to the campaign by Dec. 31.

3. January 30, 2023

   United Way campaign collects $1.13M to exceed 2022 goal

   The U-M community raised more than $1.13 million during the 2022 U-M United Way employee giving campaign that ended Dec. 31, surpassing its $1.1 million goal.

4. May 18, 2022

   Road Scholars Tour resumes with faculty visiting communities

   The annual Michigan Road Scholars Tour resumed this year after a two-year pause during the COVID-19 pandemic. From May 2-6, Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and Flint faculty members visited 10 cities.

5. December 18, 2020

   Chris Kolb named vice president for government relations

   Chris Kolb, who currently serves as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s state budget director, has been appointed vice president for government relations at U-M, effective Jan. 19.