University Human Resources

  1. May 13, 2026

    Obituary — Diane Joy Vasquez

    Diane Joy Vasquez, 71, of Iron River, Michigan, died May 7, 2026. She worked her way up the ladder at the University of Michigan and became human resources director of operations.

  2. May 12, 2026

    Required employee discrimination and harassment training now available

    The university has launched required online training for faculty and staff to deepen their understanding of their role in maintaining an environment free of discrimination and harassment.

  3. March 31, 2026

    Graduate student research assistants to join GEO

    Graduate student research assistants at the University of Michigan have voted to join the Graduate Employees’ Organization union.

  4. December 9, 2025

    Faculty and staff salary report for 2025-26 now available

    Faculty salary increases at U-M’s Ann Arbor campus for 2025-26 averaged 2.8%, according to figures from the university’s salary report released Dec. 9.

  5. October 13, 2025

    Open Enrollment for 2026 benefits runs through Oct. 24

    Benefits-eligible faculty, staff, retirees and graduate students can change their U-M benefits during Open Enrollment, now underway and continuing through 5 p.m. Eastern Time Friday, Oct. 24.

  6. October 8, 2025

    Take 5 to Focus returns to promote daily mindfulness

    More effectively managing stress, having more focus, and being in a better mood are the key benefits of the Take 5 to Focus program.

  7. October 6, 2025

    Campus briefs

    Short news items from around the University of Michigan.

  8. September 30, 2025

    University’s holiday, season day schedule for 2026 announced

    The university’s holiday and season day schedule for 2026 has been released. The university observes seven holidays each calendar year.

  9. September 29, 2025

    U-M expands backup care program to enrolled students

    Starting this semester, registered and enrolled U-M students will have access to subsidized backup care for children, adults and elders through Bright Horizons.

  10. August 20, 2025

    Open Enrollment is Oct. 13-24; what’s new for 2026

    Benefits-eligible faculty, staff, retirees and graduate students may change their benefit selections during the university’s annual Open Enrollment, scheduled for Oct. 13 through 5 p.m. Oct. 24.