Year of Democracy, Civic Empowerment, and Global Engagement

1. October 14, 2024

   Initiative helps campus community conduct difficult dialogues

   U-M has launched the Difficult Dialogues Meet the Moment Initiative to help campus community members engage in productive conversations around topics that may be difficult to discuss.

2. September 3, 2024

   U-M kicks off initiative to promote civic participation

   U-M is launching the Year of Democracy, Civic Empowerment, and Global Engagement, a campuswide presidential initiative to strengthen democratic practices and encourage active civic participation.

3. September 3, 2024

   Faculty Senate Office launches series of public issue forums

   Members of the U-M community will be able to share their thoughts and opinions on pressing matters this election season during “Political Speech and the Public Square,” a series of open forums.

4. August 25, 2024

   New U-M students urged to take on ‘profound responsibility’

   University leaders encouraged U-M’s newest students to embrace an uncertain future and act as leaders to create positive change during the New Student Convocation at Crisler Center.