Athletics
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January 29, 2016
Warde Manuel named director of intercollegiate athletics at U-M
Warde Manuel has been named the Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics. His five-year appointment as the university’s 12th athletic director will be effective March 14.
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December 2, 2015
Schlissel announces search process for next athletic director
President Mark Schlissel has announced that the university will launch a national search for its next director of intercollegiate athletics.
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September 9, 2015
PTS asks that lots be cleared for football parking
U-M employees again are being asked to park all personal and university vehicles at off-site locations away from Michigan Stadium starting at 11 p.m. Friday prior to home football games.
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August 7, 2015
Seating capacity at Michigan Stadium slightly reduced
Following several seating adjustments, Michigan Stadium’s ticketed seating capacity has been slightly reduced, to 107,601. It remains college football’s largest venue.
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July 16, 2015
New clubhouse will enhance golfer experience at U-M Golf Course
A design for the new U-M Golf Course clubhouse that will enhance the golfer experience was approved Thursday by the university’s Board of Regents.
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July 15, 2015
Michigan Athletics agreement with Nike worth $169M to U-M
U-M stands to receive $169 million in cash and apparel through its agreement making Nike the university’s official provider of athletic footwear, apparel and equipment.
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July 6, 2015
U-M, Nike announce partnership for footwear, apparel, equipment
The university has reached an agreement in principle with Nike to become the Wolverines’ official athletic footwear, apparel and equipment provider to 2027.
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June 18, 2015
Michigan Athletics presents fiscal 2016 budget to regents
The Athletic Department will have a balanced budget in fiscal year 2016 based on operating revenues of $153.6 million and operating expenses of $153.6 million.
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May 21, 2015
Regents approve schematic design for new athletic facilities
New facilities for student athletes moved forward Thursday as regents approved the schematic design for the Athletics South Competition and Performance project.
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April 16, 2015
President pleased with Athletics review of player safety protocols
President Mark Schlissel said Thursday he has accepted the comprehensive review of in-game player safety procedures in the university’s Athletic Department.