Regents

  1. October 20, 2016

    Annual research funding rises to record $1.39 billion

    The university’s total volume of research reached a record $1.39 billion in the 2016 fiscal year that closed June 30, a 7.2 percent increase from the previous year.

  2. October 20, 2016

    U-M endowment provides strong support for campus operations

    U-M’s long-term investment strategy continues to provide a steady stream of endowment funding, with fiscal year 2016 distributions to the general fund exceeding $300 million for the first time.

  3. October 20, 2016

    University maintains strong financial position

    The university’s financial position remains strong, according to the fiscal year 2016 consolidated financial statements.

  4. October 20, 2016

    $10.75 million gift funds depression research at U-M

    A $10.75 million to the U-M Depression Center will help accelerate development of personalized treatments necessary to conquer clinical depression, bipolar disorder and related illnesses.

  5. October 17, 2016

    Four recommended for honorary degrees at Winter Commencement

    A legendary jazz double bassist, a philanthropist to the visual and performing arts, a renowned global health leader and an innovator in medical education are scheduled to receive honorary degrees at Winter Commencement.

  6. September 26, 2016

    Revision to Regents’ Bylaws proposed

    A revision to the Board of Regents’ Bylaws has been proposed and is now being posted for public comment, which may be submitted by Oct. 9.

  7. September 23, 2016

    U-M donors gave a record amount in FY 2016

    More than 125,000 donors made gifts to the university totaling $440.7 million in cash and pledge payments in fiscal year 2016, the highest total of any fiscal year.

  8. September 15, 2016

    Dr. Eric Fearon named director of Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Dr. Eric Fearon, an oncology professor and nationally recognized investigator in cancer genetics, has been named director of the U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center.

  9. September 15, 2016

    Regents Roundup — September 2016

    Other items approved by the Board of Regents at its meeting Thursday.

  10. September 15, 2016

    Robotics building design will include space for Ford researchers

    A broad range of robotic technologies will have tailored lab space in U-M’s planned Robotics Laboratory, which includes a unique funding collaboration with Ford Motor Co.