Regents

  1. 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.

  2. October 20, 2016

    University maintains strong financial position

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

  3. 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.

  4. October 20, 2016

    UM-Flint creates School of Nursing; first additional school since 1997

    UM-Flint will add a School of Nursing, creating the fifth school within the university and elevating its nursing program to make it more attractive to potential students.

  5. October 20, 2016

    UMHS board now includes outside leaders from medicine, business

    Health care and business leaders were appointed to the U-M Health System Board on Thursday, the first time the new governing board will include leaders from outside the university.

  6. October 20, 2016

    Regents Roundup — October 2016

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

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. September 15, 2016

    U-M Health System, Metro Health moving forward with affiliation

    The Board of Regents and the board of directors of Metro Health Corp. have approved a definitive affiliation agreement setting the stage for the west Michigan health care provider to join the U-M Health System.