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 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. September 15, 2016

    Kathryn Huss named interim director of U-M Museum of Art

    Kathryn Huss, deputy director and chief administrative officer of the U-M Museum of Art, has been named interim director, effective Oct 1.

  6. September 15, 2016

    UM-Flint to expand Murchie Science Building

    UM-Flint will expand the Murchie Science Building in a $39 million project to accommodate the growth in students majoring in mathematics and the sciences.

  7. September 15, 2016

    UM-Dearborn will replace engineering building

    UM-Dearborn will replace its nearly 60-year-old Engineering Laboratory Building, one of the campus’ four original buildings, with a new $90 million facility.

  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.