Regents

  1. July 17, 2014

    Schlissel notes U-M’s academic excellence in first board remarks

    Speaking at his first Board of Regents meeting as U-M president, Mark S. Schlissel said his goals will include supporting and elevating the diverse work of the scholars among the university’s faculty.

  2. July 17, 2014

    Fireworks denied for two football games

    A request for the use of fireworks at Michigan Stadium for two home football games this fall was denied Thursday by the Board of Regents.

  3. July 17, 2014

    Regents name eight Distinguished University Professors

    Eight faculty members have been named Distinguished University Professors, one of the university’s top honors. They are: Tamas Gombosi, Jessy Grizzle, Robert Kennedy, Donald Kinder, Harry Mobley, Susan Murphy, Peter Railton and Peter Sparling.

  4. July 17, 2014

    U-M initiative transforming what it means to ‘go to court’

    U-M  is spearheading development of what is believed to be first-of-its-kind technology to help people charged with minor offenses interact with courts online.

  5. July 17, 2014

    $3M global sustainability grant to fund projects on three continents

    A team of 17 researchers will tackle sustainability challenges using “multidirectional innovation” funded by a $3 million Third Century Initiative Global Challenges grant.

  6. July 17, 2014

    Medical School expands research, initiatives for learning at all levels

    The Medical School is expanding and refocusing its department that studies learning as an emerging academic field, and has a new chairperson to lead it.

  7. June 19, 2014

    Regents approve two key appointments by provost

    Provost Martha E. Pollack is recommending the appointments of an associate vice president for enrollment management and vice provost for academic and faculty affairs.

  8. June 19, 2014

    Strong year-end financial results position UMHS for future growth

    The U-M Health System reports an anticipated 0.7 percent targeted margin of $17 million on operating revenues of $2.52 billion for the U-M Hospitals and Health Centers.

  9. June 19, 2014

    Regents approve UM-Flint tuition rates, budget

    A general fund budget for the UM-Flint campus for the 2014-15 fiscal year was approved Thursday by the Board of Regents.

  10. June 19, 2014

    UM-Dearborn will increase financial aid by 21 percent

    UM-Dearborn’s 2014-15 operating budget, approved Thursday by the Board of Regents, includes a 21 percent increase in the financial aid budget.