News Stories

September 28, 2017

James Jackson to receive Distinguished Diversity Scholar Career Award

James S. Jackson, a leading researcher into the life and health of African Americans, has been named the inaugural recipient of the University of Michigan’s Distinguished…

September 25, 2017

Library launches visual resources kit for collection accessibility

With the support of the Samuel H. Kress Foundation, the U-M Library and Press have released a new collection o

September 25, 2017

Defining Excellence video series highlights Michigan's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

Defining Excellence video series highlights Michigan's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

September 21, 2017

Investing in Ability continues discussion of disability and diversity

For a second year in a row, the University of Michigan Council for Disability Concerns' Investing in Ability

September 2, 2017

Rackham Graduate School Creates New Role to Strengthen Partnerships with Minority Serving Institutions

Rackham Graduate School is thrilled to announce the hiring of Edmund Graham as the School’s first Minority

August 21, 2017

Summer proves to be busy time for Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

With most students away from campus, summer usually provides schools, colleges and units an opportunity to

August 18, 2017

LSA Laptop Loan Program helps low-income students succeed

The University of Michigan’s College of Literature, Science and the Arts is about to start the third year of a

July 25, 2017

Survey shows varying political leanings among U-M freshmen

With the backdrop of a tumultuous presidential election and a tense political climate both locally and nationally, a recent survey by University of California-Los Angeles revealed…

July 19, 2017

Go Blue Guarantee will provide free tuition to in-state undergrads with family income less than $65k

The University of Michigan will launch a new financial aid program for in-state students that offers a “Go Blue Guarantee” of free tuition for up to…