News Stories

May 17, 2016

Student Impact: Making Voices Heard

Isa Gaillard, undergraduate student in the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, speaks about the importance of connecting students to administrators and decision makers to…

May 16, 2016

U-M Alumni Discuss Detroit Impact at Hall of Fame Induction

Three University of Michigan alumni and Detroit natives were honored for their career achievements and nationa

May 13, 2016

New Frankel Institute fellows will explore diverse Israeli cultures

Israelis and Palestinians. Ashkenazim and Mizrahim. Hasidim and Zionists. All are part of the cultural diversity that will be explored by new fellows of the Frankel…

May 12, 2016

Walking the Lines of Blackness

One year ago, 16 Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy students published the video “Walking the Lines of Blackness,” which focused on their personal experiences…

May 3, 2016

Faculty Leadership: Teaching Courageously

In this first in a series of videos, Martha Jones, Arthur F. Thurnau Professor, professor of history and Afroamerican and African studies; and co-director Michigan Law…

May 2, 2016

Seven receive Harold R. Johnson Diversity Service Awards

Seven faculty members who have shown dedication to developing cultural and ethnic diversity at the University of Michigan have received the 2016 Harold R. Johnson Diversity…

May 2, 2016

2016 Lavender Graduation Touches on Themes of Communication, Justice, and Authenticity

The Spectrum Center’s 21st Lavender Graduation Ceremony took place on Thursday, April 28 at the Michigan Union. Over 150 guests came together to honor the accomplishments…

April 26, 2016

Pride & Prejudice: The story of gay rights pioneer Jim Toy

Jim Toy stood on the front lines of the gay rights movement in its earliest days, when physical harm, arrest, and harassment were par for the…

April 25, 2016

Staff, faculty, student engagement helps shape diversity plans

All across the Ann Arbor campus, in schools, colleges and other units — 50 in all — thousands of students, staff and faculty have participated in…