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January 18, 2016

Video: Full 2016 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium Keynote Memorial Lecture Program

Naomi Tutu delivers the 30th Annual University of Michigan Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium Keynote Memorial Lecture from Hill Auditorium on January 18, 2016.

January 11, 2016

2016 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium

In light of the social issues facing the nation and the black community, the theme #WhoWillBeNext is fitting, say organizers of the 30th annual Rev. Dr.…

January 8, 2016

President’s Remarks at 2016 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium

“Thank you, Rob, for the kind introduction and for all of your work and dedication to our university. I’d also like to thank everyone for joining us…

January 8, 2016

The gender gap in venture capital explored

Gender bias in venture capital, particularly in Silicon Valley, has grabbed a number of headlines with stories of challenges that women-led startups face. New research by…

January 8, 2016

Diversity planning moving forward all across campus

As the university community gears up for the winter semester, units across the Ann Arbor campus are moving into phase two of the universitywide diversity strategic…

January 8, 2016

The gender gap in venture capital explored

Gender bias in venture capital, particularly in Silicon Valley, has grabbed a number of headlines with stories of challenges that women-led startups face. New research by…

January 8, 2016

New initiatives push diversity efforts forward

At the same time the university community is working through a new bottom-up approach to diversity strategic planning, new programs are being launched that focus on recruiting…

January 5, 2016

University policy update aims to improve disability protections

The university’s employment policy for individuals with disabilities has been updated to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The act helps protect people with…

December 17, 2015

Regents approve new Central Campus multicultural center

The University of Michigan will build a new multicultural center near the heart of campus to serve students of many cultural identities. The Board of Regents…