News Stories

September 15, 2015

Ross School receives national award for diversity, inclusion efforts

The Stephen M. Ross School of Business has received the 2015 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award in recognition of its efforts to ensure diversity and…

September 14, 2015

U-M presents at National Sexual Assault Conference

The university’s approach to educating leaders of the athletic community and other groups regarding sexual assault prevention was highlighted as a best practice among higher education…

September 8, 2015

President Schlissel ready to tackle year two and beyond

It has been one year since the university community officially welcomed President Mark S. Schlissel to campus as the 14th president of the University of Michigan.…

August 26, 2015

U-M to test new way to reach high-achieving, low-income students

In a pilot program launching this fall, the University of Michigan will test a new approach to connecting with high-achieving, low-income students across the state —…

August 24, 2015

Nominees sought for Distinguished Diversity Leaders Award

Nominations are being accepted for the annual Distinguished Diversity Leaders Award, which recognizes individual staff members and teams that have demonstrated extraordinary achievement in supporting diversity…

August 7, 2015

Seating capacity at Michigan Stadium slightly reduced

Following several seating adjustments, Michigan Stadium’s ticketed seating capacity has been slightly reduced. The iconic 88-year-old Michigan Stadium remains college football’s largest venue, but increasing its…

August 7, 2015

Michigan Ross Dean Joins White House and Colleagues in New Commitment to Women in Business

What does it take to get deans and leaders from some of the top business schools and corporations together in one room? How about an invitation…

July 23, 2015

Students spend summer conducting research at Detroit nonprofits

Laura Vicinanza is using her analytic and research skills, sprinkled with Spanish dialogue, to give a voice to issues of importance to the Hispanic community in…

July 16, 2015

President Schlissel provides update on diversity planning

President Mark Schlissel updated the Board of Regents on Thursday about the university’s diversity strategic planning process and said he would host a luncheon meeting this…