U-M Names 16th President

The University of Michigan Board of Regents named Kent Syverud as the university’s 16th President on January 12, 2026, following a nationwide search. Syverud (pronounced SIEVE a rude) is the current Chancellor and President of Syracuse University. His term will begin on May 11, 2026.

Kent Syverud
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