Anderson misconduct allegations

At the University of Michigan, we condemn all sexual misconduct, especially instances that occur under the purview of our public mission. This type of conduct is reprehensible – and whether it takes place now or took place in the past, it is unacceptable.

All members of our community – students, faculty and staff – deserve to feel safe and supported. We must remain vigilant in encouraging reporting, listening carefully to former patients who come forward and supporting all those who have been affected by sexual misconduct.

We have no greater responsibility than to advance the highest standards of conduct and to uphold the trust of the public and the members of our community who choose to study, work or seek care at the University of Michigan.


U-M news and statements

Sept. 16, 2022: University finalizes settlement in Anderson cases

Jan. 19, 2022: Record – U-M reaches $490M settlement with Anderson plaintiffs

Jan. 19, 2022: U-M reaches $490M settlement with Anderson plaintiffs

Jan. 19, 2022: An announcement on the Robert Anderson case

Nov. 11, 2021: Sexual misconduct survivors: We hear you and we value you

Oct. 19, 2021: Listening to the Anderson survivors

Sept. 23, 2021: U-M adopts policy, procedures for addressing misconduct

July 15, 2021: U-M overhauls its approach to addressing sexual misconduct

July 15, 2021: Working group to develop cultural change process, survey U-M community

July 15, 2021: Policy prohibits most supervisor-employee relationships

June 10: Response to public statements by Matt Schembechler and others

May 11: U-M officials overlooked ‘destructive pattern’ of misconduct

May 11: Report of Independent Investigation: Allegations of Sexual Misconduct Against Robert E. Anderson

June 16: U-M reaching out to former students in Anderson case

April 28: U-M will create process for resolving Anderson claims

April 7: U-M contacting former student-athletes in Anderson case

March 23: U-M Hires WilmerHale to handle Robert E. Anderson investigation

March 23: WilmerHale engagement letter

March 7: Statement from the University of Michigan Board of Regents and President Mark Schlissel

March 6: Statement from the University of Michigan Board of Regents and President Mark Schlissel Re: Reports of misconduct by Dr. Anderson

March 5: University to provide confidential counseling

Feb. 27: U-M statement following press conference by former student athletes

Feb. 25: U-M update regarding reports of sexual misconduct

Feb. 20: Statement on Sexual Misconduct at Board of Regents Meeting

Feb. 20: Schlissel apologizes for late U-M physician’s misconduct

Feb. 19: Patients of late U-M campus physician asked to call hotline