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Key Issues Archive
- Upholding Integrity in Research
- June 6 Campus Security Statement
- University Statement on Chinese Research Fellow
- Vandalism at Nichols Arboretum Peony Garden
- Message from the Regents: President Santa J. Ono
- Evolving our approach to DEI
- Updates related to federal orders, memos and agency guidance
- President and Regents comments on DEI efforts during the Dec. 5 meeting of the Board
- Incident at Regent Jordan Acker’s home
- Interruption of Frankel Center for Judicial Studies event
- Letter from the ADL
- Opening remarks by Tabbye Chavous at Social Justice Changemaker Lecture
- Instagram’s decision to delete JVP post
- Attorney General charges related to encampment
- Arrests at Festifall
- Facts about the removal of the encampment
- Encampment on the Diag
- Incidents at Regents' residences
- Celebrating Achievement at Commencement
- Draft Disruption Policy
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Resources and Guidelines for Campus Demonstrations
- Divestment
- Civility and speech amid the Israel-Hamas war
- Measles Exposure
- ARC3 Climate Survey Related to Sex and Gender
- AT&T National Outage
- Research misconduct statement
- Licensing of Papers and Recordings
- Guide for Managing Harassment
- Statement on Native American Ancestral Human Remains and Objects
- CSG Resolutions and Voting Process
- Violence in the Middle East & Campus Climate
- U-M statements on campus safety and free expression
- Access to abortion care
- Guidepost Recommendations
- Statement on Texas school shooting
- Support for Ukraine
- Presidential Search
- Statement by Mary Sue Coleman on U-M interim appointment
- Regents remove Schlissel as president
- Sexual misconduct survivors: We hear you and we value you
- University Statement on Academic Freedom and SMTD Undergraduate Seminar
- Listening to the Anderson survivors
- Social media threat to U-M community
- Statement on DACA ruling
- Response to public statements by Matt Schembechler and others
- U-M retains Weiser Hall name
- Support for students impacted by violence in the Middle East
- Report of the investigation of Robert Anderson
- Statements regarding U-M regent comments
- Underrepresented Minority Student Enrollment
- Status of the WilmerHale recommendations
- Outline of U-M proposal to GEO
- Faculty Senate voting results
- Updates regarding the GEO discussions
- 2020 GEO labor union strike
- Our Three Campuses
2019 - 2020
- Recent acts of racism and violence
- Messages of outrage and hope
- U-M information about novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
- Upcoming Travel and COVID-19
- Philbert Misconduct Allegations
- Anderson misconduct allegations
- U-M statement following press conference by former student athletes
- 2019 Novel Coronavirus COVID-19
2018 - 2019
- International Student Fee
- Undergraduate Admissions policies and practices
- Unfounded reports of ‘shots fired’
- Climate change protest
- Admissions indictments
- Campus Drinking Water Safety
- Penny Stamps Speaker Series
- Statements regarding boycott of Israeli universities
- Message from Provost Philbert: Our Community of Learning
- Executive summary of responses to Free Press stories on U-M investment practices
- Investment function review
2017 - 2018
- Speech First Inc. v Mark Schlissel
- Message from Vice President Harper to the Division of Student Life, student leaders
- University of Michigan welcomes Jewish students
- Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct Prevention
- U-M responses to June 2016 memo
- Strengthening First-Year Experience
- Admitted U-M students and Free Speech
- Queer studies lecture
- The facts regarding stories on U-M endowment and investment office
- Central Campus Email Outage
- Legal developments regarding DACA
- Statement regarding our shared values
- Statements from members of the U-M Board of Regents
- FAQ regarding Richard Spencer’s request to rent space at U-M
- High-profile speakers on campus
- Resolution regarding divestment
- Free Speech on Campus
- FAQ
- RACIST SLURS ON RESIDENCE HALL DOORS
- DACA Resources
- Proposed cuts to federal NIH funding
2016 - 2017
- Message from International Center on implementation of travel restrictions
- DACA renewal eligibility continues
- U-M president’s remarks on federal budget proposal
- U-M Power Outage
- FAQ on Undocumented Students
- SOCIAL JUSTICE WORK SPACE
- STATEMENT REGARDING LIBRARY REFLECTION ROOM INCIDENT
- Statement regarding library reflection room incident
- U-M statement on Spoofing Attack
- Message from senior leaders to U.S. permanent residents
- Undocumented students at U-M
- Support for DACA students and BRIDGE act
- Impact on Lawful Permanent Residents
- U-M president statement of support for international community of scholars
- AAU reaches out to support DREAMers
- International and Undocumented Students at U-M
- Message to International Students and Scholars
- Message to International faculty and staff
- Kevin P. Hegarty, executive vice president and chief financial officer
- Scott DeRue, dean, Ross School of Business
- Lori Ploutz-Snyder, dean, School of Kinesiology
- Daniel Little, chancellor, UM-Deaborn
- Nancy A. Mason, associate dean, College of Pharmacy
- Lynn Videka, dean, School of Social Work
- Aaron Dworkin, dean, School of Music, Theater and Dance
- Susan E. Borrego, chancellor, UM-Flint
- Rob Sellers, chief diversity officer
- Marschall S. Runge, dean, Medical School
- Gunalan Nadarajan, dean, Stamps School of Art & Design
- Mark West, dean, Law School
- Susan Collins, dean Ford School of Public Policy
- Alec Gallimore, dean, College of Engineering
- Andrew Martin, dean, School of Literature, Science, and the Arts
- David Schafer, president, Central Student Government
- Dan Brown, interim dean, School of Natural Resources and Environment
- Thomas Finholt, dean, School of Information
- Patricia D. Hurn, dean, School of Nursing
- Patricia D. Hurn, dean, School of Nursing
- Laurie McCauley, dean, School of Dentistry
- Thomas Finholt, dean, School of Information
- Dan Brown, interim dean, School of Natural Resources and Environment
- Martin Philbert, dean, School of Public Health
- Robert Fishman, interim dean, Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning
- Elizabeth Birr Moje, interim dean, School of Education
- Presidential election messages
- From President Mark Schlissel
- Posted fliers not consistent with U-M values
- E/S Frequently Asked Questions
- Environment and Sustainability Education and Research at U-M
- UM-Dearborn chancellor’s letter opposes hateful speech
- Trotter Multicultural Center
2015 - 2016
- Chalked messages on the Diag
- Revised U-M Student Sexual Misconduct Policy
- U-M statement on "meet up" near campus
- Schlissel, Diggs thank U-M community for engagement on diversity
- BAMN protests
- U-M support for students
- Fisher v. U. Texas at Austin
2014 - 2015
- In-game student athlete safety
- Budget News
- Statements regarding "American Sniper" movie
- General Fund Budget Snapshot
- Severe weather and university operations
- University announces Greek ski weekend sanctions
- Tuition
- Stem Cell Research
- Management’s Response to Report
- Google Library Partnership
- Settlement agreement between Google and plaintiffs the Authors Guild and the Association of American Publishers
- Google Settlement Ruling
- Information regarding New York Attorney General inquiry into financial aid practices
- Emergency Preparedness
- Conflict of Interest Policy
- Concealed Weapons Policy
- Authors Guild Lawsuit
- Actions By The University Of Michigan to Combat Sweatshop Conditions in The Manufacture of Licensed Apparel
- Designated Suppliers Program FAQs
- Statement on Animal Research
- Statement Affirming Respect for Diverse Views
- University notified of OCR investigation
- Budget & Affordability Resources
- Related Links
- Susan Douglas column
- University Endowment
2013 - 2014
- Additional Q&A about tuition
- Letter to the Institute for Policy Studies
- Compensation
- Guidelines for Political Campaigns and Ballot Initiatives
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Statement by the University of Michigan President and Provost regarding the proposed boycott of Israeli Academic Institutions
- Services to Students Who Are Military Veterans or Active-Duty
- U-M Guidelines for In-state Tuition
2012 - 2013
- Statement regarding the status of Asian InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at U-M
- Statement by President Mary Sue Coleman
- Statement by the University of Michigan Board of Regents
- New Division of Public Safety and Security
2011 - 2012
- GSRA Organizing Effort
- Questions and Answers
- Guidelines for university representatives prior to the GSRA union representation election
- Sixth Circuit Prop 2 decision
2010 - 2011
- Academic Freedom
- University of Michigan: A National and International Leader in Research and Scholarship
2009 - 2010
2008 - 2009
2006 - 2007
- President's response to DSP Recommendations
- A message from Associate Vice President for U-M Facilities and Operations
