April 22, 2026

The University of Michigan has commenced an investigation into the issues raised in the recent article in The Guardian regarding messages allegedly attributed to Regent Jordan Acker.  The independent investigation will be conducted by the law firm of Patterson Belknap.

We encourage anyone with information about this matter to confidentially contact UMconcerns@pbwt.com or 212-336-2083.

April 21, 2026

We are aware of disturbing messages allegedly attributed to Regent Acker in an article recently published in The Guardian, including messages potentially referencing a University of Michigan student. We immediately reported this matter and expect it to be investigated thoroughly, fairly, and expeditiously.

Regents Mark J. Bernstein and Michael J. Behm

Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs (SACUA) Statement Concerning Regent Jordan Acker
April 20, 2026

The Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs has reviewed the recently-published report concerning Regent Acker’s communications on social media. The reports allege that he divulged private information about a University of Michigan student on an open Slack channel with his colleagues. In this communication he is reported to have lewdly and misogynistically speculated on the student’s sexual activity and posted her picture.

The conduct described in this report is disgusting, a violation of trust and professional standards, and unbecoming of the high office to which Regent Acker has been elected. If these allegations are true, Regent Acker should resign his position immediately.

Adopted by the Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs and approved for circulation on April 20, 2026