News & Communications

May 28, 2026

Charles Holmes, an internationally recognized physician-scientist and global health leader, has been recommended to serve as the next dean of the School of Public Health.

May 26, 2026

The question of how to build communities where disagreement sharpens thinking rather than fraying it is one Michigan has been working on seriously for a long time. This edition of the Provost’s Office Newsletter is centered on bringing some of that work into view.

May 26, 2026

Faculty members share perspectives and methods of promoting civil discourse, addressing controversial topics, and engaging in productive discussion in fields from religious studies to law.

May 26, 2026

The Michigan experience is defined by thousands of groundbreaking sections, courses, debates, and educators. With “On Course,” the Office of the Provost explores classes that are notable in their approaches or outcomes through candid, in-depth conversations.

May 26, 2026

Several months following its launch, the Talking Maize & Blue initiative has reached thousands of students, and the team behind it is already reimagining the experience for the 2026-27 academic year.

May 26, 2026

In this edition of Mythbreaking, experts from the Kelsey Museum address some common misconceptions about one of U-M’s most extraordinary resources for teaching and learning.

May 26, 2026

During this year’s Open Inquiry Week, campus groups participated in events designed to model the conditions that make rigorous academic exchange possible. Among them were members of Heterodox Academy, which hosted a table at the event featuring economist Glenn Loury.

May 26, 2026

Dialogue Michigan was launched in January 2026 to empower communities across U-M with expanded workshops, access to practitioners, collaborative opportunities, and new resources to address complex realities.