Coleman: It is time to focus on the future

President Mary Sue Coleman presented a preliminary framework for the strategic direction of the University, and asked faculty, staff and students to use it as the campus constructs a long-range plan for the future. In a presentation to the Board of Regents April 22, Coleman introduced several goals for shaping "The Michigan Difference" over the long haul and advanced four presidential initiatives for immediate action. More>

Report: Improve climate for transgender people

U-M community members who are gay, lesbian or bisexual generally applaud the University's efforts to make them feel welcome. But according to a report issued today (April 26) by the Task Force on the Campus Climate for Transgender, Bisexual, Lesbian and Gay (TBLG) Faculty, Staff and Students, efforts are needed to support and protect transgender members of the campus community and to make the campus climate more welcoming to all TBLG people. More>