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Dear students, I recently had the opportunity to sit down with LSA’s student government as part of their new podcast, LSA on Display. Talking with hosts Mithun and JJ, I was reminded of the incredible vibrancy, optimism, and resilience of our student body. As college students in 2023, you have all experienced some pretty tumultuous…

Dear students, Last week, we witnessed the historic inauguration of President Ono as our 15th president. In his remarks President Ono reaffirmed his strong commitment to student health and well-being. I was thrilled when he called it one of his highest priorities as president. This goes hand in hand with the recent announcement of our…

Dear U-M Student, We have heard you and could not agree more: student mental health matters. Mental health affects the way you feel, think, act and experience the world around you. And sometimes it can be hard to find support – stigma, cost, scheduling, and more can seem insurmountable to many.  Following a 12-month pilot,…

To our university community, We would like to share an important update with you regarding the University of Michigan’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. As of today, the following revisions to the vaccination policy are in effect: The existing COVID-19 vaccination requirement has been revised to apply only to UM-Ann Arbor students living in Michigan Housing. The…

Dear students, It is impossible to address all of you without acknowledging the pain, fear and uncertainty many of you have experienced and may continue to experience following the terrible tragedy at Michigan State University. You have heard this many times but I will repeat it: the U-M community is here for you. CAPS continues…

Dear students, As I shared last week, our semester is off to a strong start with many indications that COVID-19 and other illnesses, while still present, remain manageable. You have heard this a million times but it bears repeating: stay up to date on your vaccinations, stay home when sick, and follow good prevention practices, including…

To All Members of the Campus Community: I hope your winter semester is going well so far. As Dr. Maybank reminded us during Monday’s MLK Symposium, proximity is a privilege. The last few months drive that point home. After years of pandemic life, returning to a more normal campus experience this fall was a meaningful…

To All Members of the Campus Community:  As we near the end of 2022, I want to thank all of you for your dedication in making this fall so successful. While the challenges of COVID-19 and other illnesses continue, we have come a long way from the difficult days of the recent past. One key…