University of Michigan President Mark S. Schlissel was honored by the Rainbow PUSH Automotive Project for making college more affordable through the introduction of U-M’s “Go Blue Guarantee.” The Guarantee, launched in 2018, offers four years of free tuition for in-state students from families with an annual income up to $65,000.

“At Rainbow PUSH, we are pleased that under your leadership, the University of Michigan has notched up in promoting education that is not only collaborative, creative and interdisciplinary but also affordable,” said the Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr., president and founder of the Rainbow PUSH Automotive Project, founded in 1998 to promote full and equal participation in the economic growth of the global automotive industry for people of color.

President Schlissel was one of four recipients of the inaugural Let Freedom Ring Awards, which pay tribute to the late Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., for his legacy in uplifting the human condition. An awards ceremony was held in January 2018 at the Cobo Center in Detroit on the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, and as part of the North American International Auto Show.

“As a physician-scientist, professor and university president, I believe wholeheartedly that talent is ubiquitous in our society, but opportunity most certainly is not,” President Schlissel said. “I appreciate Reverend Jackson and the Rainbow PUSH Automotive Project for their outstanding commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for all members of our communities. Their crucial work is an inspiration to all who value education, social justice and equality.”

President Schlissel was also honored for his proactive work in the area of diversity and inclusion on the Ann Arbor campus.

Michigan Medicine’s adult hospitals have been ranked no. 5 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report (USNWR). The annual USNWR “Best Hospitals” rankings distinguish hospitals that excel in providing high-quality patient care and treat the most challenging cases.

“We are pleased that U.S. News & World Report recognizes the outstanding care we provide,” said Marschall Runge, MD, PhD, executive vice president for medical affairs at the University of Michigan, chief executive officer of Michigan Medicine, and dean of the U-M Medical School about the ranking for Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the U-M. “We appreciate that our values of caring, teamwork, integrity, innovation and excellence are reflected in this ranking as one of the top five hospitals in the nation.”

This is the 26th consecutive year the hospitals and health centers of Michigan Medicine have been nationally recognized by USNWR for strong across-the-board performance. Michigan Medicine’s adult hospitals are also ranked no. 1 in Michigan.

USNWR ranks hospitals on a number of factors including patient safety, clinical resources, quality of care, family centeredness, and staff professionalism. Some specialty rankings are also based on hospital reputation, which is determined by surveying over 125,000 physicians across the country.

In October 2017, Gordon “Red” Berenson, known for 33 seasons of coaching Michigan ice hockey, was honored with the renaming of the rink inside the U-M Yost Ice Arena to the Red Berenson Rink at Yost Ice Arena.

“Red Berenson is a legend in the sport of ice hockey, a tremendous educator of young men and someone who has made a significant impact at the University of Michigan,” said Warde Manuel, the Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics. “He has dedicated much of his adult life to develop hundreds of young men here at Michigan. This is an honor befitting his exceptional commitment to intercollegiate athletics and his championship success in the sport of hockey as both a player and a coach.”

Berenson came to U-M first as a student-athlete and later as its head ice hockey coach for 33 seasons. While there, he was a two-time All-American, the 1962 WCHA Most Valuable Player, and team captain. Following graduation, his National Hockey League career spanned 17 years and included winning the Stanley Cup as a member of the Montreal Canadians in 1965 and 1966. He went on to coach in the NHL for three years and won the Jack Adams Award for NHL Coach of the Year in 1981.

Upon returning to Michigan in 1984 as the head ice hockey coach, Berenson immediately brought Michigan hockey back to the forefront of the NCAA, guiding the Wolverines to national championships in 1996 and 1998 while winning 21 conference championships.

Now retired, Berenson continues to serve the department as he works to ensure all Michigan ice hockey scholarships become fully endowed.

National Science Foundation ranks U-M 1st in research

For seven consecutive years, the U-M has been ranked No. 1 in research and development spending among all U.S. public universities by the National Science Foundation.

U-M among nation’s best values in colleges

U-M was ranked No. 3 in the nation by MONEY magazine in the category of “Best Colleges for Your Money,” a value ranking that assesses colleges on educational quality, affordability and alumni success.

Kiplinger’s ranks U-M at top of best public college values

U-M ranked No. 4 on Kiplinger’s list of “100 Best Values in Public Colleges.” The ranking highlights colleges and universities that combine outstanding education with economic value.

U-M ranks among best colleges and universities for veterans

The U-M Ann Arbor campus was recognized among the best schools for veteran and military student services and rates of academic achievement by Gannett’s Military Times: Best Colleges, which provides news and critical information to U.S. military forces and veterans worldwide.

U-M among top 10 in Peace Corps producers

For the 18th consecutive year, the U-M is among the top 10 in large colleges and universities that produce Peace Corps volunteers. This year, U-M is the fourth all-time producer of Peace Corps volunteers, with 2,720 alumni having served the agency since its creation in 1961.

AAAS elects seven scientists and engineers as fellows

Seven U-M professors were recognized by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. They are H.V. Jagadish, Neil Marsh, Anne McNeil, Bhramar Mukherjee, Christopher Poulsen, Shawn Xu and Jianzhi Zhang.

Two U-M researchers are named MacArthur fellows

Jason De León, associate professor of anthropology, and Derek Peterson, professor of history and Afroamerican and African studies have been named MacArthur Fellows by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. DeLeon and Peterson will each receive a $625,000 stipend to be used over a period of five years.

U-M history professor is awarded Guggenheim Fellowship

Rita Chin, professor of history, was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in the European & Latin American History category. Chin is one of 173 artists, scientists and scholars selected by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation from a group of nearly 3,000 applicants.

American Academy of Arts and Sciences recognizes three professors

Three U-M faculty members have been named to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for their significant contributions in scholarly and professional fields. Recipients include: Roger Cone, research professor and Mary Sue Coleman Director of the Life Sciences Institute; Christian Davenport, professor of political science, LSA; and Stephen Forrest, Peter A. Franken Distinguished University Professor of Engineering, College of Engineering.

National Academy of Sciences honors Agrawal

Arun Agrawal, the Samuel Trask Dana Professor and professor of environment and sustainability at the School for Environment and Sustainability, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest distinctions for a scientist or engineer in the United States.

U-M tops list of research universities for Fulbrights

U-M faculty received 12 Fulbright grants for the 2017-18 academic year, the most of any research university in the nation. Recipients include: Kyle Grazier, Sioban Harlow, Oksana Malanchuk, Dieudonne Mbala Nkanga, Michael McGovern, Stephen Strobbe, Kimberly Thomas, Hector Valdivia, Abram Wagner and Jessica Zychowicz.

Senior at U-M’s Ford School named Rhodes Scholar

Nadine Jawad, a senior in the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, will join 60 Rhodes Scholars selected from other countries to pursue graduate studies at the University of Oxford in England. Jawad becomes the 28th U-M student to be named a Rhodes Scholar since the awards were established in 1902.

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT RANKINGS

The University of Michigan continues to be recognized nationally in the U.S. News & World Report rankings, with 102 graduate programs ranked in the top 10. The rankings that were released during FY 2018 are listed below.

Undergraduate:

• #28 National University (#4 Public University)

Graduate:

• #1 School of Social Work
• #3 College of Pharmacy
• #4 School of Public Health
• #4 College of Engineering
• #5 School of Information
• #5 Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
• #7 Medical School (primary care)
• #7 Stephen M. Ross School of Business
• #8 School of Nursing
• #8 Law School
• #14 School of Education
• #15 Medical School (research)

Health Care:

• #1 Best Health System in Michigan, #5 in the U.S.
• #1 Best Children’s Hospital in Michigan, #4 in the U.S. for Cardiology and Heart Surgery

Other:

• #8 Most Innovative Schools

ADDITIONAL RANKINGS

• #1 U.S. Public University, QS World University Rankings
• #2 Public University, The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education
• #3 Best Colleges for the Money, Money Magazine
• #4 All-Time Producer of Peace Corps Volunteers
• #4 Top Public Colleges in the U.S., Forbes
• #15 Times Higher Education World Reputation Ranking
• #21 Top Institutions in the World, Times Higher Education

UM-DEARBORN

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

• #5 Public Regional University
• #2 Online MBA Program in Michigan
• #3 Online Graduate Program in Michigan

ADDITIONAL RANKINGS

• Best College for the Money, Money Magazine
• Best Bang for the Buck in the Midwest, Washington Monthly
• Best Business School, Princeton Review
• #7 Online MBA Program in the U.S., Poets & Quants

UM-FLINT

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

• #2 Best Part-time MBA Program in Michigan
• Best Online Graduate Nursing Programs
• Best Online Graduate Education Programs

ADDITIONAL RANKINGS

• Top Military-Friendly School, GI Jobs
• Tier One MBA Program, CEO Magazine

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Effective 7/1/2018

Susan Alcock — interim provost and vice chancellor, UM-Flint

Effective 8/1/2018

Domenico Grasso — chancellor, UM-Dearborn

Ravi Pendse — vice president for information technology and chief information officer

Martin Philbert — provost and executive vice president for academic affairs

ADMINISTRATORS

Nancy Bartlett — acting director, Bentley Historical Library

Matt Friedman — director, Museum of Paleontology

Peggy McCracken — director, Institute for the Humanities

Pauline Jones Luong — director, International Institute

Terry Wilfong — director, Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

DEANS

Effective 10/15/2018

F. DuBois Bowman — School of Public Health

Effective 9/1/2018

Elizabeth Cole (interim) — College of Literature, Science, and the Arts

Effective 10/1/2018

David Gier — School of Music, Theatre & Dance

Effective 7/1/2018

Margaret Andrews — School of Nursing, UM-Flint

Amy Finley — dean of students, UM-Dearborn

Ann Yolanda Lampkin-Williams (interim) — College of Education, Health & Human Services, UM-Dearborn

Michael Solomon — Rackham Graduate School​