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The University of Michigan is a public research university. It Includes Stephen Ross School of Business, the College of Engineering, The Law and Medical Schools and the Musical Theatre program. The University offers ethnic, political, academic, artistic and charitable clubs and groups. It has a research activity and the comprehensive graduate program offers doctoral degrees in the humanities, social sciences, and STEM fields as well as professional degrees in medicine, law, and dentistry.

TypePrivate
Founded1817
HQAnn Arbor, USMap
Websiteumich.edu
Employee Ratings4.4More
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Employees (est.) (Oct 2019)32,766(+2%)
Job Openings872

Key People/Management at University of Michigan

John D. Forsyth

John D. Forsyth

President & CEO
Mary Coleman

Mary Coleman

President
Karl Daubmann

Karl Daubmann

Associate Professor
Justin B. Dimick

Justin B. Dimick

Professor of Surgery, Chief of the Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, and Associate Chair
Martha Funnell

Martha Funnell

Research Investigator
Colleen Deng

Colleen Deng

Freelance Graphic Designer
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University of Michigan Office Locations

University of Michigan has an office in Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, US (HQ)
Literature Science and the Arts Building, 500 S State St
Ann Arbor, US
DPS Campus Safety Services Building, 1239 Kipke Dr
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University of Michigan Financials and Metrics

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Founding Date

1817

University of Michigan total Funding

$7.7 m

University of Michigan investors

NASA Bioventures

University of Michigan Online and Social Media Presence

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University of Michigan News and Updates

October 15, 2019

The University of Michigan Partners With Data Skrive to Offer Fans More Engaging Sports Content

SEATTLE, Oct. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Michigan announced today it has partnered with Data Skrive to provide Wolverines' fans with comprehensive game recaps for many of the university's most popular athletic teams. The partnership will broaden and improve the breadth of...
September 05, 2019

ACLU Calls on University of Michigan to Change its Student Sexual Misconduct Policy

DETROIT – The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan and the American Civil Liberties Union sent a letter to the University of Michigan today urging its administration to withdraw an interim policy that requires students who file sexual misconduct complaints to undergo cross-examination personal…
August 29, 2019

Sasha Obama is going to the University of Michigan

Former President Barack Obama's youngest daughter, Sasha Obama, is going to the University of Michigan, The Detroit News reported. The University of Michigan declined to comment on Obama's enrollment at the school to Insider, but a number of students told The Detroit News that they saw her on camp…
May 26, 2019

Denial Of $33M Deduction That Yielded $2M To University of Michigan Upheld On Appeal

Disallowance of $33 million deduction that netted $2 million in cash to University of Michigan upheld by DC Circuit.
March 15, 2019

Ripple Science Announces Investment From the University of Michigan MINTS

Patti Glaza of Invest Detroit joins Ripple Science Board of Directors
March 15, 2019

University of Michigan consumer sentiment increases in March

Consumer sentiment had a further bounce in March, according to the University of Michigan index released Friday. The index jumped to 97.8 in March from 98.3 in the prior month. Economists polled by MarketWatch forecast a 95 reading. This is the second straight month of improving sentiment after the …
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University of Michigan Blogs

October 21, 2019

Three U-M faculty elected to National Academy of Medicine

ANN ARBOR—They’ve devoted their careers to studying topics as wide-ranging as violent injuries, new drugs to address muscle loss, and the way microbes interact with our immune system. But today, they share a common achievement: election to the highest honorary society in the United States for resear…
October 18, 2019

Negative news coverage empowers collective action in minorities

ANN ARBOR—When minorities perceive negative news about their racial ethnic groups as inaccurate, some believe they have the power to enact change. By taking action in a collective effort, they feel they can correct the group’s disadvantageous status in society, according to a new University of Michi…
October 17, 2019

U-M creates investment fund to fill gap for early-stage capital for university startups

ANN ARBOR—U-M Tech Transfer, the unit responsible for commercializing University of Michigan research discoveries and innovations, will create the Accelerate Blue Fund to provide seed capital to nascent U-M startup companies. Creation of the fund was approved Oct. 17 by the U-M Board of Regents. “Th…
October 17, 2019

U-M endowment up $500M after another year of strong performance

ANN ARBOR—In the same year the Victors for Michigan fundraising campaign came to a close, the value of the University of Michigan’s endowment rose to $12.4 billion, half a billion dollars more than a year ago. Chief Investment Officer Erik Lundberg told the Board of Regents today the investment retu…
October 17, 2019

U-M Solar Car team secures third place after tense Bridgestone World Solar Challenge

ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan Solar Car team took third place at this year’s Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in Australia, the only American team to cross the finish line among more than 40 contenders. Michigan reached Adelaide, South Australia, on Thursday afternoon, ending their five-day,…
October 17, 2019

$10M gift from Tadataka and Leslie Yamada will fuel U-M efforts to improve the world’s health

ANN ARBOR—For decades, University of Michigan teams have tackled some of the world’s toughest health challenges through research, education and global partnership. Now, thanks to a new $10 million gift from Tadataka and Leslie Yamada, those teams will have new resources to think even bigger, work to…
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 University of Michigan Frequently Asked Questions

  • When was University of Michigan founded?

    University of Michigan was founded in 1817.

  • Who are University of Michigan key executives?

    University of Michigan's key executives are John D. Forsyth, Mary Coleman and Karl Daubmann.

  • How many employees does University of Michigan have?

    University of Michigan has 32,766 employees.

  • Who are University of Michigan competitors?

    Competitors of University of Michigan include University of Southern California, University College London (UCL) and George Mason University.

  • Where is University of Michigan headquarters?

    University of Michigan headquarters is located at Literature Science and the Arts Building, 500 S State St, Ann Arbor.

  • Where are University of Michigan offices?

    University of Michigan has an office in Ann Arbor.

  • How many offices does University of Michigan have?

    University of Michigan has 2 offices.