Presidential Search Update

Dear University of Michigan community,

The Board of Regents has re-engaged in the search for the 17th President of the University of Michigan. We remain committed to identifying and hiring a visionary, dynamic leader who embodies our core values and has a proven record of excellence leading complex organizations.

We will continue working with Spencer Stuart, which brings extensive experience in higher education leadership searches. Our search consultants are Mary Gorman, Partner, Education & Social Impact Practice, and Alexis Stiles, Global Leader, Healthcare Practice.

Only a few months have passed since Kent Syverud was announced as president. Therefore, we will continue with the exact same Presidential Search Committee in order to maintain continuity of the process with individuals who have benefited from insights gained during listening sessions convened across our campuses. Additionally, the same Committee will have the benefit of a common evaluative experience that will inform this new phase in the search.

We are grateful to the members of the Search Advisory Committee for continuing to support the Board in this process and their willingness to serve. Additional information about the committee, including member bios, is available on the Presidential Search website.

Community input:

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Sincerely,

University of Michigan Board of Regents

Jordan Acker
Mike Behm
Mark Bernstein
Paul Brown
Sarah Hubbard
Denise Ilitch
Carl Meyers
Kathy White