UM President Schlissel To Step Down In June 2023

ANN ARBOR, MI — University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel said Tuesday he will step down from his position in June of 2023.

Schlissel was slated to serve as president until June 2024.

But, in a written statement Schlissel said his decision to resign a full-year earlier will "support a smooth and thoughtful presidential leadership transition," while the university continues developing long-term strategies toward driving academic excellence and working on its campus culture and climate.

"Each of these important priorities will require commitment and leadership that extends into the next decade and beyond," Schlissel said.

"I am very proud of all the university has accomplished thus far during my term as president and remain excited about what we are currently planning for the years ahead," Schlissel said. "Thanks to you, U-M is addressing major societal challenges such as poverty, firearm injury prevention, inequality, human health and the climate crisis with interdisciplinary strength. We’ve enhanced affordability on all of our campuses through the Go Blue Guarantee, expanded the reach of our world-class health care, and set a record for private support of a public university."

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