‘We are all Spartans tonight’: University of Michigan community reacts to MSU mass shooting
ANN ARBOR, MI - University of Michigan leaders and students offered messages of love to the Michigan State University community after Monday night’s mass shooting. Three students were killed and five more were critically injured on the MSU campus by 43-year-old Anthony McRae on Monday, Feb. 13, said MSU Deputy Police Chief Chris Rozman. Read more: Police identify gunman in deadly rampage on Michigan State University campusThe shock over Monday’s shooting reverberated to UM students, as well as some university leaders. For more stories on the MSU shooting, click here. Read more from MLive:As Michigan State University shooting unfolds, university cancels all activities for 2 daysMichigan State University students wait in horror as police respond to active shooter report on campusShooting suspect was 43-year-old unconnected to Michigan State; 5 remain critically injuredShooting on MSU campus ‘surreal’ for students who grew up with active-shooter drills
mlive.comMichigan RB Donovan Edwards blames antisemitic retweet on ‘glitch’
Michigan running back Donovan Edwards is facing criticism on social media after retweeting an antisemitic message late Wednesday night. I know what’s in my heart,” Edwards purportedly wrote on Twitter. “I am unequivocally against racism, exploitation and oppression in all forms, including stereotyping and trafficking in hate. “Donovan is a good kid who made a mistake,” Acker, who is Jewish, wrote on Twitter. The incident comes just days before Michigan is set to take on in-state rival Michigan State, a game set for Saturday night in Ann Arbor (7:30 p.m., ABC).
mlive.comRegents thank Mary Sue Coleman for second stint leading University of Michigan
Coleman’s return and steadfast support brought much-needed stability to UM during a time its board needed it most, Acker said. Coleman and her husband also were recognized on Saturday, serving as honorary captains for Michigan football’s home game against Maryland inside Michigan Stadium. Brown said the board turned to Coleman at a “tremendously difficult time” with the difficult challenge of restoring integrity and confidence in the administration of the university. In just nine months, Brown said Coleman has done just that with grace, humility and an unfaltering love for the institution. “What (Coleman has) done for the university during this time is a perfect demonstration of that.
mlive.comJordan Acker ends University of Michigan regent chair term that was filled with crises
ANN ARBOR, MI - The University of Michigan Board of Regents has a new leader as Chair Jordan Acker’s term came to a close Thursday. Acker turned the position over to Regent Paul Brown during the regents’ June 16 meeting in Ann Arbor. Acker remains on the board until his term ends in January 2027.
mlive.comRoe v. Wade reversal would be ‘nightmare scenario’ at University of Michigan, official says
ANN ARBOR, MI - A potential U.S. Supreme Court reversal of Roe v. Wade could come with a bevy of negative effects at the University of Michigan, Board of Regents Chair Jordan Acker said Sunday. Many Michigan Democrats fear the overturning of Roe would activate a 1931 state law that makes any attempt to procure a miscarriage a felony. Acker and Nessel have called the 1931 law “draconian.”“Our faculty will look the same way,” Acker wrote. The 1931 Michigan law does not allow for exemptions in these instances. Whitmer sues in attempt to strike down Michigan’s 1931 abortion lawGuaranteed abortion access a fight Michigan Democrats say they aren’t giving up onMost abortions happen in first trimester, and other facts about Michigan abortion rates
mlive.comSettlement may ‘close Pandora’s box’ with University of Michigan, survivor of Anderson sexual abuse says
Stone likens the experience to opening “Pandora’s box,” which he said he’s ready to close after Wednesday’s announcement that UM has settled with 1,050 Anderson survivors to the tune of $490 million. The settlement doesn’t fix the “horrible” situation regarding sexual misconduct on campus, DeLuca told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Read more: University of Michigan to overhaul how it handles sexual misconduct casesThe settlement is another step in UM’s reform efforts, Coleman said. “We will strive to be free from abuse and sexual misconduct,” Acker said. “So shut the f--- up and get on with your life.”Read more from MLive:Mark Schlissel’s firing reveals hypocrisy at University of Michigan, sexual abuse survivors say‘You can give me a private briefing.’ Emails detail ousted University of Michigan president’s inappropriate relationshipLegal stalemate: Late University of Michigan doctor sex abuse scandal approaches 3rd year
mlive.comUniversity of Michigan president is getting a 3% raise despite delayed performance review
ANN ARBOR, MI - University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel was given a 3% pay raise at Thursday’s Board of Regents meeting. Schlissel’s performance evaluation was delayed, and no explanation for the raise was given at the meeting other than Schlissel’s “leadership.”Acker later released a statement explaining the raise. There was no additional comment from the regents about the pay raise, and Schlissel offered his thanks. The performance review was delayed due to the head of the personnel committee being out of town, Acker wrote on Twitter after the meeting. This is the second time Schlissel’s performance review has been delayed, including last year’s delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
mlive.comAnti-Semitic graffiti found painted on rock near University of Michigan
ANN ARBOR, MI – Anti-Semitic graffiti was found painted on the rock near the University of Michigan Saturday morning, according to police. Ann Arbor Police confirmed that there were anti-Semitic messages written over a Pride Month painting on the rock, located at the corner of Washtenaw Avenue and Hill Street. “I’m disgusted by the hateful and antisemitic graffiti found on the Rock @umich this morning. We offer our thanks to those members of the community who stepped up to add more speech by repainting the rock,” Fitzgerald said. READ MORE:University of Michigan to retain name on Weiser Hall, president saysInstitute of Firearm Injury Prevention coming to University of MichiganAll Michigan public universities participating in White House’s COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge
mlive.comHit-and-run driver pretends to be witness, gives statement to police after plowing into pedestrian in Oak Park
OAK PARK, Mich. A hit-and-run driver who injured a 67-year-old woman in Oak Park pretended to be a witness and even gave a statement to police. Police believe the driver who hit her stopped and tried to pretend she was a witness to the crash, not the person who caused it. Ive never seen somebody stop, get out of their car, go check on the person and pretend to be a witness, give a witness statement and then disappear, said Jordan Acker, an attorney. Police are still looking for the driver who hit Applebaum. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact Oak Park police at 248-691-7520.