A new way to get engaged: Introducing the MFamily Program

August 23, 2023 | The Dean of Students Office within the U-M Division of Student Life has announced MFamily, the parent and family engagement program. MFamily offers more ways to connect, engage and communicate, both with campus leaders and other families. Additionally, Student Life has partnered with the company CampusESP to create the MFamily Portal, a digital community for our parents, families, guardians and supporters to connect with campus leaders and one another. The portal is where you’ll find the latest campus news and information, all in one convenient location.

Leadership Engagement Scholarship

Leadership Engagement Scholarships | Dean of Students Office   
The Dean of Students Office stewards a collection of Leadership Engagement Scholarships designed to lessen various cost barriers associated with extracurricular involvement at U-M. Emerging and established student leaders with financial need are encouraged to apply. 

Academic Year 2024-2025 Award eligibility requirements:

Beal, Freeman, Peeler, Velázquez elected to national LGBTQ higher ed consortium

June 28, 2023 | By Nick Pfost, Spectrum Center | This spring, four University of Michigan Spectrum Center staff were elected to serve important roles within the Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals. Director Jesse Beal, program manager Angie Freeman, program specialist Lorant Peeler, and graduate student researcher Des Velázquez will be officially seated this July, marking the first time four successful candidates have come from the same institution.