The University of Michigan announced the closure of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) office in response to executive orders from President Donald Trump and associated funding uncertainties. The decision reassigns DEI functions to other departments, potentially reducing dedicated support for marginalized communities.

Following a recommendation by a faculty working group, the University of Michigan eliminated its standalone DEI statement requirement for faculty hiring. This policy change, which shifts DEI discussions into broader application materials, raises concerns about diminishing the institution's commitment to diversity and inclusion, potentially undermining efforts to address systemic inequities in academia.

The University of Michigan Board of Regents has reportedly asked deans to compile lists of employees involved in DEI work, a tactic that echoes McCarthy-era practices. Faculty members have expressed concerns over potential political repression and a chilling effect on academic freedom.

Nurses at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Hospital in Lansing have planned a strike amid allegations of unfair labor practices and anti-union behavior, highlighting labor disputes and potential violations of workers' rights.

The University of Michigan Board of Regents resolved to shift from a state-supervised election for labor union recognition to a card check process. This change is seen as supportive of labor rights by streamlining collective bargaining and decreasing bureaucratic obstacles, thereby empowering workers.

The University of Michigan’s Ford School released a policy brief analysing the impact of surveillance technologies—such as cameras integrated with biometric systems—in public housing. The study criticizes how these systems over-surveil residents while failing to protect them, contributing to increased evictions and deeper entanglement with the criminal justice system. This research acts as an important counter to authoritarian practices by exposing the misuse of repressive technologies.

The University of Michigan Faculty Senate overwhelmingly voted to censure the university’s board of regents for their repressive, authoritarian response to anti-Israel protests, including excessive police action and repressive measures that suppressed free speech and student activism. This decisive move highlights internal resistance to authoritarian practices within the institution.

Faculty at the University of Michigan are pushing to censure regents over autocratic policy changes that limit free speech and protest rights, accusing them of a dramatic authoritarian turn that undermines democratic values on campus.

Faculty at the University of Michigan cast a historic vote to censure the Board of Regents for engaging in authoritarian practices, including repressive surveillance, police violence, and failure to uphold shared governance.

The University of Michigan administration has implemented sweeping policy changes that undermine democratic rights on campus by curtailing due process, free speech, and protest activities, reflecting an authoritarian shift in governance.

University of Michigan released a detailed memo analyzing the deployment of robotic dog technology by law enforcement. The memo critically examines the ethical and civil liberties concerns associated with repressive surveillance technologies and offers policy recommendations to mitigate authoritarian misuse.

The University of Michigan reached a new three‐year contract agreement with the Graduate Employees’ Organization (GEO) following a union strike. While the settlement includes salary increases, bonuses, and improved benefits for GEO members, the university also undertook actions such as filing unfair labor practice charges, threatening to withhold pay, and legally challenging strike actions—measures that have raised concerns among labor rights advocates regarding its commitment to worker rights.

The University of Michigan reached a settlement with the Graduate Employees’ Organization to resolve multiple unfair labor practice complaints amid contentious contract negotiations, raising concerns about its commitment to fair labor practices.

Michigan Engineering researchers have developed a tool that bypasses internet censorship, promoting free expression and countering authoritarian digital control.

The University of Michigan research report titled 'Cameras in the Classroom: Facial Recognition Technology in Schools' critically examines the deployment of facial recognition technology in educational settings. The report highlights the potential for exacerbating racial biases, privacy erosion, and unwarranted surveillance of students, particularly among vulnerable populations, and strongly recommends a ban on the use of such technology in schools.