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Three pictures showing a white SUV painted with the words "DIVEST FREE PALESTINE," and an inverted triangle, the exterior of a broken window, and glass on the floor on the inside of a house.

U of M Regent targeted by vandalism, again

Tyler Scott

Authorities say a University of Michigan regent's home was the scene of political vandalism early Monday. Activists calling on UM to divest from companies tied to Israel have targeted officials' private residences.

The Big House at the University of Michigan

Education

U of M regents say they support diversity, even as the school drops DEI statements

Elinor Epperson

DEI is front and center at the University of Michigan as the institution announced two changes to their initiatives on Thursday. The university has dropped DEI statements as part of its hiring process and expanded a scholarship program intended to help in-state students afford college tuition.

The University of Michigan students walk through the Diag in Ann Arbor.

Education

U of M adopts neutrality policy, professor warns of "chilling effect"

Dustin Dwyer

The university's Board of Regents adopted a policy of "institutional neutrality" but one faculty member said it wasn't clear when certain comments would be allowed.

Politics & Government

U of M Board of Regents candidate sues Michigan Democratic Party over convention results

Colin Jackson | MPRN

The Michigan Democratic Party is facing a lawsuit over the results of its University of Michigan Board of Regents nominating contest.

Education

Students call for more funding for UM's Flint and Dearborn campuses

Steve Carmody

The University of Michigan Board of Regents heard from students enrolled at the Flint and Dearborn campuses, who complain they are not being treated as…