U-M Expands Go Blue Guarantee, Hits Sustainability Goals, Unveils New Housing, and Announces 2025 Football Schedule and Medical School Dean

Good afternoon, Wolverines! Here's your campus news update for Monday, August 11, 2025. The University of Michigan is expanding its Go Blue Guarantee, offering tuition-free education to more in-state undergraduate students. Starting this fall, eligible full-time students from families with annual incomes and assets up to $125,000 can attend the Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and Flint campuses without paying tuition. This expansion will benefit nearly 2,200 additional students, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to over 10,000 since the program's inception. President Santa J. Ono emphasized the university's commitment to affordability and equal opportunity. The Ann Arbor campus has met two of its 2025 Sustainability Goals ahead of schedule. As of 2022, the university reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 25% compared to 2006 levels and applied 40% fewer chemicals to campus landscapes since 2019. These achievements mark significant progress toward U-M's commitment to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. A new 19-story apartment complex, named Chapter Ann Arbor, is set to be developed in the South University District, just a block from campus. The building will feature 183 units with a total of 625 beds, offering studio to five-bedroom apartments. Construction is scheduled to begin this month, with the complex expected to open for the 2027-28 academic year. Amenities will include a fitness center, study lounges, and a rooftop patio. The Wolverines' 2025 football schedule has been released. The season kicks off on August 30 at home against New Mexico, followed by an away game at Oklahoma on September 6. Other notable matchups include Homecoming against Wisconsin on October 4 and the annual rivalry game against Ohio State at Michigan Stadium on November 29. Fans can join the 2025 football ticket interest list for updates. Dr. Thomas J. Wang has been appointed as the new dean of the Medical School, effective September 15, 2025. A nationally recognized physician-scientist and academic leader, Dr. Wang will also hold the title of professor with tenure in the Department of Internal Medicine. U-M Health’s Ann Arbor adult hospitals have been ranked No. 1 in Michigan and among the top 20 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-2026. Out of more than 4,400 hospitals evaluated, U-M Health's Ann Arbor hospitals stood out for their exceptional care and services. Starting September 20, the Museum on Main Street will host an exhibit titled "Creating the Future of Medicine for 175 Years." The exhibit will showcase artifacts, photographs, and documents highlighting the history and progress of U-M's Medical School and Michigan Medicine. The exhibit runs through April 5, 2026, and is free to the public. That's all for today's update. Stay tuned for more news and events happening around campus. Go Blue!