U-M named Tree Campus Higher Education for 18th straight year
This designation reflects a collaborative approach to campus stewardship led by Facilities & Operations Custodial & Grounds Services in collaboration with other university partners.
Prescribed burn season returns to campus natural areas
From mid-March through early May, controlled burns will take place in prairies, wetlands and stormwater basins.
A renewed space for innovation in the Herbert H. Dow Building
Behind the lecture halls, Room 1100 in the Herbert H. Dow Building is now a hub for advanced manufacturing. Once overlooked, it features cutting-edge tools and collaborative spaces after a renovation led by U-M’s Facilities & Operations and the College of Engineering.
Zina Pitcher parking structure opens, expanding access and sustainable design
The Zina Pitcher Parking Structure opened Dec. 16 at the corner of Catherine Street and Zina Pitcher Place, adding 570 parking spaces to support staff, patients and visitors on the Medical Campus.
Preserving history through partnership — the relocation of the Wallenberg House
In November 2025, Facilities & Operations and several campus partners worked together to safely relocate the historic Raoul Wallenberg house to its new location on Division Street.
First two Maize Rays solar arrays now operating on North Campus
Two new solar arrays on North Campus are now generating power, marking the first installations completed under the University of Michigan’s Maize Rays initiative.
Strategies for safe, responsible engagement with wildlife
The University of Michigan is encouraging all members of the campus community to take an active role in fostering an environment where humans and the campus’ diverse range of wildlife can live together peacefully.
Diag construction brings pavers, healthier trees, ADA ramp
These projects are part of a comprehensive effort to continue to provide the best experience possible for the community.
Improving emergency preparedness through collaboration
In a demonstration of community partnership, Logistics, Transportation & Parking and Environmental Health & Safety recently collaborated with the Ann Arbor Fire Department (AAFD) to conduct a safety training and testing exercise at the Wall Street West Parking Structure.
Custodial and Grounds team supports storm recovery at Pellston Biostation
CGS was called in to assist with emergency cleanup, focusing on restoring access and addressing safety hazards.
Enhancing campus transit: A collaborative effort for smarter mobility
At the core of its mission, Logistics, Transportation, and Parking (LTP) is committed to finding the most efficient ways to move people and resources around
Spring cleaning for a safer, healthier community: Over 700 pounds of medications safely disposed
In April, the Spring Cleaning Safe Medication Disposal Event, hosted by the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy in partnership with Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) and the Division of Public Safety & Security (DPSS), highlighted our ongoing commitment to community safety and environmental stewardship.