U-M’s Schlissel: ‘Our children will suffer’ because of how we treat higher education today

by Ron French July 12, 2019May 14, 2025

University of Michigan president Mark Schlissel is stepping down in 20 months, one year before his contract is up. (Bridge file photo)

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U-M’s Schlissel: ‘Our children will suffer’ because of how we treat higher education today

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