President Santa J. Ono addresses the attendees at the annual U-M Congressional Breakfast in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Paul A. Sherman)

U-M Congressional Breakfast raises record $125k for scholarships

The 74th annual U-M Congressional Breakfast raised a record $125,000 for the Samuel L. Chappell Family Scholarship, marking the largest amount in its seven-decade history.

The March 12 event saw the largest gathering of attendees, supporting the U-M Alumni Club of Washington, D.C.’s need-based scholarship program that assists students from the Washington, D.C., area attend U-M.

Lansing Capitol Building

State budget supports U-M’s education, economic development efforts

The Michigan Legislature passed a 2024-25 general fund and education omnibus budget June 27, allocating a modest increase for the University of Michigan Ann Arbor campus’ operations and significant investments in the university’s economic development and innovation efforts, as well as firearm injury prevention and safety.