The University of Michigan moved to end a yearlong leadership search by selecting Kent D. Syverud, Syracuse University’s long‑time chancellor, as its next president. The Regents scheduled a special vote after announcing a planned transition; Syverud would replace interim leader Domenico Grasso and assume responsibilities amid ongoing campus debates about diversity and governance. Syverud brings a legal and administrative background to Michigan, having led Syracuse through enrollment and fundraising initiatives for more than a decade. The selection follows the abrupt departure of Santa Ono and places a seasoned university executive at the helm of a flagship system navigating federal scrutiny and internal financial pressures.