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Michigan removes Mark Schlissel as university president

The University of Michigan Board of Regents removed U-M president Mark Schlissel after emails were uncovered detailing an inappropriate relationship with a university employee. The board named Mary Sue Coleman the interim president of the university.

Below is the statement from the Board of Regents, as well as a link to their letter to Schlissel, which details the allegations in further detail.

Board of Regents announcement

It is with great disappointment that we announce that the University of Michigan Board of Regents has removed Dr. Mark Schlissel as President of the University of Michigan, effective immediately.