President of the University of Michigan

President of the
University of Michigan
Incumbent
Domenico Grasso (interim)
since May 8, 2025
University of Michigan
Reports toBoard of Regents
ResidencePresident's House
AppointerBoard of Regents
Constituting instrumentConstitution of Michigan
Formation1850 (1850)
First holderHenry Philip Tappan
Salary$1,014,000
Websitepresident.umich.edu

The president of the University of Michigan is a constitutional officer who serves as the principal executive officer of the University of Michigan. The president is chosen by the Board of Regents of the University of Michigan, as provided for in the Constitution of the State of Michigan. Fifteen peoplefourteen men and one womanhave held the office, in addition to several others who have held it in either an acting or interim capacity.

The University of Michigan's current interim president is Domenico Grasso, former chancellor of the Dearborn campus. Grasso was appointed by the Board of Regents on May 8, 2025.