ANN ARBOR, MI — University of Michigan’s interim president announced a multi-million investment into a civil discourse center, while also condemning responses to last week’s killing of Charlie Kirk.

Interim President Domenico Grasso announced during the Sept. 18 meeting that the university will invest $50 million to establish an institute to promote diverse thoughts and civil debate.

The institute was announced in December 2024 by former President Santa Ono. This is the first mention of a monetary investment into it.

“This center represents a lasting commitment to broadening our campus culture by providing the forum that welcomes all perspectives and fosters respectful engagement,” Grasso said at the Thursday meeting.

Grasso also condemned the responses to the murder of conservative c

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