The Residence Halls Association (RHA) serves as the official voice of the residential community. Sometimes we release formal statements to inform and engage our residents and the student body. These communications often serve as calls to action, directed toward the university on behalf of our constituents.
Currently, we are in the process of gathering and archiving historical press releases, including those that remain relevant today. These documents are made available here as part of our commitment to transparency, continuity, and preserving our organizational history.
June 2026 – Residence Hall Association Addresses Unexpected Temporary Closure of Baits II Houses
In June 2026, Michigan students were abruptly notified that 4 out of 5 of Baits II Houses would be temporally closed for the 2026-2027 year due to maintenance concerns. RHA addresses both the abruptness of this news and confirms support of Baits II and North Campus Residents
Read the statement here
June 2026 – Residence Halls Association Declines National Conference Attendance Due to Anti-DEI Policy
In June 2026, the RHA shares the reasoning behind their decision to not attend the national NACURH conference in May, relating to the anti-DEI policies of the host institution and state.
Read the statement here.
January 2026 – The RHA Reaches out to the Michigan Dining Student Food Advisory Committee to Improve Student Dining Experiences
In January 2026, the RHA reached out MDFAC to advocate for the interests of residents’ experiences in the dining halls, hoping to work with them and MDining in creating functional and accessible experience for all students
Read the statement here.
March 2025 – The RHA Asks the University to Address Safety Concerns in Response to Changes in the CLAM.
In March 2025, the RHA asked why as a response to graffiti and property destruction in the dorms the university made door decorations illegal instead of addressing the underlying safety concerns. Read the statement here.
April 2022 – The RHA Calls on the University to Address Safety Concerns in Michigan Housing
In April 2022, the RHA asked the university to make safety a bigger priority, especially for our ResStaff. Read the letter here.
June 2020 – Housing Rates
In June 2020, the RHA gave a statement regarding an increase in room and board costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, and the specific ways the RHA would work with MHousing to ensure a healthy and safe environment. That statement can be read here.
June 2020 – The RHA and the Black Lives Matter Movement
The RHA gave a statement in June 2020 in support of the Black community following repeated tragic offenses against the community. The statement can be read here.
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