Bollinger at a Regents’ meeting. Regent Laurence Deitch described Bollinger’s open house after Sept. 11 as one of the greatest acts of a University President.

Bollinger greeted many national and international dignitaries during his tenure, including former President Gerald Ford.

With Czech President Vaclav Havel.

Bollinger shares a moment at his inauguration in 1997 with wife, Jean Magnano Bollinger (Photo by Bob Kalmbach, U-M Photo Services).

With Vice President of Student Affairs Royster Harper during a recent ceremony where the President was honored by students (Photo by Paul Jaronski, U-M Photo Services).