April 7, 2026
IGR will move our student space and offices to East Liberty Street this April. This replaces our previous announcement that IGR would relocate to the NUB.
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The Program on Intergroup Relations has moved across campus after many years on South University Avenue.
We're excited to welcome the IGR and U-M community to our new space on East Liberty Street!
Find the latest information and updates below.
KEY DATES
- April 20, 2026: New home on East Liberty Street open for students and visitors
- Fall 2026: Grand opening and community welcome (date TBA)
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Our new home
530 E. Liberty Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
[email protected]
734-936-1875
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In the heart of it all
Living room, library, and meeting rooms
Lively colors and natural light
Workstations, printers, and videoconferencing
PLUS
Close to campus and steps from State and Liberty Street businesses
Next to public parking and bike storage
Frequently asked questions
How will I find/access the new IGR space?
Find us at our new location at 530 E. Liberty St.
- By bus: 530 E. Liberty is located near AAATA bus lines 5A, 5B, 6A, and 6B. It is a six-minute walk to Blake Transit Center, and a ten-minute walk to the Central Campus Transit Center.
- On foot or by wheelchair: Located a block northwest of campus, we're well-connected to campus paths and local streets.
- By bike: There's ample bike parking on site.
- By car: Nearby State Street (to the east), Division (to the west), Huron (to the north), and North University (to the southeast) welcome visitors by vehicle. The Maynard Street ramp (< 1 block) offers public parking, while nearby Thompson (0.3 mi) and Fletcher (0.3 mi) ramps offer parking for blue and gold pass holders.
When can I visit IGR's new location?
IGR is open from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, and other times as arranged.
Why did IGR move?
The move comes as our long-time leased space is changing private ownership, with a planned, years-long demolition and redevelopment.
- "Rerouting: IGR to move to East Liberty Street" (IGR news)
- "IGR will move back to campus in the coming year" (IGR news)
- "17-story high-rise OK’d to replace Ann Arbor’s Galleria Mall, home of Pinball Pete’s" (MLive)
- "Bigger plan for 18-story high-rise gets OK to replace Ann Arbor’s Galleria Mall" (MLive)
How can I contact and visit IGR during the transition?
- Our email and phone services remain unchanged.
- See our staff directory to find a specific member of staff
- Email us at [email protected]
- Call us at 734-936-1875
Updates
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Rerouting: IGR to move to East Liberty Street
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Going (to the) Underground—Our first stop in IGR's move
November 17, 2025
While we await our new space in North University Building, we're opening these temporary offices in the Michigan League Underground.
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