Hot Water Repair Updates

Following pressurization of the university's high temperature hot water (HTHW) system on Tuesday, a third leak emerged due to temperature and pressure fluctuations. Many buildings on campus continue to have only partial heat, and modified university operations will remain necessary until further notice.

Supervisors in buildings with low heat are advised to continue using limited on-campus staff to manage operations. Remote work is encouraged wherever possible.

The Kresge Library building will remain closed for the remainder of the year and will reopen on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 10 a.m. Virtual reference and research help services will continue to be available 24/7, as will electronic resources that include books, journal articles, news sources and databases.

The campus community is advised that Fall 2025 Commencement exercises will proceed as planned. For more information, visit the Commencement web section.

The community is also advised that the university is executing plans to ensure that the campus is fully open and operational for the Winter 2026 semester.

The university appreciates the patience and understanding of campus community members while efforts are made to maintain campus infrastructure.

Campus community members with questions about the HTHW heat loss situation should call (248) 370-2100