This Week in U-M History

  1. February 24, 2020

    This Week in U-M History — Feb. 24-March 1

    On Feb. 25, 1965, a record snowfall crippled the area. Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the week of Feb. 24-March 1.

  2. February 17, 2020

    This Week in U-M History — Feb. 17-23

    On Feb. 18, 1975, African-American students met with President Robben Fleming to demand increased black enrollment. Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the week of Feb. 17-23.

  3. February 10, 2020

    This Week in U-M History — Feb. 10-16

    On Feb. 12, 1983, civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks spoke of her early days with the NAACP. Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the week of Feb. 10-16.

  4. February 3, 2020

    This Week in U-M History — Feb. 3-9

    Former presidents Jimmy Carter and Gerald R. Ford spoke at a Feb. 9, 1983, domestic policy seminar at the Ford Presidential Library. Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the week of Feb. 3-9.

  5. January 27, 2020

    This Week in U-M History — Jan. 27-Feb. 2

    On Jan. 27, 1967, U-M alumnus and Apollo 1 astronaut Edward H. White was one of three astronauts killed in a launch pad fire. Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the week of Jan. 27 and Feb. 2.

  6. January 20, 2020

    This Week in U-M History — Jan. 20-26

    On Jan. 21, 1931, students staged the comedy “Rebound” at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre. Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the week of Jan. 20-26.

  7. January 13, 2020

    This Week in U-M History — Jan. 13-19

    On Jan. 17, 1952, U-M leaders unveiled plans for a 267-acre “overflow” campus north of the Huron River. Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the week of Jan. 13-19.

  8. December 9, 2019

    This Week in U-M History — Dec. 9-15

    On Dec. 10, 1971, John Lennon, Yoko Ono and Stevie Wonder headlined a “Free John Now” rally at Crisler Arena in support of jailed activist John Sinclair. Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the week of Dec. 9-15.

  9. November 25, 2019

    This Week in U-M History — Nov. 25-Dec. 1

    Halfback Tom Harmon became the first U-M player to win the Heisman Trophy when he won the award Nov. 27, 1940. Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the week of Nov. 25-Dec. 1.

  10. November 18, 2019

    This Week in U-M History — Nov. 18-24

    On Nov. 24, 1947, students launched “Operation Haircut” to call out local barbershops that refused to serve African Americans. Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the week of Nov. 18-24.