Bicentennial

  1. October 31, 2016

    Bicentennial merchandise proceeds to support student scholarships

    Maize-and-blue merchandise that promotes U-M’s first 200 years will help support students enrolled in Michigan’s third century of teaching and research.

  2. October 31, 2016

    Bicentennial resources

    Learn more about the U-M bicentennial and the history of the university.

  3. October 31, 2016

    Bicentennial finale planned at Third Century Expo

    The Third Century Expo will be U-M’s bicentennial finale, blanketing the heart of Central Campus during the UMich200 Fall Festival. 

  4. October 31, 2016

    UMich200 Fall Festival

    Schedule of events.

  5. October 31, 2016

    UMich200 Spring Festival

    Schedule of events.

  6. October 31, 2016

    Summer festival to celebrate university staff

    The longtime contributions of U-M staff will be the focus of the UMich200 Summer Festival, complemented by the long-running Ann Arbor Summer Festival and its eclectic programming.

  7. October 31, 2016

    Special alumni award helps highlight U-M’s past, herald its future

    The university is creating a special Bicentennial Alumni Award for its 200th year, honoring 20 people who embody the breadth and excellence of its more recent alumni.

  8. October 31, 2016

    True Blue! tribute to highlight distinguished alumni

    James Earl Jones, Darren Criss and Cecilia Muñoz are among the distinguished alumni who will join U-M students and faculty in “True Blue! A Tribute to Michigan,” a live multimedia celebration.

  9. October 31, 2016

    Bicentennial exhibits

    Groups across the campus are planning bicentennial events of all styles and formats, from dance and art to photo exhibitions, scholarly colloquia and national conferences.

  10. October 31, 2016

    Bicentennial honors ties to city of Detroit, native peoples

    Two centuries after its founding in Detroit, the university will celebrate its birthplace with a variety of bicentennial activities throughout 2017.