History

  1. March 1, 2021

    This Week in U-M History — March 1-7

    On March 1, 1943, students worked out as part of mandatory wartime physical education classes. Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the week of March 1-7.

  2. February 22, 2021

    This Week in U-M History — Feb. 22-28

    On Feb. 23, 1938, residents of Martha Cook showed their creativity with snow sculpting. Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the week of Feb. 22-28.

  3. February 15, 2021

    This Week in U-M History — Feb. 15-21

    On Feb. 18, 1962, Arthur Fiedler led the Boston Pops Tour Orchestra through an evening of music at Hill Auditorium. Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the week of Feb. 15-21.

  4. February 8, 2021

    This Week in U-M History — Feb. 8-14

    On Feb. 12, 1867, students adopted “azure blue and maize” as the university’s official colors. Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the week of Feb. 8-14.

  5. February 1, 2021

    This Week in U-M History — Feb. 1-7

    The Portage Lake Observatory telescope at Peach Mountain went into operation Feb. 2, 1950. Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the week of Feb. 1-7.

  6. January 25, 2021

    This Week in U-M History — Jan. 25-31

    On Jan. 25, 1990, then-U.S. Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., spoke to law students about Supreme Court appointments. Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the week of Jan. 25-31.

  7. January 18, 2021

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

    On Jan. 20, 1967, the university kicked off its yearlong sesquicentennial celebration with a luncheon, speeches and historic photos. Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the week of Jan. 18-24.

  8. January 11, 2021

    This Week in U-M History — Jan. 11-17

    A Jan. 11, 1939, power outage at the Michigan Union left faculty members playing cards by candlelight. Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the week of Jan. 11-17.

  9. December 7, 2020

    This Week in U-M History — Dec. 7-13

    On Dec. 11, 1972, students locked lips at South Quad for the second annual “kissing contest.” Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the week of Dec. 7-13.

  10. November 23, 2020

    This Week in U-M History — Nov. 23-29

    On Nov. 25, 1952, university cooks prepared turkeys to serve to students staying on campus. Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the week of Nov. 23-29.