History
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June 7, 2021
U-M in History — June 7-20
The university celebrated its centennial in Ann Arbor with a June 14, 1937, community dinner at the Intramural Building. Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the weeks of June 7-20.
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May 24, 2021
Committee recommends Yost name for removal; feedback sought
The President’s Advisory Committee on University History is inviting members of the U-M community to provide feedback on its preliminary recommendation to remove Fielding H. Yost’s name from Yost Ice Arena.
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May 24, 2021
U-M in History — May 17-June 6
On May 26, 1935, nursing graduates gathered outside of the Michigan League. Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the week of May 17-June 6.
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May 3, 2021
This Week in U-M History — May 3-9
Rain couldn’t dampen the May 3, 1997, celebration of graduates at commencement in Michigan Stadium. Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the week of May 3-9.
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April 26, 2021
This Week in U-M History — April 26-May 2
On April 30, 1927, students showed off their roller-skating skills. Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the week of April 26-May 2.
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April 19, 2021
This Week in U-M History — April 19-25
Batches of the newly approved polio vaccine arrived in Washtenaw County on April 19, 1955. Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the week of April 19-25.
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April 15, 2021
NEH grant to help Clements digitize Revolutionary War collection
The William L. Clements Library has been awarded a $350,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to digitize one of its largest and most utilized collections.
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April 12, 2021
This Week in U-M History — April 12-18
Ground was broken April 17, 1969, for the new Power Center for the Performing Arts. Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the week of April 12-18.
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April 5, 2021
This Week in U-M History — April 5-11
The Festifools parade made its way through downtown Ann Arbor on April 11, 2010. Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the week of April 5-11.
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March 29, 2021
This Week in U-M History — March 29-April 4
On April 1, 2008, the Cube took on a look similar to that of a Rubik’s Cube. Read about some of the other things that happened in U-M history during the week of March 29-April 4.
