• Michigan Today

    From Hopwood to Hollywood to joy in the morning

    Dive into the life of writer Betty Smith, who spent years in Ann Arbor with her first husband. During her time in Ann Arbor, she audited playwriting classes and learned from Kenneth Thorpe Rowe.

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  • Bentley Historical Library

    Cold War, Warm Welcome

    In 1961, the Kennedy Ad-ministration sent the U-M Symphony Band to the Soviet Union in hopes of thawing relations between the two countries through the common language of music. Could young musicians succeed as diplomats?

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  • Michigan Alum

    The Legend of Opal C. Bailey

    A homecoming queen turned activist is being honored with a scholarship fund.

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  • Michigan Alum

    History Lessons: Michigan Alum Ads

    We look back at the myriad of ads that have run in the alumni magazine, painting a picture of our changing tastes over almost 130 years.

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  • Michigan Alum

    History Lessons: 125 Years of Leadership

    Though the Alumni Association was formed 125 years ago, there have only been 11 leaders to serve as president and CEO. Here are some historical insights into this select group.

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