Tag Archives: U-M Founding

Bentley Historical Library

Rising from the Ashes

Rob Havey | November 6, 2019

How a fire, a new location for the state capitol, and a tongue-tying, seven-syllable word led to the University of Michigan’s creation.

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Why 1817 Matters

October 16, 2016

When was the University of Michigan founded? It’s a seemingly simple question that requires more context than you might think. This founding 411 is an easy-to-understand overview of the university’s earliest days, and why U-M celebrated its bicentennial in 2017.

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