Neuroanatomist Elizabeth Crosby was a brilliant researcher and a dedicated teacher. So what happened to make her attempt to resign numerous times over the course of her career? Letters archived at U-M may provide answers.
history of U-M
Alexa Canady was the first African American woman in the United States to become a neurosurgeon. Here, she shares her U-M experience and how a scholarship helped her make history.
diversity
Scientist and educator Pearl Kendrick was a lecturer in the Department of Epidemiology at U-M and changed the landscape of infectious disease to save countless lives.
public health
Sarah Gertrude Banks, one of the earliest women to graduate from the U-M Medical School, cared for patients while championing women’s suffrage.
activism
From the arts to STEM, from the first co-ed class to the first softball pitch, the Michigan Daily and What the F Magazine guide you through the stories of pioneering women at the University of Michigan in this limited series podcast.
women at Michigan
