History of University of Michigan in Timeline
The University of Michigan, located in Ann Arbor, is a public research university established in 1817. It holds the distinction of being Michigan's oldest higher education institution. As one of America's pioneering research universities, it's a founding member of the Association of American Universities. Known for its academic excellence and research contributions, the university plays a significant role in higher education and research.
1900: Olympic Games Medals
Beginning in 1900, athletes from the University of Michigan have earned a total of 185 medals at the Olympic Games.
1902: Renaming of Regents Field to Ferry Field
In 1902, Dexter M. Ferry donated land adjacent to Regents Field, and the entire complex was renamed Ferry Field.
1904: West Medical Building Designed by Spier & Rohns
In 1904, the West Medical Building was designed by Spier & Rohns, contributing to the architectural landscape of the Central Campus.
April 1907: University Voted Out of the Western Conference
In April 1907, the University of Michigan was voted out of the Western Conference for refusing to adhere to league rules.
1907: Michigan Temporarily Withdraws from the Western Conference
After Michigan temporarily withdrew from the Western Conference in 1907, the song "Varsity" was written in 1911.
1908: John Worth Kern Vice Presidential Candidacy
In 1908, John Worth Kern, an alumnus of the University of Michigan, ran for the vice presidency with William Jennings Bryan, representing the Democratic Party.
1909: Angell's Retirement
In 1909, President Angell retired from the University of Michigan.
1909: Regent Clements Appoints Albert Kahn as Supervising Architect
In 1909, Regent William L. Clements became chairman of the Building and Grounds Committee. Clements, impressed by Kahn's industrial projects and residence in Bay City, appointed Albert Kahn as the university's supervising architect, leading to Kahn's growing influence in the university's architectural development.
1910: Hutchins Assumes Presidency
In 1910, Harry Burns Hutchins became president of the University of Michigan, the first alumnus to hold the position.
1910: Chemistry Building Designed by Smith, Hinchman and Grylls
In 1910, the Chemistry Building was designed by Smith, Hinchman and Grylls, contributing to the architectural landscape of the Central Campus.
1910: West Engineering Hall Designed by Albert Kahn
In 1910, the West Engineering Hall was designed by Albert Kahn. The building exhibited a simple design with minimal ornamentation due to limited construction funding at the time.
1911: "Varsity" Fight Song Written
In 1911, a new Michigan fight song, "Varsity", was written after Michigan temporarily withdrew from the Western Conference in 1907 because the line "champions of the West" was no longer appropriate.
1913: Hill Auditorium Designed by Albert Kahn
In 1913, Hill Auditorium, designed by Albert Kahn, was completed. The building was adequately funded by Regent Arthur Hill and features extensive Sullivanesque ornamentation and excellent acoustic design, which was rare for that period.
1914: Old Medical Building Demolition
The Old Medical Building, built in 1850, was demolished in 1914.
1915: Martha Cook Building Completed
In 1915, the Martha Cook Building, designed by York and Sawyer, Samuel Parsons, and George A. Fuller, was completed. It drew inspiration from England's Knole House and Aston Hall and served as one of the university’s early women’s residences.
1915: Natural Science Building Designed by Albert Kahn
In 1915, the Natural Science Building, designed by Albert Kahn, was completed. The building exhibited a simple design with minimal ornamentation due to limited construction funding at the time.
1916: Arthur LeSueur Socialist Presidential Candidacy
In 1916, Arthur LeSueur, an alumnus of the University of Michigan, ran as a Socialist candidate for president of the United States.
1917: University Rejoined the Conference
In 1917, the University of Michigan rejoined the Western Conference (later the Big Ten Conference) after a nine-year absence.
1918: Old Library Demolition
The Old Library, built in 1881, was demolished in 1918.
1919: Michigan Union Completed
In 1919, the Michigan Union, designed by alumni Irving Kane Pond and Allen Bartlit Pond, was completed to house the university's various student organizations.
1920: University Receives Greater Construction Funding
Beginning in 1920, the University of Michigan received greater funding for construction projects. This was thanks to president Burton's fiscal persuasiveness with the legislature, propelled by a prosperous economy, which allowed campus buildings to be constructed in a grand manner.
1920: Hutchins' Retirement
In 1920, Harry Burns Hutchins retired as president of the University of Michigan.
1920: Burton Assumes Office
In 1920, Marion LeRoy Burton assumed office as president of the University of Michigan and a conference on higher education took place at the university.
1920: General Library Designed by Albert Kahn
In 1920, the General Library was designed by Albert Kahn. The building exhibited a simple design with minimal ornamentation due to limited construction funding at the time.
1923: Clements Library Designed by Albert Kahn
In 1923, Albert Kahn's Italian Renaissance Clements Library was completed. The building features unusual and costly materials and is considered one of his most elegant university buildings.
1923: Construction of Ray Fisher Stadium and Yost Ice Arena
In 1923, the Ray Fisher Stadium, home to the baseball team, and the Yost Ice Arena, home to the men's ice hockey team, were constructed.
1924: Burton K. Wheeler Vice Presidential Candidacy
In 1924, Burton K. Wheeler, an alumnus of the University of Michigan, ran for the vice presidency as the Progressive Party's nominee with Robert La Follette Sr.
1924: University High School Designed by Perkins, Fellows and Hamilton
In 1924, University High School was designed by Perkins, Fellows and Hamilton, contributing to the architectural landscape of the Central Campus.
1924: Burton Falls Ill
In 1924, University of Michigan President Marion LeRoy Burton fell ill.
1924: Angell Hall Designed by Albert Kahn
In 1924, the Classical Greek Angell Hall, designed by Albert Kahn, was completed. The building features unusual and costly materials and is considered one of his most elegant university buildings.
1925: Burton's Death and Little's Election
In 1925, President Marion LeRoy Burton died, and Clarence Cook Little was elected president of the University of Michigan.
1926: Harvard-Michigan Football Agreement
In 1926, Harvard agreed to play football against Michigan, dropping Princeton from its schedule, which was perceived as a threat to the 'Big Three' relationship.
1927: Divinity School Shelved
In 1927, the proposal for establishing a nonsectarian divinity school on campus was quietly shelved.
1927: Construction of Michigan Stadium
Michigan Stadium, the largest stadium in the United States, was constructed in 1927.
1928: Summer Symposium in Theoretical Physics
Beginning in 1928, the Summer Symposium in Theoretical Physics at the University of Michigan featured renowned physicists.
1928: Ruthven Museums Building Designed by Albert Kahn
In 1928, Albert Kahn's Renaissance style Ruthven Museums Building was completed. It was the last of Kahn's university commissions.
1928: Gilbert Hitchcock Democratic Presidential Candidacy
In 1928, Gilbert Hitchcock, an alumnus of the University of Michigan, ran as a Democratic candidate for president of the United States.
1928: Ruthven Museums Building Completion
In 1928, the collections of the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History were primarily housed and displayed in the Ruthven Museums Building, which was completed that year.
1929: Little's Resignation
In 1929, Clarence Cook Little resigned as president of the University of Michigan.
1929: Michigan League Completed
In 1929, the Michigan League, designed by alumni Irving Kane Pond and Allen Bartlit Pond, was completed to house the university's various student organizations.
1931: Raoul Wallenberg studies at University of Michigan
In 1931, Raoul Wallenberg, a member of the prominent Wallenberg family, one of the wealthiest families in the world, studied at the University of Michigan.
1931: Wolfgang Pauli's Visiting Professorship
In 1931, Wolfgang Pauli held a visiting professorship at the University of Michigan.
1933: Operation of the Ford Nuclear Reactor
The University of Michigan operated the Ford Nuclear Reactor from 1933 to 1955, during which it conducted extensive research related to nuclear energy.
1936: Burton Memorial Tower Designed by Albert Kahn
In 1936, the Art Deco Burton Memorial Tower, designed by Albert Kahn, was completed. The building features unusual and costly materials and is considered one of his most elegant university buildings.
1939: 'Big Three' Restored and Expanded into the Ivy League
By 1939, the 'Big Three' was restored and expanded into the Ivy League.
1940: Tom Harmon Won the Heisman Trophy
Tom Harmon won the Heisman Trophy in 1940.
1941: Wolfgang Pauli Visiting Professorship
In 1941, Wolfgang Pauli, a pioneer of quantum physics, served as a visiting professor at the University of Michigan again.
1941: End of Summer Symposium in Theoretical Physics
In 1941, the Summer Symposium in Theoretical Physics occurred for the last time at the University of Michigan.
1943: Jerome Karle Completes Ph.D. in Physics
In 1943, chemist Jerome Karle, who revealed molecular structures, completed his Ph.D. in Physics at the University of Michigan.
1944: Thomas E. Dewey Presidential Nomination
In 1944, Thomas E. Dewey, an alumnus of the University of Michigan, was the Republican Party's nominee for president of the United States.
1946: Alumni Memorial Hall Designated as University Museum of Art
In 1946, Alumni Memorial Hall, funded by contributions from alumni, was designated as the University Museum of Art.
1948: Thomas E. Dewey Presidential Nomination
In 1948, Thomas E. Dewey, an alumnus of the University of Michigan, was again the Republican Party's nominee for president of the United States.
1948: Establishment of the Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project
In 1948, the Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project was established to honor lives lost during World War II, and was funded by contributors including Ford Motor Company.
1949: Institute for Social Research established
In 1949, the Institute for Social Research, the nation's longest-standing laboratory for interdisciplinary research in the social sciences, was established at the University of Michigan.
1950: Mason Hall and South College Demolition
Mason Hall (built 1841) and South College (built 1849) were demolished in 1950.
1950: Big Ten Conference Name
The Western Conference evolved and eventually became known as the Big Ten Conference in 1950.
1951: Hatcher Takes Office
In 1951, Harlan Hatcher took office as president of the University of Michigan.
1952: University Buys Land for North Campus
In 1952, the University of Michigan bought approximately 800 acres (3.2 km²) of farmland to build the North Campus independently from the city.
1953: Launch of WJJX
In 1953, WJJX, a carrier current station, was launched as the University of Michigan's student-run radio station.
1955: Joseph Francis Shea earns Ph.D.
In 1955, Joseph Francis Shea, a key figure in the Apollo program, earned his Ph.D. at the University of Michigan.
1955: Founding of the University of Michigan Friars
In 1955, the University of Michigan Friars, an eight-member subset a cappella group of the University of Michigan Men's Glee Club, was founded. It is the oldest currently running a cappella group on campus.
1955: Operation of the Ford Nuclear Reactor
The University of Michigan operated the Ford Nuclear Reactor from 1933 to 1955, during which it conducted extensive research related to nuclear energy.
1957: Marshall Warren Nirenberg Receives Ph.D.
In 1957, Marshall Warren Nirenberg, famous for breaking the genetic code, received his Ph.D. in biochemistry from the University of Michigan.
1963: Introduction of Affirmative Action
In 1963, a set of admissions practices known as 'affirmative action' was introduced at the University of Michigan.
1964: Karen Uhlenbeck Bachelor's Degree
In 1964, Karen Uhlenbeck, the first woman to win the Abel Prize, received her bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan.
1964: First Teach-in Against U.S. Foreign Policy
In 1964, the nation's first "teach-in" against U.S. foreign policy in Southeast Asia was hosted by faculty at the University of Michigan.
1966: Robert Anderson's Abuse Begins
In 1966, doctor Robert Anderson began to abuse at least 950 university students, many of whom were athletes, until 2003.
1967: Opening of Crisler Center
In 1967, the Crisler Center, formerly known as the University Events Building and Crisler Arena, opened as the home venue for the men's and women's basketball teams as well as the women's gymnastics team.
1968: Michigan Football Started 40 Consecutive Winning Seasons
The University of Michigan football team started 40 consecutive winning seasons from 1968 to 2007.
1969: Founding of the Weather Underground
In 1969, a Marxist militant organization known as the Weather Underground was founded on the University of Michigan campus.
1971: Alumni Association Chapter on the Moon
In 1971, the crew of Apollo 15 placed a charter plaque for a new University of Michigan Alumni Association on the lunar surface, establishing the only alumni association with a chapter on the Moon.
1972: Excavation of Dibsi Faraj
Between 1972 and 1974, the Kelsey Museum of Archeology was involved in the excavation of the archaeological site of Dibsi Faraj in northern Syria.
1972: Inaugural Hash Bash Rally
In 1972, the annual Hash Bash rally began, evidencing growing student support for marijuana legalization at the University of Michigan.
1974: Excavation of Dibsi Faraj
Between 1972 and 1974, the Kelsey Museum of Archeology was involved in the excavation of the archaeological site of Dibsi Faraj in northern Syria.
1974: Gerald Ford uses Michigan fight song as entrance anthem
From 1974 to 1977, U.S. President Gerald Ford had the Michigan fight song played by the United States Marine Band as his entrance anthem during his term as president, in preference over "Hail to the Chief".
1975: Michigan Football Started Consecutive Bowl Game Appearances
The University of Michigan football team started consecutive bowl game appearances from 1975 to 2007.
1976: Gerald Ford Presidential Nomination
In 1976, Gerald Ford, an alumnus of the University of Michigan, was the Republican Party's nominee for president of the United States.
1977: Gerald Ford used Michigan fight song as entrance anthem
From 1974 to 1977, U.S. President Gerald Ford had the Michigan fight song played by the United States Marine Band as his entrance anthem during his term as president, in preference over "Hail to the Chief".
1980: Shapiro's Presidency Begins
In 1980, Harold Tafler Shapiro's presidency began at the University of Michigan, amidst campus unrest.
1980: Chemical Laboratory Shutdown
In 1980, the Chemical Laboratory, built in 1856, ceased operations.
1985: Attempted murder by Theodore Kaczynski
In 1985, Theodore Kaczynski attempted to murder professor James V. McConnell and research assistant Nicklaus Suino.
1989: Men's basketball team wins national championship
In 1989, the men's basketball team at the University of Michigan won the national championship. They play at the Crisler Center and have appeared in five Final Fours.
1990: Digitized Journal Pages
The JSTOR database, which contains about 750,000 digitized pages from the entire pre-1990 backfile of ten journals of history and economics, was originally housed at the University of Michigan.
1991: Desmond Howard Won the Heisman Trophy
Desmond Howard won the Heisman Trophy in 1991.
1992: Vacated Final Four appearance
In 1992, the men's basketball team voluntarily vacated their Final Four appearance due to illicit payments to players.
1993: Alfonso Bustamante Becomes Prime Minister of Peru
In 1993, Alfonso Bustamante, a Michigan alumnus, became the Prime Minister of Peru, serving until 1994.
1993: Director's Cup Standings
In 1993, the University of Michigan started its run of being in the top 10 of the Directors' Cup standings in 21 of the award's 29 seasons between 1993–2021 and has placed in the top six in nine of the last 10 seasons.
1993: Vacated Final Four appearance and season victories
In 1993, the men's basketball team voluntarily vacated their Final Four appearance and victories from the 1992-1993 season, as a result of illicit payments to players.
1994: Lester Bird Becomes Prime Minister
In 1994, Lester Bird, a Michigan alumnus, became the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, a position he held until 2004.
1995: Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to Martin Lewis Perl
In 1995, Martin Lewis Perl was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of the tau lepton, while at the University of Michigan.
1995: Construction of Phyllis Ocker Field
In 1995, the Phyllis Ocker Field was constructed, partially on the site of Regents Field, as the home venue for the university's field hockey teams.
1995: Vacated season victories
In 1995, the men's basketball team voluntarily vacated victories from the 1995-1999 seasons due to illicit payments to players.
1996: Duderstadt's Successor
In 1996, James Duderstadt was succeeded as president by Lee Bollinger.
1997: Charles Woodson Won the Heisman Trophy
Charles Woodson won the Heisman Trophy in 1997.
1997: Herizo Razafimahaleo Becomes Deputy Prime Minister of Madagascar
In 1997, Herizo Razafimahaleo, a Michigan alumnus, became the Deputy Prime Minister of Madagascar, serving until 1998.
1998: Herizo Razafimahaleo Ends Term as Deputy Prime Minister of Madagascar
In 1998, Herizo Razafimahaleo, a Michigan alumnus, ended his term as the Deputy Prime Minister of Madagascar, a position he held since 1997.
1998: State of Michigan Poll on Student Regent Position
In 1998, a poll by the State of Michigan concluded that a majority of voters would approve adding a student regent position to the Board of Regents if put to a vote.
1999: Vacated season victories
In 1999, the men's basketball team voluntarily vacated victories from the 1995-1999 seasons because of illicit payments to players.
2000: Nick Waun Runs for Board of Regents
In 2000, student Nick Waun ran for the Board of Regents on the statewide ballot as a third-party nominee, though he was not successful.
2002: Coleman Elected First Female President
In 2002, Mary Sue Coleman was elected as the first female president of the University of Michigan.
2002: Students Run for Board of Regents
In 2002, students Scott Trudeau, Matt Petering, and Susan Fawcett ran for the Board of Regents on the statewide ballot as third-party nominees, though none were successful.
2002: Compulsive Lyres Win ICCA Title
In 2002, the Compulsive Lyres became the first and only group from Michigan to claim an ICCA title at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella in New York City.
2003: Robert Anderson's Abuse Ends
In 2003, doctor Robert Anderson's abuse of at least 950 university students, many of whom were athletes, came to an end after it began in 1966.
2003: Supreme Court Cases on Affirmative Action
In 2003, the U.S. Supreme Court heard two cases regarding the university's affirmative action admissions: Grutter v. Bollinger and Gratz v. Bollinger.
2003: Affirmative Action Lawsuits Reach Supreme Court
In 2003, two lawsuits involving the University of Michigan's affirmative action admissions policy, Grutter v. Bollinger and Gratz v. Bollinger, reached the U.S. Supreme Court. The court found that race may be considered in university admissions but ruled against a point system.
2004: End of Lester Bird's Prime Ministership
In 2004, Lester Bird, a Michigan alumnus, ended his tenure as the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, a position he held since 1994.
2004: Stephen M. Ross Contribution
In 2004, Stephen M. Ross made a $100 million contribution to the University of Michigan.
2005: UM-SJTU Joint Institute Operation
Beginning in 2005, the University of Michigan operated the UM-SJTU Joint Institute with Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
2005: American National Election Studies partnered with Stanford University
In 2005, the American National Election Studies, established with a National Science Foundation grant in 1977, partnered with Stanford University.
November 2006: Michigan Voters Ban Affirmative Action
In November 2006, Michigan voters passed Proposal 2, banning most affirmative action in university admissions. U-M and other organizations were granted a stay to allow time for proponents of affirmative action to decide legal and constitutional options.
2006: Sports Illustrated Praises U-M Golf Course
In 2006, Sports Illustrated magazine recognized the University of Michigan Golf Course as having one of "the best holes ever designed by Augusta National architect Alister MacKenzie."
2007: Michigan Football Ended 40 Consecutive Winning Seasons
The University of Michigan football team ended 40 consecutive winning seasons in 2007, after starting in 1968.
2008: Recommendation for Privatization
In 2008, a legislative panel recommended converting the University of Michigan to a private institution.
November 1, 2009: Kelsey Museum Re-opening
The Kelsey Museum re-opened November 1, 2009, after a renovation and expansion.
2009: NACDA Director's Cup Top Five Finish
In 2009, the University of Michigan finished in the top five of the NACDA Director's Cup for the 10th time in the past 14 years. The Director's Cup ranks universities based on their success in competitive sports.
2009: Museum of Art Re-opening
The University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) re-opened in 2009 after a three-year renovation and expansion.
2011: Graduate Degrees Offered
In 2011, the Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies offered more than 180 graduate degree programs in collaboration with fourteen other schools and colleges. Nineteen graduate and professional degree programs were offered exclusively by the schools and colleges.
2012: Library Collection Size
As of 2012, the University of Michigan library system comprised nineteen individual libraries with twenty-four separate collections, totaling roughly 13.3 million volumes.
2012: Number of Student Organizations
By 2012, the University of Michigan had 1,438 student organizations.
2012: Graduate and Professional Degrees Conferred
In 2012, the University of Michigan conferred 4,951 graduate degrees and 709 first professional degrees.
2012: Olympic games participation
Through the 2012 Summer Olympics, 275 Michigan students and coaches had participated in the Olympics, winning medals in each Summer Olympic Games except 1896, and winning gold medals in all but four Olympiads.
2013: Donations from Stephen M. Ross and Charles Munger
In 2013, Stephen M. Ross made a $200 million donation to the business school and athletic campus, and Charles Munger pledged $110 million for a graduate residence and fellowships.
April 2014: Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Affirmative Action
In April 2014, the Supreme Court ruled in Schuette v. Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action that Proposal 2, banning affirmative action, did not violate the U.S. Constitution. The admissions office stated it would attempt to achieve diversity by looking at other factors.
2014: Schlissel Succeeds Coleman
In 2014, Mark Schlissel succeeded Mary Sue Coleman as president of the University of Michigan.
2014: University Under Investigation by the Office of Civil Rights
In 2014, the University of Michigan was named one of 55 higher education institutions under investigation by the Office of Civil Rights for possible violations of federal law over the handling of sexual violence and harassment complaints.
2015: Michigan G-Men Place Third at ICCA
In 2015, the Michigan G-Men placed third at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella competition.
2016: Ben Carson Republican Presidential Candidacy
In 2016, Ben Carson, an alumnus of the University of Michigan, ran as a Republican candidate for president of the United States.
2017: Median Family Income of Students
According to a 2017 report by the New York Times, the median family income of a student at Michigan was $154,000, with 66% of students coming from families within the top 20% in terms of income.
2017: Amazin' Blue Places Fourth at ICCA
In 2017, Amazin' Blue placed fourth at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella finals in New York City.
2017: Kim Dong-yeon Becomes Deputy Prime Minister of South Korea
In 2017, Kim Dong-yeon, a Michigan alumnus, became the Deputy Prime Minister of South Korea, serving until 2018.
2018: Pulitzer Prize Winners Ranking
As of 2018, the University of Michigan ranks fifth among all universities whose alumni have won Pulitzer Prizes.
2018: Kim Dong-yeon Ends Term as Deputy Prime Minister of South Korea
In 2018, Kim Dong-yeon, a Michigan alumnus, ended his term as the Deputy Prime Minister of South Korea, a position he held since 2017.
2019: University of Michigan Faculty Members Recognition
In 2019, the University of Michigan had 120 faculty members who were national academy members, placing it 10th among its peers in this metric.
2020: Student Body Voting Intentions
In 2020, a poll indicated that 96% of the University of Michigan student body intended to vote in the presidential election.
2020: Computer and Information Science Cohort Size
In 2020, the University of Michigan's computer and information science program had over 950 students in its cohort.
2021: Jordan B. Acker Chairs Board of Regents
As of 2021, Jordan B. Acker is the chair of the Board of Regents.
2021: Olympic medal count
As of 2021, Michigan students and alumni have won 155 Olympic medals, with more than 250 athletes or coaches participating in Olympic events.
2021: Top 10 Finish in Director's Cup Standings
As of 2021, the University of Michigan has finished in the top 10 of the Directors' Cup standings in 21 of the award's 29 seasons between 1993–2021 and has placed in the top six in nine of the last 10 seasons.
2021: Governors and Lieutenant Governors
As of 2021, the University of Michigan has matriculated 63 U.S. governors or lieutenant governors, including former Governor of Michigan Rick Snyder, first female lieutenant governor of Missouri Harriett Woods, and former Governor of California Culbert Olson.
2021: Median Annual Income in 2021
In 2021 the U.S. real median personal income was $40,460. Five years after graduation, federally aided bachelor's graduates from the computer and information science program at University of Michigan had a median annual income of $153,297.
2021: Report Released on Sexual Assault Allegations Against Robert Anderson
In 2021, the University of Michigan attracted national attention when a report commissioned by the university detailed an investigation into sexual assault allegations against doctor Robert Anderson, who reportedly abused at least 950 university students from 1966 to 2003.
2021: Research Expenditures Ranking
In 2021, the University of Michigan ranked third among American universities in research expenditures, according to the National Science Foundation.
2021: Michigan Receives Over 83,000 Applications
In 2021, the University of Michigan received over 83,000 applications for a place in the 2021–22 freshman class, making it one of the most applied-to universities in the United States.
2021: Popular Undergraduate Majors
In 2021, the most popular undergraduate majors at the University of Michigan were computer and information sciences (874 graduates), business administration and management (610 graduates), economics (542 graduates), behavioral neuroscience (319 graduates), mechanical engineering (316 graduates), and experimental psychology (312 graduates).
2021: University Has Largest Number of Students
Since the fall of 2021, the University of Michigan has had the largest number of students in the state, surpassing Michigan State University's former enrollment leadership.
May 2022: Laurie McCauley Appointed Provost
In May 2022, Laurie McCauley began serving as the 17th and current provost of the university.
August 31, 2022: Five-Year Graduation Rate
As of August 31, 2022, 10.2% of first-time freshmen who enrolled at the University of Michigan in fall 2017 had graduated in more than four years but in five years or less.
2022: Undergraduate Student Residency Statistics
As of 2022, 52% of undergraduate students were Michigan residents, while 43% came from other states; the remainder of the undergraduate student body was composed of international students.
2022: Ambassadors Matriculated
As of 2022, Michigan has matriculated 64 Ambassadors who served as Ambassador in more than 72 countries.
2022: Admissions Criteria
As of 2022, The University of Michigan ranks character/personal qualities and whether the applicant is a first-generation university applicant as 'important' in making first-time, first-year admission decisions, while ranking extracurricular activities, talent/ability, geographical residence, state residency, volunteer work, work experience and level of applicant's interest as 'considered'.
2022: Pell Grant Recipients
As of 2022, approximately 23% of in-state undergraduate students and 14% of out-of-state students received a Pell Grant at the University of Michigan.
2022: University's Operating Budget
As of the fiscal year 2022–23, the University of Michigan's operating budget has four major sources of funding.
2022: Olympic Games Medals Count
By 2022, athletes from the University of Michigan had earned a total of 185 medals at the Olympic Games, including 86 gold medals.
2022: David DePape targets Gayle Rubin
In 2022, David DePape, the man convicted of attacking Paul Pelosi, targeted Gayle Rubin, an associate professor at the University of Michigan, testifying he hoped to use the Pelosis to get to Rubin.
2022: Schlissel's Firing
In 2022, Mark Schlissel was fired as president of the University of Michigan.
2022: Michigan Ross Business School Ranking
In 2022, Michigan Ross ranked 11th among all business schools in the United States according to Poets & Quants, with its MBA graduates earning an average starting base salary of $165,000 and an average sign-on bonus of $30,000.
2022: Median Annual Income Comparison
In 2022, a median annual income of $83,648 five years after graduation exceeded the midpoint for 4-year schools of $53,617 and the U.S. real median personal income of $40,460 for the year 2021.
2022: Earnings Potential of First Professional Degrees
In 2022, law topped the list of most valuable first professional degrees offered by the University of Michigan when ranked by earnings potential, with its federally aided students earning a median salary of $197,273 five years after graduation.
2022: High Earning Bachelor's Degree Programs
In 2022, several bachelor's degree programs at the University of Michigan, including business administration ($140,827), economics ($108,627), mathematics ($107,395), and statistics ($105,494), had federally aided students earning median salaries exceeding $100,000 five years after graduation.
2022: Law School's Endowment Ranking
In 2022, the University of Michigan law school's endowment, totaling over $500 million, was ranked as the eighth wealthiest law school in the nation.
2022: University of Michigan's Presence in the Nature Index
In 2022, the University of Michigan ranked 6th nationally and 23rd globally among research institutions in the Nature Index, with a share of 365.97 and a count of 1199.
2022: State of Michigan Spending on the University
In the fiscal year 2022–23, the State of Michigan spent $333 million on the university, which represents 3.03% of its total operating revenues of $11 billion.
August 31, 2023: Six-Year Graduation Rate
As of August 31, 2023, 1.1% of first-time freshmen who enrolled at the University of Michigan in fall 2017 had graduated in more than five years but in six years or less.
October 2023: Undergraduate Student Racial Composition
As of October 2023, 53% of undergraduate students self-identified as White, 17% as Asian, 7% as Hispanic, 4% as Black, 5% as belonging to two or more races, and 5% as having an unknown racial composition.
November 2023: Total Student Body Citizenship Statistics
As of November 2023, of the total student body, 43,253 (83.1%) were U.S. citizens or permanent residents and 8,812 (16.9%) were international students.
2023: SAT and ACT Scores
As of 2023, of the 52% of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores; the middle 50 percent Composite scores were 1350–1530. Of the 18% of the incoming freshman class who submitted ACT scores; the middle 50 percent Composite score was between 31 and 34.
2023: University's Endowment Ranking
As of 2023, the University of Michigan's endowment, valued at $17.9 billion, ranks as the tenth largest among all universities in the country.
2023: Fall 2023 Enrollment Statistics
As of fall 2023, the Ann Arbor campus had 52,065 students enrolled: 33,730 undergraduate students and 18,335 graduate students, and the total number of employees reached 53,831.
2023: Potential Departure from Big Ten Conference
In 2023, during the NCAA's investigation into sign-stealing allegations against the football team's staff members, the University of Michigan's board of regents considered the possibility of leaving the Big Ten conference due to dissatisfaction with the conference's handling of the investigation.
2023: Doctoral Program Admission Selectivity
In 2023, several doctoral programs at the University of Michigan demonstrated highly competitive admission rates. Business Administration admitted 5.2% of applicants, Sociology admitted 5.01%, and Psychology had a selectivity rate of 4.1%. Philosophy, Public Policy & Economics, Political Science, and Robotics were other traditionally competitive fields.
2023: Research Budget
In 2023, the University of Michigan managed the fourth-largest research budget of any university in the United States, with total R&D expenditures of $1.925 billion.
2023: University of Michigan's Ranking by Academic Performance
In 2023, the University of Michigan was ranked 16th globally by the University Ranking by Academic Performance.
2023: Academic Ranking of World Universities
In 2023, the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor was ranked 26th among world universities by the Academic Ranking of World Universities.
2023: Unexpected Surge in Student Enrollment
In the 2023 academic year, the University of Michigan experienced an unexpected surge in student enrollment, admitting more students than it could support.
2023: Michigan Football Ranks First in Total Wins
The Michigan football program ranks first in NCAA history in total wins with 1,004 through the end of the 2023 season.
May 2024: Fortune 1000 Executives with MBAs
As of May 2024, about 2.8% of all Fortune 1000 executives with MBAs are alumni from Michigan Ross, ranking it as the 6th highest among all business schools in the United States.
June 2024: Median Annual Income of Graduates
As of June 2024, the U.S. Department of Education reports that federally aided students who attended University of Michigan-Ann Arbor had a median annual income of $83,648 five years after graduation.
2024: Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies Admissions
For the 2024 admission year, the Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies received 21,554 applications for admission into its doctoral programs, extended offers of admission to 2,586 applicants, and had 1,102 offers accepted.
2024: Larry Elder Republican Presidential Candidacy
In 2024, Larry Elder, an alumnus of the University of Michigan, ran as a Republican candidate for president of the United States.
2024: Endowed Professorship by Li Ka Shing Foundation
In 2024, the Hong Kong-based Li Ka Shing Foundation endowed a professorship at the university to support research in biomedical engineering.
2024: Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities
In 2024, the Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities ranked the University of Michigan 13th worldwide.
2024: Collaboration with Los Alamos National Laboratory
In 2024, the University of Michigan began collaborating with Los Alamos National Laboratory on high-performance computing and AI research.
2024: Michigan Won the 2024 National Championship Game
The Michigan Wolverines most recently won the 2024 National Championship Game.
May 8, 2025: Domenico Grasso Appointed Interim President
On May 8, 2025, Domenico Grasso was named as the university’s interim president following the resignation of Santa Ono. Grasso will lead the university during the search for the next president.
2025: Michigan Made History with First-Round Draft Picks
In 2025, the University of Michigan made history by becoming the first institution in intercollegiate sports to have first-round draft picks in all five major professional sports leagues (NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and MLS) within the same year.
2025: University of Michigan withdraws from partnership
In 2025, the University of Michigan withdrew from the UM-SJTU Joint Institute partnership with Shanghai Jiao Tong University due to national security concerns.
2025: QS World University Rankings
In the 2025 QS World University Rankings, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor was ranked 44th in the world, its lowest position in 10 years, with an overall score of 79.
June 30, 2027: Laurie McCauley to Serve Full Term as Provost
Laurie McCauley, the 17th and current provost of the university, was recommended by former president Santa Ono to serve a full term through June 30, 2027.
2027: Students Choose to Attend Michigan
Of those students accepted to Michigan's Class of 2027, 7,050 chose to attend.
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