Education & Society
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Time traveler
Michigan historic preservationist Janet Kreger, BA ’72, is a forward thinker. She’s protecting thousands of local treasures – for the future.
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Tangs for the memories
As a scientist in the late ’60s, Rowena Matthews, PhD ’69, redefined gender norms in the lab. And that was before she hit the airwaves.
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That's the spirit
We’ve been celebrating all year and it’s finally here: On Aug. 26, 1817, in Detroit, the University of Michigania was born.
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‘It’s about how we survive’
50-year study reveals multigenerational trends and truths about poverty, families, and American culture.
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Book burning
In 1973, student feminists burned a textbook containing ‘criminally sexist material’ written by U-M’s chair of obstetrics and gynecology.
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(Fish) farm to table
Biomedical engineer/alum creates the ‘Oasis,’ a portable mini-ecosystem ideal for people facing food insecurity.
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Straw bale house
How 22 undergrads and one fearless leader used 200 bales of straw to build U-M’s first off-the-grid structure.
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U-M, Detroit Historical Society co-produce exhibit
View historic images, rare documents, vintage film, and sports memorabilia through Oct. 8.
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Library partners with StoryCorps this fall
U-M invites community to share essence of the University’s past and present in personal stories for future generations.