Spring has sprung—sort of—on the University of Michigan campus. Enjoy these scenes from a busy season that saw a parade of national champions, conferral of the 1 millionth U-M degree, and anticipation for the next big bloom of peonies at Nichols Arboretum.

The Wolverines' victory in the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship is the second in program history, with the 2025-26 team joining the 1988-89 squad. Dusty May's impressive team earned their program-record 37th win in the process, which also ties the Big Ten record for most wins in a season and delivered the conference its first national title since 2000. Don't miss the victory parade, starting at 10 a.m. Saturday. (Captions sourced from mgoblue.com and MGoBlueTV. All images are by Michigan Photography. Relive the journey at "How We Got Here" from Michigan Athletics.)

In 2026, going viral refers to a piece of content spreading rapidly across the internet and developing into a widespread sensation. In early 1776, Thomas Paine's "Common Sense: Addressed to the Inhabitants of America" did just that, no wi-fi required. Historians generally agree that Paine's pamphlet was reprinted more than any other title in colonial America. The William L. Clements Library, which holds 58 editions of the viral pamphlet, presents the student-curated exhibit "Revolutionary Paine" through May. (Click any image to enlarge. All images are courtesy of the Clements Library.)

Stained-glass windows tend to depict pious personalities and religious themes. But some of the windows at Michigan Law put a twist on that tradition, featuring humorous scenarios that blend art and the law. Next time you walk through Hutchins  Hall, keep an eye out for such stained-glass crime scenes as forgery, larceny, and malicious mischief. Not a saint to be found! View more windows at Michigan Law's Scholarship Repository. (Content courtesy of Dustin Johnston at Michigan Law.)

Early on a cloudless November morning, curious onlookers gathered near the intersection of Division and Jefferson streets to witness a poignant moment in U-M history. Bundled against the cold, they watched skilled crews lift a shaggy student residence off its original foundation, haul it a few blocks through Ann Arbor, and plant it in a new location. One trio of observers who'd advocated to save the structure paid especially close attention to the move: U-M retirees John Godfrey and Ken Fischer, and O'Neal Construction founder Joe O'Neal. The house had been home to World War II hero Raoul Wallenberg, BA '35, credited with saving thousands of Jews from the Holocaust. (Photos by Dieu-Nalio Chery, Michigan Photography.)

With the development of color printing processes and new ideas about childhood and education, the 19th century made it possible and profitable to mass-produce games and toys with a focus on practical skills, moral lessons, and entertainment. The William L. Clements Library is highlighting familiar and unique toys and board games from throughout American history in their new interactive exhibit, “For All Ages.” Enjoy these vintage images, and see the exhibit in person through Dec. 23. The next time you sit down for game night, take a moment to reflect on the long tradition of games in America. (All images courtesy of U-M's Clements Library.)

The skyline on U-M's Ann Arbor campus continues to evolve as construction progresses on the sprawling Central Campus Residential Development. As the first residential facility built specifically for first-year students since 1963, the complex includes five residential buildings to accommodate some 2,300 students. It also includes a dining hall that seats 900. A walk past the massive construction site is awe-inspiring. Read about the project's inception.

The University of Michigan is known worldwide for the lifelong bonds shared among its students, faculty, parents, coaches, athletes, and alumni. Ever since U-M's first president took office, Michigan’s furry friends — the canine kind — have been revered by the community. Campus dogs bring joy to sports fans, offer emotional support to hospital patients, and relieve stress for students staring down their final exams. Enjoy this tribute to some of the most memorable members of the Michigan family.

In the early 1900s, photo postcards offered an affordable and easy way to stay connected in a nation undergoing rapid change. The William L. Clements Library invites you to explore its digital database of more than 66,000 real photo postcards that illustrate an American society straddling rural, agrarian, pre-industrial life and an increase in mechanization, urbanization, and electrification. The expansive database comes from the David V. Tinder Collection of Michigan Photography.  (Click on each image to enlarge.)