The order that launched the Revolutionary War, 250 years later

The ‘shot heard ’round the world’ can be traced to one manuscript containing the orders for the Concord Expedition on April 18, 1775. The quill-to-paper draft orders, penned by British Army officer Thomas Gage, sparked the Battle at Lexington and Concord the following day. U-M’s Clements Library holds the document.
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Meechigan man
Beloved Wolverines football announcer Bob Ufer, ’43, is the subject of a new documentary by filmmaker Dan Chace, BA ’83.
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Straits of Mackinac at risk?
More than 700 miles of shoreline in lakes Huron and Michigan are potentially vulnerable to oil spills if the pipeline beneath the Straits of Mackinac ruptures.
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Google, U-M partner to battle Flint crisis
New smartphone app and digital tools will help manage, navigate Flint water crisis.
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Hacking into homes
Cybersecurity researchers find alarming “smart home” flaws in popular systems that boast automated and remote features.
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The women of Henderson House
The smallest of all U-M housing units is a vibrant model of the University’s diversity ideal.
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Make it work
StyleWatch publisher Stephanie Sladkus, BA ’93, reworks the print-meets-digital model for today’s “smart” consumer. Get ready to lean in — and lean back.
Columns
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President's Message
Reaffirming our focus on student access and opportunity
U-M seeks to ensure every student will rise, achieve, and fulfill their dreams. -
Editor's Blog
Peace out
It's a mad, mad, mad, mad world out there. -
Climate Blue
Keeping our focus on climate
As federal support for climate science wanes, Ricky Rood remains hopeful. -
Health Yourself
Are you an ‘ager’ or a ‘youther’?
Why do some people appear younger or older than people born in the same year?
Listen & Subscribe
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MGo Blue podcasts
Explore the Michigan Athletics series "In the Trenches," "On the Block," and "Conqu'ring Heroes." -
Michigan Ross Podcasts
Check out the series "Business and Society," "Business Beyond Usual," "Working for the Weekend," and "Down to Business." -
Michigan Medicine Podcasts
Hear audio series, news, and stories about the future of health care.
Creativity and connection across prison walls
One of the world’s largest and longest-running exhibitions of incarcerated artists is back with new programming designed to foster connection and deepen public understanding of incarceration in Michigan. The 29th annual Exhibition of Artists in Michigan Prisons, curated by U-M’s Prison Creative Arts Project, showcases 772 artworks by 538 artists incarcerated in 26 state prisons. The Duderstadt Center Gallery on U-M’s North Campus is presenting the artwork through April 1.