1. The Bermudas ban

    In the spring of 1954, Bermuda shorts raised a three-way ruckus between women, men, and, of course, the dean of women.

  2. Extraordinary alumni honored

    U-M celebrates distinguished graduates of 20 years or fewer as part of 2017 Spring Commencement.

  3. Getting better all the time

    In 1967, Ann Arbor was abuzz over an album fans knew would change the world. So what do they think today?

  4. Kennedy vs. the hawks

    As the centennial of John F. Kennedy’s birth approaches, JFK scholar James G. Blight revisits the Cuban missile crisis and shows how Kennedy’s aversion to experts helped keep us out of war.

  5. Revenge of the dorks

    Self-proclaimed dorks Erin and Nikki Russell were bullied as kids; now the talented sisters (and their mother) are getting due payback, thanks to a mega-successful book series.

  6. Vine by design

    One LSA alum has launched a unique California company that pairs iconic winemakers with graphic artists — and yes, they’re totally fine if you pick up a bottle based on the label.

  7. Episode 13: Iconic restaurants of Ann Arbor, featuring Gail Offen

    Author Gail Offen, BGS ’78, takes foodies on a tasty trip through A2 past and present, from the Del Rio to Pizza Bob’s, from Drake’s to Le Dog. Listen in — if you can hear the story over your grumbling tummy.

  8. Feminine ideal

    “Belle, Scholar, Athlete.” In the 1930s, a portrait in the Michigan League honored student Marian Van Tuyl as the epitome of young womanhood.

  9. An uncommon education: Ep 3

    Celebrate U-M’s musical legacy in ‘An Ear for Excellence,’ the latest installment in Detroit Public Television’s series about U-M history.