University of Michigan

The University of Michigan (U-M) is a public research university established in 1817 in Detroit, making it the oldest university in Michigan. It relocated to Ann Arbor in 1837 and has developed into a leading research institution with branch campuses in Dearborn and Flint. U-M began offering postsecondary education in 1841 and has a rich history of academic expansion, including the admission of women in 1870 and the first African American student in 1853. U-M provides a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across various schools and colleges. Its academic structure includes notable developments such as the College of Engineering and the Medical School. The university emphasizes research and maintains strong ties with industry, exemplified by cooperative programs with companies like Ford Motor Company. The main campus in Ann Arbor features historic sites and facilities that reflect its long-standing commitment to education and community engagement.