University Of Michigan Fun Facts
The University of Michigan is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in America. It has a rich history and attracts students from all over the world. In this blog post I’ll be sharing some facts about the UMich that you didn’t know!
Michigan is the only public research university to have been founded as a result of an act of Congress.
Do you know what it takes to be the only public research university in the United States to have been founded as a result of an act of Congress? Well, for one thing, you have to be located in Michigan. And for another thing, it helps if you’re called “The University of Michigan.”
When the state was admitted into the Union on January 26th 1837 after having been part of Upper Canada since 1796 (that’s right—Michigan was originally British territory), they needed their own flagship educational institution that could serve as a beacon for progress and enlightenment within their new boundaries. Unfortunately none existed at that time so they had to go through some serious work convincing Congress that opening up one would benefit everyone involved in this whole territorial-jurisdiction thingie. Finally after years of hard work convincing lawmakers that creating said university would be good news all around (because obviously), they got what they wanted: The University Of Michigan opened its doors on May 14th 1841 with just three students attending classes at first; but by 1850 there were over five hundred students enrolled across ten departments offering degrees from bachelor’s alllllllllll th way down through PhDs!
Ann Arbor was named by the first settlers after their wives – Mary and Ann Allen, and Mary and Ann Rumsey.
Ann Arbor was named by the first settlers after their wives – Mary and Ann Allen, and Mary and Ann Rumsey.
Mary Ann Rumsey, the wife of Judge John Rumsey, was the daughter of Judge Benjamin Rumsey.
The University of Michigan Museum of Art houses more than 17,000 works, including pieces by Picasso, Warhol, Monet, and Van Gogh.
Located on North Campus, the University of Michigan Museum of Art houses more than 17,000 works, including pieces by Picasso, Warhol, Monet and Van Gogh. The museum also offers a number of free events throughout the year including tours and concerts.
If you’re looking for something to do while visiting Ann Arbor that’s a little more lighthearted than hitting up bars and restaurants (we understand), then make sure to check out some of these great museums:
Michigan Stadium holds the NCAA football attendance record at 109,901 fans.
Michigan Stadium, which was built in 1927, holds the NCAA football attendance record at 109,901 fans. The record was set on September 12, 2010 during a game between Michigan and Notre Dame. The Wolverines won 42-31 over their rival Fighting Irish that day.
Michigan has one of the oldest and largest colleges of engineering in the country with over 11,000 students enrolled.
As one of the oldest and largest colleges of engineering in the country, the College of Engineering has a rich history. The college has over 11,000 students enrolled, along with over 160 faculty members and 80 research centers. Its student organizations include:
- Aerospace Club
- Aerospace Society
- American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Club
- Association for Women in Science (AWIS) Committee on Diversity Scholarships
The official color is Maize. The official nickname is “Wolverines”.
- The official color of the University of Michigan is maize.
- The nickname for the university—Wolverines—was chosen in 1914 to honor the Michigan Agricultural College football team.
The University of Michigan was one of the first universities in America to offer a study abroad program.
The first study abroad program was started in 1859. It was discontinued in 1869, but then resumed in 1873 only to be discontinued yet again in 1894. The program was revived again in 1909 and has remained active since that time.
Albert Einstein spoke at Hill Auditorium on May 10th, 1923. He was introduced by Thomas Edison.
Thomas Edison was a famous inventor, and Albert Einstein was a famous scientist. On May 10th, 1923, Albert Einstein spoke at Hill Auditorium. Thomas Edison introduced him. The speech was recorded for posterity by the University of Michigan School of Music as part of its collection of recordings from the early 20th century.[1]
In 1817, the University of Michigan was founded – before Michigan even became a state (1837).
You may have heard that Michigan became a state in 1837, but did you know that the University of Michigan was founded before that? In fact, it was founded in 1817 – twenty years before the State of Michigan was even an idea.
From 1865 until 1870 Ann Arbor was the capital of Michigan.
From 1865 until 1870 Ann Arbor was the capital of Michigan. There was a proposal to move the capital to Lansing in 1869, but the legislature voted to keep Ann Arbor as the capital.
UMich has some very interesting history
The University of Michigan was founded in 1817, long before the state would become an official state in 1837. It was also one of the first universities in America to offer a study abroad program (in 1865) and it served as Michigan’s capital for two years from 1865-1870.
The University of Michigan is a very special institution, and we hope you enjoyed learning some of its history!