Michigan's Story: The History of Race at U-M

Our Stories

The story of race at the University of Michigan (U-M) is perhaps as old as the institution itself.  In fact..

Origins of U-M

The University of Michigan began with a gift of land by the Native American people. In 1817, the Ojibwe, Odawa,..

Ann Arbor and Race

With a liberal political climate, Ann Arbor has historically embraced diversity. Early settlers traded comfortably with Native Americans who came..

Diversity in Student Life

Students of color began attending the University almost since the establishment of  the Ann Arbor campus, but relevant records are..

Student Background

The richness of the campus experience is reflected in the widely varied origins and daily lives of students of all..

Studies in Diversity

Scholarly assessment and research in the broad range of cultural studies is demonstrated by many leading centers, departments, and institutes..

Diversity in Faculty

Faculty of color at the University have come from a broad range of scholarly specialties – medicine, music, political science,..

After U-M

Since its very founding, the University of Michigan has been distinguished by the notable accomplishments of its current students and..

About this Exhibit

The original exhibit was researched and edited by members of the Library MLK Day Committee:  Kati Bauer, Trey Boynton (University Housing),..