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  1. historyofum.umich.edu › why-1817-mattersWhy 1817 Matters - The History of the University of Michigan

    But for many decades, 1837 was considered the University’s founding year – especially in Ann Arbor, which was proud of its growing claim to fame and happy to promote itself as the University’s one and only home. And “1837″ was placed on the University’s official seal.

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › University_of_MichiganUniversity of Michigan - Wikipedia

    Founded in 1817, it is the oldest institution of higher education in the state. The University of Michigan is one of the earliest American research universities and is a founding member of the Association of American Universities.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › History_of_the_UniversityHistory of the University of Michigan - Wikipedia

    The history of the University of Michigan began with its establishment on August 26, 1817 as the Catholepistemiad or University of Michigania. The Catholepistemiad (1817–1821) Shortly after the Territory of Michigan was formed in 1805, several of its leading citizens recognized the need for a structured education.

  4. campusinfo.umich.edu › article › historyHistory | Campus Information - University of Michigan

    In 1841, the University was ready to open its Ann Arbor doors to seven students served by two faculty members. By 1865, only a short 24 years later, the University of Michigan with 1,145 students had the largest university enrollment of any college.

  5. www.britannica.com › topic › University-of-MichiganUniversity of Michigan | Big Ten, Research, Education

    4 days ago · University of Michigan, state university of Michigan, located in Ann Arbor. It originated as a preparatory school in Detroit in 1817 and moved to its present site in 1837. It began to offer postsecondary instruction in 1841 and developed into one of the leading research universities of the world.

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    The History of U-M site is managed by the Bentley Historical Library. © 2024 Regents of the University of Michigan. Land Acknowledgment Statement. A gateway to the resources across U-M and continues to develop.

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    History of U-M in Detroit. The Catholepoistemiad, the school that became the University of Michigan, was created in Detroit in 1817. Since 1805, Father Gabriel Richard had been trying to organize primary education within the Territory of Michigan.