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Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1185
Getting Started
This research guide is designed to provide quick links to some of the commonly sought sources of current University of Michigan information as well as to selected significant historical publications.
For in-depth and expert assistance on any aspect of the University's history, contact the staff at the Bentley Historical Library. The Bentley Historical Library houses the official archives of the University of Michigan as well as materials related to the history of the state. The materials held in this library can be found via our Library Catalog Search but the Bentley's selection of catalogs and databases, including finding aids and guides, is a good place to browse.
History
The following resources are useful for locating historical information about the University of Michigan.
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History of U-MA history site that leads to stories, exhibits, videos, etc. about the university. Features include: oral histories; timelines and histories from schools, colleges and institutes; digital exhibits; performances and artistic interpretations; and symposia and lectures. Sponsored by the Bentley Historical Library.
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History of the University of Michigan-DearbornA visual timeline summary of the U-M Dearborn campus history.
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History of U-M FlintShort history about the U-M Flint campus, "Six Decades of Excellence."
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The Michigan Daily Digital ArchivesAs a student-run organization, both financially and editorially independent from the University of Michigan make The Michigan Daily one of the most important university-based newspapers in American history. This archive contains not only the record of day-to-day life and opinions of students, faculty, staff, and alumni for 125 years, but also an unparalleled window into the social and political history of 20th-century America.
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University of Michigan, an Encyclopedic SurveyA rich and particularly detailed source for the history of the university from its origins in Detroit in 1817, through the first century of its operation in Ann Arbor with updates extending the history through 1975.
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The MichiganensianThe yearbook of the University of Michigan. Digitized copies are available through the HathiTrust Digital Library. The Medical School's yearbook is named Aequanimitas.
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Notable AlumniCompiled by the Alumni Association, a "Who’s Who" list of University of Michigan alumni who have made significant contributions or who have very notable achievements. NOTE: Bentley Historical Library keeps the University of Michigan Alumni Files Index, a database of brief information on alumni and former students who attended U-M and who died prior to 1965.
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U-M Athletic Department Michigan TraditionsFacts, lists, athletics history, honors and awards, not to mention the words to "Hail to the Victors!"
Facts & Numbers
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2024 Annual ReportFrom the Office of the President, highlighting leadership messages, initiatives, and major projects.
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Campus StatisticsFrom the Office of Budget & Planning, including institutional data, diversity data, and budget summaries.
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Division of Public Safety & Security Crime & Safety DataCampus crime and safety data reported by DPSS.
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Facts & FiguresInfographic-like presentation of key campus data.
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Faculty and Staff Salary RecordReleased by University Human Resources, the official employee salary list. Available in print back to 1997, and online from 2011 to present.
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The Michigan AlmanacThe go-to website for data about the U-M Ann Arbor campus. Includes sections on student
admissions and enrollment, costs of attendance, student achievement, faculty and staff statistics, diversity indicators for all parts of the campus community, teaching and learning activities, research and technology transfer, budget, development, space, sustainability, and academic rankings. Note: The Office of the Registrar also provides some interactive enrollment data, via Tableau.
Governance
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University of Michigan, Proceedings of the Board of RegentsThese are the permanent historical records of actions taken by the University of Michigan Board of Regents.
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Faculty SenateAdministrative home page for Faculty Senate, Senate Assembly, and SACUA, all branches of faculty governance.
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Office of the PresidentEverything related to this leadership office, including a list of past presidents.
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Office of the ProvostThe office responsible for academic and budgetary affairs.
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University Budget Book"Grey Book" budget data (budget book) and university financial information, from the Office of Budget & Planning.
Events & News
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Happening @ Michigan (calendar)U-M Student Life listing of campus events, including lectures, sporting events, lectures, presentations, receptions, meetings. etc.
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The Michigan DailyThe student-run Ann Arbor campus newspaper. First issue published on Sept. 29, 1890. Digital images of print editions can be viewed on this site.
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Michigan NewsLinks to U-M media (newspapers, radio stations, press releases etc.)
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Michigan TodayFrom the Office of the VP for Communications, aimed at alumni and friends.
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U-M Dearborn NewsDearborn campus news for the public.
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U-M Flint News & HappeningsFlint campus news and events for the public.
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University RecordNews for faculty and staff on the Ann Arbor campus.
Research
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Deep Blue RepositoriesA largely public repository of an increasing body of the artistic and intellectual work of University of Michigan's faculty, staff, and student scholars. Among the collections are published works (access to some of which may be restricted to the U-M community) as well as dissertations, master's and honors theses.
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Michigan ExpertsA searchable database of research expertise across selected disciplines at the University of Michigan.
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Michigan ResearchPublished by the U-M Office of Research, a monthly newsletter that summarizes key research news and trends from across campus. See also the Annual Report on Research.
Images
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Bentley Historical Library: Bentley Image BankIncludes over 25,000 digital images scanned from the Bentley Historical Library’s diverse collections of original photographs, maps, paintings, and other documents illustrating the history of the University of Michigan, the city of Ann Arbor, and the State of Michigan.
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Michigan Daily Alumni PhotographersA collaborative effort of the University of Michigan Board of Student Publications, The Michigan Daily and Bentley Historical Library to preserve and promote the rich photographic heritage of The Michigan Daily. Provides documentation of the campus, the community, and the wider world and demonstrates the technical skills and aesthetic vision the photographers brought to their assignments.
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Michigan Photography (Stock Photography)Hundreds of images of all aspects of university life are available for purchase, from the VP for Communications office.
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University of Michigan Social MediaFrom the Office of Communication, the official site for university-wide social accounts, as well as college, school and program presences.
Miscellaneous
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Academic CalendarFrom the Registrar's Office, with registration deadlines, and professional school calendars.
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Campus LifeCampus-related information provided by Campus Life student information assistants.
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Careers @ MichiganJob postings.
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Maize Pages: Student OrganizationsIncludes news, events and organization descriptions on the Ann Arbor campus.
Last Updated: Nov 25, 2025 8:22 AM
Subjects: General Information Sources