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 {{:education:university_of_michigan.jpg?500|The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor}} {{:education:university_of_michigan.jpg?500|The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor}}
  
-**The University of Michigan (U-M)** is a public research university headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Founded in 1817, it is the oldest institution of higher education in Michigan and one of the most distinguished public universities in the United States.<ref name="umhistory">University of Michigan. "History of the University of Michigan." https://umich.edu</ref>+**The University of Michigan (U-M)** is a public research university headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Founded in 1817, it is the oldest institution of higher education in Michigan and one of the most distinguished public universities in the United States. [(umhistory>University of Michigan. History of the University. https://umich.edu)]
  
-Today, the University of Michigan operates campuses in Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and Flint, enrolling more than 50,000 students and offering hundreds of degree programs across numerous schools and colleges.<ref name="umfacts">University of Michigan Facts & Figures. https://umich.edu</ref>+Today, the University of Michigan operates campuses in Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and Flint, enrolling more than 50,000 students and offering hundreds of degree programs across numerous schools and colleges. It is consistently ranked among the leading public universities in the world. [(umfacts>University of Michigan Facts & Figures. https://umich.edu)]
  
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 ===== History ===== ===== History =====
  
-The University of Michigan was founded in Detroit in 1817 while Michigan was still a territory.<ref name="umhistory" />+The University of Michigan was founded in Detroit in 1817 while Michigan was still a territory. [(>umhistory)]
  
-Originally known as the **Catholepistemiad, or University of Michigania**, it predated Michigan statehood by twenty years and served as one of the earliest public institutions of higher learning in the Old Northwest.<ref name="umhistory" />+Originally known as the **Catholepistemiad, or University of Michigania**, it predated Michigan statehood by two decades. [(>umhistory)]
  
-In 1837, shortly after Michigan achieved statehood, the university relocated to Ann Arbor, where it remains today.<ref name="umhistory" />+In 1837, shortly after Michigan became a state, the university relocated to Ann Arbor, where it remains today. [(>umhistory)]
  
-Classes began in Ann Arbor in 1841, and the university awarded its first degrees in 1845.<ref name="umhistory" />+Classes began in Ann Arbor in 1841, and the institution awarded its first degrees in 1845. [(>umhistory)]
  
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 ===== Growth & Development ===== ===== Growth & Development =====
  
-During the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the university expanded rapidly and emerged as a leading American research institution.+Throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the university expanded rapidly and emerged as one of America's leading public research institutions.
  
-Notable developments included:+Major milestones included:
  
 * Admission of women beginning in 1870 * Admission of women beginning in 1870
 * Expansion of professional schools * Expansion of professional schools
-* Growth of medical and scientific research +* Growth of scientific research 
-* Development of nationally recognized engineering programs +* Establishment of nationally recognized medical and engineering programs 
-* Establishment as a founding member of the Association of American Universities+* Membership in the Association of American Universities
  
-These developments helped transform the university into one of the world's leading public institutions.<ref name="umhistory" />+These developments helped transform the university into a globally recognized institution. [(>umhistory)]
  
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 ===== Campuses ===== ===== Campuses =====
  
-The University of Michigan system includes:+The University of Michigan system consists of:
  
 * Ann Arbor * Ann Arbor
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 * Flint * Flint
  
-The Ann Arbor campus serves as the flagship campus and houses the majority of the university's academic, research, and athletic facilities.<ref name="umfacts" />+The Ann Arbor campus serves as the flagship campus and houses the majority of the university's academic, research, and athletic facilities. [(>umfacts)]
  
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 The university consists of nineteen schools and colleges. The university consists of nineteen schools and colleges.
  
-Major academic divisions include:+Major academic units include:
  
 * College of Literature, Science, and the Arts * College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
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 * Marsal Family School of Education * Marsal Family School of Education
  
-The university offers more than 280 degree programs across undergraduate, graduate, and professional disciplines.<ref name="umfacts" />+The university offers hundreds of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. [(>umfacts)]
  
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 ===== Research ===== ===== Research =====
  
-The University of Michigan is classified as an **R1 Doctoral University**, representing the highest level of research activity in the United States.<ref>Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.</ref>+The University of Michigan is classified as an R1 research institution, representing the highest level of research activity in the United States. [(carnegie>Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education)]
  
 Research strengths include: Research strengths include:
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 * Social Sciences * Social Sciences
  
-The university consistently ranks among the nation's leaders in annual research expenditures.<ref name="umfacts" />+The university consistently ranks among the nation's leaders in research expenditures. [(>umfacts)]
  
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 The university operates one of the largest academic medical systems in the United States. The university operates one of the largest academic medical systems in the United States.
  
-Its healthcare network includes:+Major facilities include:
  
 * University Hospital * University Hospital
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 * Rogel Cancer Center * Rogel Cancer Center
 * Specialized research centers * Specialized research centers
-* Regional healthcare facilities 
  
-University of Michigan Health is internationally recognized for patient care, medical education, and biomedical research.<ref>University of Michigan Health. https://www.uofmhealth.org</ref>+University of Michigan Health is internationally recognized for patient care, medical education, and biomedical research. [(umhealth>University of Michigan Health. https://www.uofmhealth.org)]
  
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 * Michigan Wolverines * Michigan Wolverines
  
-and are members of the:+and participate in the:
  
 * Big Ten Conference * Big Ten Conference
  
-Michigan athletics have won numerous national championships and conference titles across multiple sports.<ref>University of Michigan Athletics. https://mgoblue.com</ref>+Michigan athletics have won numerous conference and national championships. [(mgoblue>University of Michigan Athletics. https://mgoblue.com)]
  
-Michigan Stadium, known as **"The Big House,"** is the largest stadium in the United States and among the largest in the world.<ref>University of Michigan Athletics. Michigan Stadium History.</ref>+Michigan Stadium, known as **"The Big House,"** is the largest stadium in the United States. [(>mgoblue)]
  
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 ===== Student Life ===== ===== Student Life =====
  
-The university hosts more than 1,600 student organizations and supports a wide variety of academic, cultural, athletic, and service-related activities.<ref name="umfacts" />+The university supports more than 1,600 student organizations and hosts a diverse student body representing all fifty states and numerous countries around the world. [(>umfacts)]
  
-Students attend from all fifty states and more than one hundred countries.+Student activities include: 
 + 
 +* Academic organizations 
 +* Cultural groups 
 +* Service organizations 
 +* Athletics 
 +* Research opportunities
  
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 ===== Notable Alumni ===== ===== Notable Alumni =====
  
-University of Michigan alumni include:+Notable alumni include:
  
 * Gerald Ford * Gerald Ford
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 * Janet Elizabeth Rieder-Henderson * Janet Elizabeth Rieder-Henderson
  
-The university maintains one of the largest alumni networks in the world.<ref name="umfacts" />+The university maintains one of the largest alumni networks in the world. [(>umfacts)]
  
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 ===== Legacy ===== ===== Legacy =====
  
-The University of Michigan is widely regarded as one of the premier public universities in the world.+The University of Michigan is widely regarded as one of the world's leading public universities.
  
 Its contributions include: Its contributions include:
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 * Advancing scientific research * Advancing scientific research
 * Educating public leaders * Educating public leaders
-* Expanding public higher education 
 * Supporting medical innovation * Supporting medical innovation
 * Influencing public policy * Influencing public policy
 * Driving economic development * Driving economic development
  
-Since 1817, the university has played a central role in Michigan's educational, scientific, and cultural history.<ref name="umhistory" />+Since 1817, the institution has played a central role in Michigan's educational, scientific, and cultural development. [(>umhistory)]
  
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 ===== References ===== ===== References =====
  
-<references />+~~REFNOTES~~
  
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