University
Of
Michigan
By: Ryan
My favorite university is the University of Michigan. They have great academics like hospitalizing and nursing. I am
Location and Fun Facts
The University of Michigan was founded in Detroit in 1817. Later in 1837
the University moved to Ann Arbor. U of M is Michigan’s oldest university.
Before it was name the University of Michigan it was called the
Catholepistemiad. The first classes took place in 1841 with only 6 freshmen
and 1 sophomore. Their football program has the most wins in college
football history. U of M is part of the Big Ten Conference.
Campus Life, Graduate School, Undergraduate School
Their campus is the sixth-largest campus housing system in the U.S.
The Ann Arbor campus is divided into four main areas: The North, Central,
Medical, and Southern campuses. The physical campus has more than
500 major buildings. There is more than 1,150 student clubs and
organizations at the University. There are thirteen undergraduate schools and
colleges. The three largest undergraduate units are the College of Literature,
Science and the Arts, and the College of Engineering. There are eighteen
Graduate schools and colleges. The largest are the College of Literature,
Law School, and the Ross School of Business.
Sports
Michigan has great sports programs and have won lots of national championships. Here are a few examples.
Football- 11 national championships
Basketball- 1 national championship
Baseball- 2 national championships
Ice Hockey- 9 national championships
Men’s Swimming and Diving- 18 national championships
Softball- 1 national championship
Men’s Golf- 2 national champion ships
Men’s Track and Field- 1 national championship
Field Hockey- 1 national championship
Bibliography
http://bentley.umich.edu/exhibits/umtimeline/general.php
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_michigan
http://www.mgoblue.com/history/article.aspx?id=28694
Outline
1. Where it was founded
2. When it was founded
· Academics
1.Undergraduate
2.Graduate
· Sports
1. National championship won
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