How the University of Michigan Became a Research Giant

The University of Michigan was founded in 1817, 20 years before Michigan became a state. Here's how a frontier school in Detroit grew into one of the world's top public research universities. What you'll learn: \- The 1817 Catholepistemiad in Detroit, the move to Ann Arbor and the 1841 opening with 7 students and 2 professors \- Early firsts: the first American university chemistry lab, a university-owned hospital and admitting women in 1870 \- Medical milestones, from iodized salt in 1924 to the flu vaccine and FluMist \- Time-sharing computers, laser holography and Google co-founder Larry Page \- The Big House: from 72,000 seats in 1927 to 107,601 today \- Campus traditions like the brass M on the Diag, plus famous alumni such as President Gerald Ford Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:54 Origins: from Detroit to Ann Arbor 3:18 Innovation and academic excellence 4:49 Medical breakthroughs 6:20 Technology and digital innovation 7:43 The Big House 9:36 Iconic campus landmarks 11:40 Notable alumni and global impact 13:22 Closing Books and resources from Peter Waitzman: Amazing Money Stories (true tales of greed, generosity, success and luck): https://geni.us/R7ef Fast Debt Payoff Guide: https://geni.us/HeWdQi1 Rethink How You See Money: https://geni.us/YljOz9 Money Is Factscinating: https://geni.us/LckBTAX Woodland Cents, gift books that teach kids money, ages 3 to 7: https://geni.us/0jq3 Employers and organizations: ask about evaluation copies and the Expedition Money financial wellness program: https://www.expedition.money Contact us: https://www.expedition.money/contact-us Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/1N6udt\_tS3A Educational and entertainment purposes only. This is not individualized financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Talk with a qualified professional before making financial decisions. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some links above are affiliate links, at no extra cost to you. #ad #UniversityOfMichigan #AnnArbor #CollegeHistory #HigherEducation See how your net worth, savings rate and spending compare to people your age, in your city and in your job, free and anonymous, at Keeping Up: https://www.keepingup.com.