Old school: U-M in History

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 Residence hall life


Two students take a break in their West Quad room, circa 1931-40. β€” Courtesy Bentley Historical Library

This month in history (58 years ago)

At the instigation of the Michigan Press Association, the Board of Regents agreed in 1954 to open their meetings, starting in September, to accredited news representatives. The understanding was there would be closed sessions to consider property purchases, confidential personnel reports and matters under security restriction. β€” From β€œThe Making of the University of Michigan 1817-1992” by Howard H. Peckham

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