The University of Michigan

"The University of Michigan" by Wilfred Byron Shaw is a historical exploration that examines the evolution of the University of Michigan, choosing instead to focus on significant events and people. The book starts with the first meeting of the Board of Regents in 1837, describing the problems and goals of the school's early leaders in Ann Arbor. It stresses the high hopes of the Regents and their plan for a public university designed to meet the needs of a growing state, marking a turning point for higher education in America. Facing initial hardships, the university achieves significant milestones as a successful public institution and mirrors the changing ideals in American education during that time.