Rev. Jesse Jackson speaks to a crowd of thousands at Crisler Arena during his 1988 presidential campaign.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson made several visits to U-M over the years, including one in November 2016 that served as a celebration for his five decades of civil rights activism. Some images of Jackson’s most memorable campus visits: myumi.ch/bVW9x #URecord

Lucas Solomon addressing his fellow graduates at U-M’s 2025 Spring Commencement at Michigan Stadium.

“I dreamed of seeing my team beat the Buckeyes not once, not twice, not three times — but four!”

The #URecord caught up with Lucas Solomon after his viral speech at last Saturday’s Spring Commencement: myumi.ch/G24Pq #MGoGrad

People who took part in the planting of the Tappan Oak sapling include, from left, Mike Rutkofske, campus forester; Claire Griffith; Chayce Griffith; Kim Kiernan, co-interim associate vice president for facilities and operations; Shana Weber, associate vice president for campus sustainability; and Lukeland Gentles, assistant vice president for custodial and grounds services.

A sapling grown from the historic Tappan Oak was planted near the Alumni Center on #EarthDay, carrying forward the legacy of the original tree which stood near Hatcher Graduate Library for more than 300 years. #URecord feature: myumi.ch/e3gQw

“Research universities like ours are not only engines of discovery – they’re also engines of economic vitality. Every federal dollar invested in U-M research generates ripple effects across the country, creating jobs, supporting businesses and preparing the skilled workforce our nation needs to stay competitive.” Arthur Lupia, Interim Vice President for Research and Innovation

Through federal grants, U-M researchers help drive innovation and economic growth which support thousands of jobs and generate millions in research-related spending across the U.S. More from #URecord: myumi.ch/XyVJb