University of Michigan–Dearborn
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The University of Michigan–Dearborn (UM-Dearborn) is a public university in Dearborn, Michigan. Founded in 1959 with a gift from the Ford Motor Company, it was initially known as the Dearborn Center, operating as a remote branch of the University of Michigan.[5] The branch gradually developed into a fully-fledged university over the years. Upon receiving its own accreditation in 1970, the university changed its name to the University of Michigan–Dearborn, while still adhering to the policies of the University of Michigan Board of Regents.[6]
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Former names | Dearborn Center of the University of Michigan (1959–1963) Dearborn Campus of the University of Michigan (1963–1971) |
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Motto | Arts, Knowledge, Truth |
Type | Public university |
Established | 1959 |
Parent institution | University of Michigan Board of Regents |
Accreditation | HLC |
Academic affiliation | CUMU |
Endowment | $77.4 million (2021) |
Budget | $192 million (2022-23)[1] |
Chancellor | Domenico Grasso |
Provost | Gabriella Scarlatta |
Academic staff | 511 |
Students | 8,224[2] |
Undergraduates | 6,117[2] |
Postgraduates | 1,982[2] |
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Location | , , United States |
Campus | Suburban 200+ acres |
Newspaper | The Michigan Journal |
Colors | Maize & Blue[3] |
Nickname | Wolverines[4] |
Sporting affiliations | NAIA – WHAC |
Website | umdearborn |
UM-Dearborn is one of the 14 master's universities in the State of Michigan. Located in Metro Detroit, UM-Dearborn is also known for its community engagement within the region. Together with Oakland University, the University of Michigan-Flint, and Wayne State University, UM-Dearborn is one of the four Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) members in the State of Michigan.[7]
The university's athletic teams are the UM-Dearborn Wolverines. They primarily compete in the Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic Conference. The University of Michigan-Dearborn Fieldhouse, opened in 1978, serves as the home to the men's and women's basketball teams. Notable alumni include the former COO of Ford Motor Company Kumar Galhotra, former chair of the Michigan Republican Party Saul Anuzis, and former member of the Michigan House of Representatives George Darany.