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It Happened at Michigan: In 2008, Spring Commencement Was Held on the Diag

May 5, 2025

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Presented by The Record

Spring commencement at Michigan Stadium has been a cherished university tradition for decades. However, in 2008, ongoing construction rendered the stadium unusable, prompting the University to find an alternative location. This edition of It Happened at Michigan revisits the first—and so far, only—time graduation was held on the Diag.

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