It Happened at Michigan: University Hospital Opened Doors 40 Years Ago

Feb. 16, 2026
Read time: <5 mins
MichMed

Opened in 1925, the University of Michigan’s original University Hospital had become outdated and overcrowded by the 1970s, leading to plans for a modern replacement. A major state-supported construction project brought a new hospital in 1986, followed by the demolition of the old building and continued growth across the medical campus. Now, another large-scale renovation is underway. Read more about the hospital’s evolution and what comes next.

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