Episode 1453
MSU Admits Women & Soapy Williams Born | Feb 23
On this day in 1870, Michigan Agricultural College, now MSU, accepted women…
Michigan Minute · WKAR Public Media
February 23, 20261m 0s
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Show Notes
On this day in 1870, Michigan Agricultural College, now MSU, accepted women students for the first time, integrating them into all courses, including fieldwork. Today also marks the birthday of G. Mennen "Soapy" Williams, born in 1911, who served six terms as Michigan Governor, promoted the Mackinac Bridge, and later served on the Michigan Supreme Court.