The ''Michiganensian'', also known as the ''Ensian'', is the official

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of the

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. Its first issue was published in April 1896, as a consolidation of three campus publications, The Res Gestae, the Palladium, and the Castalian. The yearbook is editorially and financially independent of the University of Michigan's administration and other student groups, but it shares the Stanford Lipsey Student Publications Building on 420 Maynard Street with ''

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'' and '' Gargoyle Humor Magazine''. The ''Michiganensian'' is published yearly in late spring by a staff of several dozen students. The book is the second oldest publication on campus, and it contains articles and original photography related to campus life, student activism, university athletics, and current events.

History

Three annual publications with directories consolidated to form the ''Michiganensian'' in 1896; ''The Res Gestae'', which was law- and academic-focused, the ''Palladium'', which was literary with a focus on secret societies, and the ''Castalian'', which was literary-focused. Although the name ''Michiganensian'' remains a mystery, some believe it may come from the word ensign. Some editions of the ''Michiganensian'' as recently as the 1980s include articles about and the published names of members of the controversial secret society Michigamua. There have also been ''Michiganensian'' editors who have been Michigamua members. In its earliest form, the ''Michiganensian'' served as an illustrated directory, providing information on organizations, fraternities, and athletics. As the publication evolved in the early 1900s, more space was dedicated to writing and photographs, but the publication still focused largely on fraternities and athletics. Now, in its current form, the ''Michiganensian'' is composed of photography and stories about campus life, student activism, current events, and athletics. In 1954 and 1957, the ''Michiganensian'' created

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titled "Michiganensian Presents: Memories in Sound" which contained audio summaries of each year and were innovative for their time. The 2021 ''Michiganensian'' included a statement from the editorial board criticizing the University of Michigan administration and President Mark Schlissel for their handling of the

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and standing in solidarity with marginalized populations and student activists on campus in the wake of the

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. The 2021 book's cover did not include the University of Michigan's signature maize and blue colors. The 125th issue also split with precedent by including limited fraternity and sorority coverage, amid student criticism of secret societies on campus and a nationwide 'Abolish Greek Life' movement.

Notable alumni

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, Photographer * Stanford Lipsey, Photo Editor *

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, Photographer

Editorial boards

Awards

* 2020-2021 College Media Association Pinnacle Awards, Best Yearbook News Page/Spread, Third Place * 2020-2021 College Media Association Pinnacle Awards, Best Yearbook Entertainment Page/Spread, Third Place * 2020-2021 College Media Association Pinnacle Awards, Best Yearbook Feature Page/Spread, Honorable Mention * 2019-2020 College Media Association Pinnacle Awards, Best Yearbook Division Page/Spread, Third Place * 2018-2019 College Media Association Pinnacle Awards, Best Yearbook Cover Design, Third Place *2017 Associated Collegiate Press, Best of Show Award, Tenth Place *2015 Associated Collegiate Press, Best of Show Award, Eighth Place *2015 Herff Jones Certificate of Achievement, Perfect Performer Meeting Yearbook Deadlines *2014 Associated Collegiate Press, Best of Show Award, Tenth Place *2014 Columbia Scholastic Press Association, Gold Medalist Award *2014 Associated Collegiate Press, Best of Show Award, Fifth Place *2014 Associated Collegiate Press, All-American Rating with Five Marks of Distinction *2013 Columbia Scholastic Press Association, Gold Medalist Award *2013 Associated Collegiate Press, All-American Rating with Four Marks of Distinction *2012 Associated Collegiate Press, Yearbook Pacemaker Finalist *2011 Jostens Gotcha Covered Look Book Feature *2009 Associated Collegiate Press, Design of the Year Award, Second Place *2003 Associated Collegiate Press, Yearbook Pacemaker Finalist *2003 Columbia Scholastic Press Association, College Silver Crown Yearbook *2003 Jostens Gotcha Covered Look Book Feature *2002 Associated Collegiate Press, Best of Show, First Place *2002 Associated Collegiate Press, Yearbook Pacemaker Finalist *2002 Columbia Scholastic Press Association, College Gold Crown Yearbook *2003 Jostens Gotcha Covered Look Book Feature *2002 Printing Industries of America Premier Print Awards, Award of Recognition *2001 Associated Collegiate Press, Yearbook Pacemaker Winner *2001 Columbia Scholastic Press Association, Silver Medalist Certificate *2001 Jostens Gotcha Covered Look Book Feature *2001 Jostens National Yearbook Sample *2001 Printing Industries of America Premier Print Awards, Certificate of Merit *2000 Associated Collegiate Press, Yearbook Pacemaker Finalist *2000 Columbia Scholastic Press Association, Silver Medalist Certificate *1999 Columbia Scholastic Press Association, College Gold Crown Yearbook *1999 Columbia Scholastic Press Association, Silver Medalist Certificate *1999 Printing Industries of America Premier Print Awards, Award of Recognition *1998 Columbia Scholastic Press Association, College Gold Crown Yearbook *1998 Associated Collegiate Press, Yearbook Pacemaker Finalist *1998 Printing Industries of America Premier Print Awards, Certificate of Merit *1997 Columbia Scholastic Press Association, Gold Medalist Certificate *1996 Columbia Scholastic Press Association, Gold Medalist Certificate *1993 Columbia Scholastic Press Association, College Silver Crown Yearbook *1992 Columbia Scholastic Press Association, College Silver Crown Yearbook *1991 Associated Collegiate Press, First Class Merit with two Marks of Distinction *1991 Columbia Scholastic Press Association, Medalist Certificate *1990 Columbia Scholastic Press Association, First Place Certificate *1988 Columbia Scholastic Press Association, Second Place Certificate *1987 Associated Collegiate Press, First Class Merit with two Marks of Distinction *1986 Columbia Scholastic Press Association, First Place Certificate *1985 Associated Collegiate Press, First Class Merit with two Marks of Distinction *1985 Columbia Scholastic Press Association, First Place Certificate *1984 Columbia Scholastic Press Association, Certificate of Merit for Academic Spread (Ranjon O. Bose, pages 130–131) *1984 Columbia Scholastic Press Association, Certificate of Merit for Graphics (Bill Marsh, pages 30–31) *1983 Columbia Scholastic Press Association, First Place Certificate *1977 Columbia Scholastic Press Association, Second Place Certificate

Internal Awards

Outstanding Staff Member Award

This award honors the exceptional work and contributions of a senior member who been on staff for two or more years.

Photographer of the Year

References

External links

* https://michiganyearbook.com {{University of Michigan, media Publications established in 1896 University of Michigan mass media 1896 establishments in Michigan Mass media in Ann Arbor, Michigan Yearbooks University of Michigan student organizations