University of Michigan logo and symbol, meaning, history, PNG
- And its signature mark is exactly like that.
- Meaning and history The UM, as the university is usually referred to, has been functioning since 1817.
- Founded in Detroit, twenty years later it moved to Ann Arbor.
- Since its establishment the University of Michigan has had several identity marks.
- It has undergone a number of changes and now it is a two-color emblem of a round shape featuring some traditional heraldic elements.
- As the University of Michigan logo the seal was supplanted by the block “M” symbol in the 1960s.
- The Block “M” Symbol The block “M” which stood for “Michigan” made its appearance in the late 1800s.
- In 1907 during a football match thousands of students raised blue and yellow flags so as to form the block letter “M”.
- Since then it has become an icon emblazoned practically on everything.
- Now the block “M” stands for the entire University being its official logo.
- Current Emblem The present University of Michigan logo appeared in 2012 but in fact it was a refreshed version of what had been there long before ‒ the block M in the characteristic yellow color.
- Font The Victors font used for the logo is the University’s own design.
- The letterform ensures strong recognition.
- Colors The official colors are Michigan or Azure Blue (HEX 00274c) and Maize or the yellow of ripe corn (HEX ffcb05).
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