Part of the celebration of the 175th Anniversary of the University. Past presidents talk about the University of Michigan. Overview of 175th Anniversary projects. Robert Warner (University Historian). Features the following University of Michigan presidents: Harlon Hatcher (1951 - 1967), Robben W. Fleming (1968 - 1979, 1988), Allan F. Smith (1979), Harold Shapiro (1980 - 1987), James J. Duderstadt (1988 - 1996).