Date: June 1922

Title: Faculty begin wearing cap and gown at commencement

Description:

Although students began wearing cap and gown in 1909, the faculty did not until 1922. The faculty were reluctant to adopt the academic custom. According to Madison Kuhn, the decision to wear the cap and gown was influenced by President David Friday.

Source: Michigan State - the First Hundred Years by Madison Kuhn, page 279