Paint the Bridge
U of M’s ‘Paint the Bridge’ Tradition Died Amid Controversy, But There’s a Push to Restore It
Students and faculty say they miss the visual and messaging appeal of the decorated Washington Avenue Bridge, which sparked free speech debates during the Trump era.
The U of M Quietly Killed the ‘Paint the Bridge’ Tradition
The decades-long ritual of student groups painting the Washington Avenue Bridge officially ended in 2021.
