Trotter Multicultural Center

428 S. State St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Founded in a rambling old house on the corner of South University and East University streets, the Trotter Multicultural Center began life as Trotter House, a cultural center for Black students, and was and named in honor of William Monroe Trotter. The Trotter Multicultural Center was established on Washtenaw Avenue in 1972, and continued to grow, and expanding its focus in 1981 to become a multicultural student center. Today, Trotter works to enhance multicultural awareness across campus. In 2019, the Trotter Multicultural Center opened its new location on State Street.

Named for William Monroe Trotter, the Trotter Multicultural Center began life as Trotter House, a cultural center for Black students. The Multicultural Center was established in 1972, and continued to grow, and expanding its focus in 1981 to become a multicultural student center.

The newly built Trotter Multicultural Center as seen from State Street — Trotter moved to its central campus location on State Street next to the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology in 2019.