Vera Burridge Baits

Vera Mildred Burridge Baits (1892–1963) was a member of the Board of Regents for the University of Michigan from 1943 to 1958.

Early life and education Vera Mildred Burridge was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 15, 1892 to George and Ellen (Roe) Burridge. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan in 1915, and a Teachers' Certificate that same year.

Awards Baits was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Service Award of the University of Michigan on June 13, 1959 for her work on behalf of Higher Education and her contributions as a regent of the University. Baits I & Baits II Houses were opened in the fall of 1966 to fulfill the needs of the students of the upper class and graduate students.

University of Michigan Alumnae Club of Grosse Pointe established a four-year tuition scholarship in memory of Baits.

Personal life Burridge married Stuart Gordon Baits 1914 B.E.E. of Hudson Motor Car Company and Stephen Stuart BSE (M.E.) in 1950.