After 52-year career, former University of Michigan prof sees his success in messages he gets from students Updated Feb 26, 2021; Posted Feb 26, 2021 Former University of Michigan professor Percy Bates poses outside of his home in Ann Arbor on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021. (Alie Skowronski/mlive.com)Alie Skowronski | The Ann Arbor News Facebook Share ANN ARBOR, MI — Percy Bates was a professor of educational psychology at the University of Michigan for 52 years, teaching students, advising student-athletes and supporting them in their efforts, no matter how big or small. Even since retiring i...