April 26, 2024

In the News

Academic Operations

How Michigan universities are at the forefront of advancing AI technology [MSU, UM, WSU]

Metro Mode (Apr. 18)


Collaboration

NMU, Saginaw Valley To Work Together On Mental Health Nurse Training

Radio Results Network (Apr. 20)


SMC, Grand Valley Omni partner to offer Bachelor’s degree options

Leader Publications (Apr. 23)


NMU and SVSU Partner on the BRIDGE UP Program to Address Mental Health Services and Education Opportunities

Keweenaw Report (Apr. 24)


College Access & Affordability

FAFSA fiasco leaves Michigan students, families in ‘anxiety inducing’ limbo [UM]

Bridge (Apr. 19)


'It's a stressful time': Financial aid delay has college decisions on hold in Michigan [CMU, EMU, UM, WSU]

The Detroit News (Apr. 21)


The top 25 colleges for Michigan high school graduates

MLive (Apr. 22)


Economic Development

Michigan reps seek $105M state fund for startups [MTU]

Crain’s Detroit Business (Apr. 19)


Enrollment

Applications hit an all-time high [FSU]

Ferris State Torch (Apr. 24)


Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement

MSU community wants campus shooting memorial to be a space of reflection, honoring

The State News (Apr. 22)


Take a look inside WMU's Dunbar Hall ahead of its grand reopening

WWMT TV (Apr. 23)


Construction Ramping Up on the New East Hall at Michigan Tech

Keweenaw Report (Apr. 23)


WMU moves liquor license to new student center, but it won’t be for new pub

MLive (Apr. 24)


Governance & Speech

CMURC announces new board members

The Morning Sun (Apr. 21)


Higher Education Finance – Federal Funding & Financial Aid

Michigan State University to set up center for cybersecurity training

WKAR FM (Apr. 23)


Higher Education Finance — State Student Financial Aid

MiLEAP launches ‘Reach for the Pie’ initiative

WLNS TV (Apr. 18)


Institutional Leadership

New UMPD Police Chief Crystal James talks tenure hopes and goals

Michigan Daily (Apr. 21)


FSU president, Big Rapids mayor help dedicate Rotary garden

Pioneer (Apr. 24)


After touring campus, MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz says school has a 'reputational gap'

WKAR FM (Apr. 24)


Labor Relations

University of Michigan Lecturers’ Union to vote on strike authorization

WNEM TV (Apr. 20)


Wage increase approved for NMU faculty

WLUC TV (Apr. 20)


NMU, faculty approve new wage agreement

WNMU FM (Apr. 22)


Tenured faculty at UM-Flint unionize, say having 'a voice' united the effort

The Detroit News (Apr. 23)


LEO pickets during Campus Day prospective student tours [UM]

The Michigan Daily (Apr. 23)


UM-Flint welcomes new tenure-track faculty union

East Village Magazine (Apr. 24)


Leadership Transitions

Vice President for Health Sciences to leave MSU

The State News (Apr. 19)


Michelle Scherer Selected to Lead Michigan Tech’s College of Engineering

Keweenaw Report (Apr. 22)


Philanthropic Support

Wesley DeJong Jr. Legacy Endowment fund established at Lake Superior State University

Soo Leader (Apr. 19)


Program Delivery

Eastern Michigan University adds an academic program focusing on financial planning

WEMU FM (Apr. 19)


Recognitions & Awards

These 2 Michigan universities produced more than 2,000 Peace Corps volunteers [MSU, UM]

MLive (Apr. 19)


Safety & Health

MSU offers online platform to address mental health for students

WILX TV (Apr. 23)


Student Success

Western Michigan University set to award more than 2,100 degrees in spring graduation

WWMT TV (Apr. 22)


EMU announces alumni, entrepreneur as graduation speaker

Eastern Echo (Apr. 23)


Workforce Alignment

Lake State mass casualty drill emulates tornado damage

Soo Leader (Apr. 19)

Commentaries

Oakland University president, faculty leaders: Redirect campus diversity programs to original goals by OU Pres. Pescovitz

The Detroit News (Apr. 24)

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