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Academic Operations
WMU students move in, excited for ‘new beginnings’
WOOD TV (Aug. 22)
New students join Western Michigan ‘Bronco family’ on first day of move-in
MLive (Aug. 22)
Western Michigan University students settle into dorms ahead of 2024-2025 school year
WWMT TV (Aug. 22)
NMU hosts fall convocation
The Mining Journal (Aug. 23)
Michigan Tech students take to campus for 1st day of fall semester classes
WLUC TV (Aug. 26)
LSSU students return to class for 2024-25 school year
The Sault News (Aug. 27)
Collaboration
Starr Commonwealth broadens its reach through partnership with GVSU's Omni initiative
Second Wave (Aug. 22)
LSSU president launches community partnership fund with $10K annual gift
Soo Leader (Aug. 27)
LSSU installs 144 flags throughout Sault Ste. Marie to promote community partnership
WWTV TV (Aug. 28)
Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement
Lubbers Stadium undergoes renovations to upgrade fan experience [GVSU]
Grand Valley Lanthorn (Aug. 26)
Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center to open Thursday in fitting kickoff to annual jazz fest [WSU]
Crain’s Detroit Business (Aug. 28)
EMU's newest student housing complexes officially open
WEMU FM (Aug. 29)
Ferris State planning residence hall attached to football stadium
WDIV TV (Aug. 29)
Ferris State announces plans for new residence hall overlooking football field
WPBN TV (Aug. 29)
Ferris State to add new dorm attached to football stadium
WOOD TV (Aug. 29)
Living at a college football stadium? This university’s students will have that option.
MLive (Aug. 29)
New $38M dorm to give Ferris State students an end-zone seat to football games
Crain’s Grand Rapids Business (Aug. 29)
Governance & Speech
Michigan professor wrote a chapter in Project 2025. Then came threats and defense [MSU]
The Detroit News (Aug. 23)
At Michigan Democratic Party convention, U-M regent race takes center stage [MSU, UM, WSU]
Detroit Free Press (Aug. 24)
Ilitch, Diggs edge out pro-Palestine challenger for Democratic nomination for UM regent [MSU, UM]
The Detroit News (Aug. 24)
At Michigan Democratic Party convention, U-M regent race takes center stage
Detroit Free Press (Aug. 24)
Michigan GOP delegates spurn incumbent university board members Weiser, Kelly [UM, WSU]
The Detroit News (Aug. 25)
NMU lays out guidelines for free speech on campus with new web page
WLUC TV (Aug. 27)
As University of Michigan classes resume, so do pro-Palestinian demonstrations
Bridge (Aug. 29)
Higher Education Finance — Institutional Dynamics
Founders Brewing inks deal with University of Michigan to serve its beers at the Big House
Crain’s Detroit Business (Aug. 29)
Higher Education Finance — Institutional Financial Aid
EMU McNair Scholars Program helps underrepresented students soar
Eastern Echo (Aug. 27)
Higher Education Finance — State Operating Support
Those Colleges With “State” in Their Name [CMU, EMU, FSU, GVSU, UM]
Washington Monthly (Aug. 25)
Institutional Leadership
Mid-Michigan Matters: EMU’s president discusses start of new school year, FAFSA changes
WILX TV (Aug. 23)
Former University of Michigan President James Duderstadt dies at 81
WKBD TV (Aug. 23)
Labor Relations
Faculty union negotiations at WMU head to mediation
WMUK FM (Aug. 23)
Faculty considers Oakland University’s new contract
WDIV TV (Aug. 29)
Days before class starts, Oakland University faculty union tees up possible strike
Crain’s Detroit Business (Aug. 29)
Oakland University, faculty fail to agree on contract as classes loom
The Detroit News (Aug. 29)
Leadership Transitions
CMU set to narrow field for next president
The Morning Sun (Aug. 29)
Program Delivery
Michigan Tech Highlights New Center for Artificial Intelligence Before Classes Resume
Keweenaw Report (Aug. 23)
Safety & Health
Ferris State to support students' mental wellness with new partnership
WPBN TV (Aug. 27)
MSU offers ‘comfort centers’ throughout campus for students during heatwave
WLNS TV (Aug. 27)
FSU, Baker College open food pantries for students experiencing food insecurity
WXMI TV (Aug. 28)
Ferris State's new Bulldog Pantry aims to help students challenged by food insecurity, boosting academic success
WYBR FM (Aug. 29)
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