This Week in Michigan Public Higher Education News

February 2, 2018

MASU is pleased to welcome the Hon. John M. Engler as the newly appointed Interim President of Michigan State University (see related stories below)!

MASU would also like to extend our well wishes on the 50th anniversary of the Michigan Student Financial Aid Association. Congratulations, and we look forward to the next 50 years of leadership!

Featured Commentary

The four-year degree wage premium is growing

Michigan Future (Jan. 31, 2018)

In the News

Collaboration

Partners step toward collaboration [GVSU]

Grand Rapids Business Journal (Jan. 26, 2018)

Michigan Tech's new million-dollar program puts the T in STEM

WLUC TV (Jan. 26, 2018)

STEM grant will help train MPS, regional science teachers [MTU]

Midland Daily News (Jan. 29, 2018)

College programs on rise in Michigan high schools [MSU, UM-F]

The Detroit News (Jan. 30, 2018)

Area high school students can soon apply for Flint Promise scholarship [UM-F]

Grand Blanc View (Feb. 1, 2018)

College Access & Affordability

Town hall meeting discusses new scholarship program in Flint [UM-F]

WNEM FM (Jan. 27, 2018)

Eligibility requirements outlined for Flint Promise scholarship program [UM-F]

MLive (Jan. 29, 2018)

Signups for Flint Promise college scholarships begin in March [UM-F]

WJRT TV (Jan. 29, 2018)

Economic Development

Additional funding announced for UP SmartZones [MTU, LSSU]

The Daily Mining Gazette (Jan. 27, 2018)

Enrollment

Will kids still apply to Michigan State University after Larry Nassar case?

Detroit Free Press (Jan. 29, 2018)

CMU enrollment dips about 4 percent from Fall 2016

Central Michigan Life (Jan. 31, 2018)

Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement

Michigan Tech looks at student transportation issues

The Daily Mining Gazette (Jan. 27, 2018)

Governance

White supremacist Richard Spencer won't speak at U-M this semester

Detroit Free Press (Jan. 26, 2018)

White nationalist won't speak at UM this semester [MSU]

The Detroit News (Jan. 26, 2018)

Richard Spencer won't speak at the University of Michigan this semester [MSU]

MLive (Jan. 26, 2018)

Schuette: Governor should appoint boards at MSU, UM, Wayne State University [CMU, WMU]

Crain's Detroit Business (Jan. 29, 2018)

Trustees Take Heat [MSU]

Inside Higher Ed (Jan. 29, 2018)

Michigan State Trustee Calls for University's General Counsel to Resign

The Chronicle of Higher Education (Jan. 29, 2018)

Trustee calls for MSU's general counsel to quit

The Detroit News (Jan. 29, 2018)

Schuette: Let governor pick Big 3 university boards [MSU, UM, WSU]

The Detroit News (Jan. 29, 2018)

Snyder hopes to avoid removal of MSU Board of Trustees over Nassar scandal

Lansing State Journal (Jan. 30, 2018)

Higher Education Finance - Institutional Dynamics

MSU credit rating under review in wake of Nassar case, Moody's says

Crain's Detroit Business (Jan. 30, 2018)

Moody's credit agency to review MSU's rating amid Larry Nassar fallout

Detroit Free Press (Jan. 30, 2018)

Larry Nassar scandal could cost Michigan State its credit rating

CNN Money (Jan. 31, 2018)

Higher Education Finance - Institutional Financial Aid

Local scholarships for MTU open to applications

WLUC TV (Jan. 29, 2018)

Higher Education in the 2018 Elections

Shri Thanedar calls for MSU Board of Trustees resignation

WILX TV (Jan. 29, 2018)

Leadership Transitions

MSU board picks former governors Engler, Blanchard to run embattled university

Detroit Free Press (Jan. 30, 2018)

Former Gov. John Engler to be Michigan State's interim president [GVSU]

Detroit Free Press (Jan. 30, 2018)

Michigan State to Name Interim President as Investigation Heats Up

The Chronicle of Higher Education (Jan. 30, 2018)

Michigan State faculty vow to push for 'no confidence' vote in board if Engler appointed interim president

MLive (Jan. 30, 2018)

John Engler picked as MSU's interim president, but faces opposition from the start

Lansing State Journal (Jan. 31, 2018)

MSU's Engler not unprecedented for not having doctorate [GVSU, UM]

The Detroit News (Jan. 31, 2018)

Student, faculty leaders object to Michigan State's pick for interim president

Chicago Tribune (Jan. 31, 2018)

Engler assures lawmakers, governor that MSU changes are coming

Detroit Free Press (Jan. 31, 2018)

Engler faces pushback, vows MSU change

The Detroit News (Jan. 31, 2018)

Snyder confident Engler will 'go after' problems at Michigan State

MLive (Jan. 31, 2018)

Engler vows to 'change the culture' at Michigan State following Nassar scandal

MLive (Jan. 31, 2018)

Engler assures lawmakers, governor that MSU changes are coming

Lansing State Journal (Jan. 31, 2018)

Engler thrust into action at crisis-struck MSU

Crain's Detroit Business (Jan. 31, 2018)

Philanthropic Support

University of Michigan pours billions into funds run by contributors' firms

Detroit Free Press (Feb. 1, 2018)

Program Delivery

Coder Dojo 906 teaching students webpage coding [NMU]

WJMN TV (Jan. 31, 2018)

Recognitions & Awards

Wayne State University celebrates 150 years

The Detroit News (Jan. 26, 2018)

Safety & Health

Royster talks Greek Life, sexual assault, goals for upcoming semester [UM]

The Michigan Daily (Jan. 29, 2018)

President Wilson addresses campus sexual assault in wake of Larry Nassar sentencing [WSU]

The South End (Jan. 30, 2018)

NMU helps the food insecure with new pantry

WNMU FM (Jan. 31, 2018)

UM-Flint students, faculty show support for sexual assault survivors

WEYI TV (Jan. 31, 2018)

University Accountability

Larry Nassar scandal could cost Michigan State University millions

Detroit Free Press (Jan. 26, 2018)

Calley: MSU should put aside '100s of millions' for Nassar victims; stop fighting lawsuits

Detroit Free Press (Jan. 27, 2018)

Schuette details plan to investigate sexual misconduct issues at MSU

Crain's Detroit Business (Jan. 27, 2018)

NCAA president addresses report he knew of MSU sexual assaults in 2010

MLive (Jan. 27, 2018)

Special prosecutor in MSU probe known as tough, fair

The Detroit News (Jan. 28, 2018)

At Michigan State, a Shaken Campus Struggles Through Its Shame

The Chronicle of Higher Education (Jan. 28, 2018)

Long, complex road ahead for MSU

Crain's Detroit Business (Jan. 28, 2018)

Schuette seeks documents from MSU's ex-prez, others

The Detroit News (Jan. 29, 2018)

Former AD Baker: Penalties for MSU 'cultural problem' could be very high

The Detroit News (Jan. 29, 2018)

MSU investigates ex-athletic rep over '90s relationship

The Detroit News (Jan. 29, 2018)

Women rowers confront MSU trustees about Nassar

Lansing State Journal (Jan. 29, 2018)

Spartan booster Peter Secchia sponsored retirement dinner for AG's MSU investigator

Detroit Free Press (Jan. 30, 2018)

Engler denies conflict: 'Bill Schuette's investigating me, for crying out loud'

Lansing State Journal (Jan. 31, 2018)

MSU Interim President John Engler was dismissive of sexual assault claims as governor

Bridge Magazine (Jan. 31, 2018)

Police investigated Michigan State coach Kathie Klages for obstruction of justice last year

MLive (Jan. 31, 2018)

Commentaries

Opinion: DeVos' new guidelines on handling campus sexual assault raise risk of another MSU

Detroit Free Press (Jan. 26, 2018)

After Michigan State: 'Could We Be Next?'

The Chronicle of Higher Education (Jan. 28, 2018)

MSU needs a president who can restore trust

Michigan Radio (Jan. 29, 2018)

Rx for MSU's new leader: Radical transparency | Dickerson

Detroit Free Press (Jan. 30, 2018)

It's Time for Michigan State to Clean House

The New York Times (Jan. 31, 2018)

Column: Soul-challenging journey ahead for MSU

The Detroit News (Jan. 31, 2018)

State & National Reports

Michigan in Context

State Budget Actions: FY 2018 [PDF]

National Conference of State Legislatures (December 2017)

An unranked table of all states' support for postsecondary education in FY2018 is found on Table E on page 41.

Michigan Association of State Universities | masu.org

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