This Week in Michigan Public Higher Education News

April 27, 2018

MASU Commentaries

Virtual Career Fairs - Keeping Public University Talent in Michigan

Optimizing Education (Apr. 27, 2018)

In the News

College Access & Affordability

This University of Michigan guide is for the not-rich students [MSU]

Detroit Free Press (Apr. 23, 2018)

AHS, ACES Academy to participate in AdviseMI program

The Alpena News (Apr. 25, 2018)

Navigating Campus For The 'Not Rich': Students Launch A Crowdsourced Guide [UM]

NPR (Apr. 26, 2018)

Economic Benefits of Higher Education

Poverty's grip chokes rural Michigan

MLive (Apr. 20, 2018)

Here are 8 things we can do to make Michigan better [MSU]

MLive (Apr. 21, 2018)

Enrollment

Engler: MSU admissions to rise despite Nassar

The Detroit News (Apr. 25, 2018)

Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement

EMU privatizes parking for $55 million to be used for capital investment

Crain's Detroit Business (Apr. 25, 2018)

Driverless shuttles at University of Michigan to start rolling soon

MLive (Apr. 27, 2018)

Flint Water Crisis

Prof testifies Flint area should have been warned about Legionnaires' outbreaks [WSU]

MLive (Apr. 23, 2018)

Witness: Flint disease outbreak publicity needed in 2014 [WSU]

The Detroit News (Apr. 24, 2018)

NMU students planning protest in opposition of Governor Snyder

WLUC TV (Apr. 26, 2018)

Governance

Public comment limit causes controversy at EMU Board of Regents meeting

MLive (Apr. 20, 2018)

Campus rally calls for MSU board to resign

The Detroit News (Apr. 20, 2018)

CMU blocking media coverage of controversial panel, professor says school is "overreacting"

Michigan Radio (Apr. 22, 2018)

"Time is up," protestors tell MSU's leaders at "Resignation Rally"

Michigan Radio (Apr. 21, 2018)

Westboro Baptist Church and counter protesters demonstrate in Grand Rapids area [GVSU]

MLive (Apr. 24, 2018)

CMU 'overreacting' by barring media from free speech class, prof says [MSU]

MLive (Apr. 24, 2018)

Central Michigan University Invites Controversial Groups To Media Law Class

WWTV TV (Apr. 24, 2018)

She reported Nassar in 2014. Now she might run for Michigan State trustee.

Lansing State Journal (Apr. 24, 2018)

Breaking down the Michigan bills intended to stop the next Larry Nassar [MSU, UM, WSU]

Bridge Magazine (Apr. 24, 2018)

Westboro Baptist Church members debate Satanists in CMU classroom discussion

The Morning Sun (Apr. 25, 2018)

Christian group wants permanent club status at Wayne State University

MLive (Apr. 26, 2018)

Higher Education Finance - Federal Funding & Financial Aid

Economic news mostly good here, congressman says [MSU, UM]

The Monroe News (Apr. 24, 2018)

Higher Education Finance - Institutional Dynamics

More than 100 protest Eastern Michigan athletic cuts; legal action possible

MLive (Apr. 20, 2018)

Get ready to say goodbye to Flint-based PBS station WCMZ-TV on Monday [CMU]

Detroit Free Press (Apr. 21, 2018)

WSU gives DMC ultimatum in doctor deal

The Detroit News (Apr. 22, 2018)

Wayne State University Physician Group to DMC: May 15 contract deadline is firm, no extensions

Crain's Detroit Business (Apr. 23, 2018)

Report by Roosevelt Institute finds MSU investments harm students

The State News (Apr. 26, 2018)

Higher Education Finance - State Capital Outlay

$26 million Integrated Health Studies building coming to CMU

MLive (Apr. 20, 2018)

Higher Education Finance - State Operating Support

State House approves budget: More troopers, no bottled water for Flint

Detroit Free Press (Apr. 24, 2018)

Michigan House OKs $56.7 billion budget with schools funding hike [MSU]

Crain's Detroit Business (Apr. 25, 2018)

Higher Education in the 2018 Elections

How Higher Ed Became a Partisan Wedge Issue [MASU]

Governing Magazine (Apr. 26, 2018)

Labor Relations

UMich lecturers occupy Ann Arbor campus building to protest wages

MLive (Apr. 20, 2018)

University of Michigan lecturers fight for fair pay with occupation

WXYZ TV (Apr. 20, 2018)

Engler says MSU is revising performance review policies and that Strampel 'disgusts' him

Lansing State Journal (Apr. 26, 2018)

How long could it take MSU to get rid of Larry Nassar's ex-boss William Strampel? A while.

Lansing State Journal (Apr. 26, 2018)

Leadership Transitions

Oakland University inaugurates Pescovitz as president

The Detroit News (Apr. 20, 2018)

Roots, wings and growth celebrated at Presidential Inauguration [OU]

The Oakland Post (Apr. 21, 2018)

Western Michigan University provost finalists visit campus [OU]

MLive (Apr. 23, 2018)

Oakland University inaugurates 7th president

The Oakland Press (Apr. 24, 2018)

Education unlocks potential for greatness, says new OU president

C & G Newspapers (Apr. 24, 2018)

MSU board interviews 2 women to fill advisory role in president search [UM]

Detroit Free Press (Apr. 26, 2018)

A.T. Miller named CMU's first vice president and chief diversity officer

Central Michigan Life (Apr. 26, 2018)

'One CMU community' celebrates the legacy of President George and Elizabeth Ross April 25

Central Michigan Life (Apr. 26, 2018)

CHSBS Dean candidate Richard Rothaus looks for input from CMU faculty

Central Michigan Life (Apr. 27, 2018)

Philanthropic Support

Central Michigan University seeks to raise $100M

The Detroit News (Apr. 23, 2018)

Center for Michigan founder Philip Power, wife Kathy donate $1.5 million to UM

Crain's Detroit Business (Apr. 25, 2018)

Program Delivery

Like horses? Need a trade? MSU to offer farrier program in the fall

Lansing State Journal (Apr. 23, 2018)

Wayne State students to manage $2 million in investments

Crain's Detroit Business (Apr. 26, 2018)

Recognitions & Awards

Prosecutor in Nassar case takes new job with state sexual assault, domestic violence board [MSU]

Lansing State Journal (Apr. 25, 2018)

Safety & Health

Ex-student pleads guilty in EMU racist graffiti case

The Detroit News (Apr. 23, 2018)

Ex-student admits to painting racist graffiti on Eastern Michigan campus

Detroit Free Press (Apr. 23, 2018)

Healthy choices are paying off in Oakland County [OU]

The Oakland Press (Apr. 23, 2018)

Lawmakers spar over sexual assault education plan [MSU]

The Detroit News (Apr. 24, 2018)

Nassar Response Bills Continue to Raise Concerns at State Capitol

WDET FM (Apr. 25, 2018)

A review of the 37 bills legislators have introduced in response to Larry Nassar scandal [MSU]

Michigan Radio (Apr. 25, 2018)

Nassar-inspired bill could cost the state $54M

The Detroit News (Apr. 25, 2018)

Student Success

Eastern Michigan University students celebrate commencement [WSU]

MLive (Apr. 21, 2018)

Western Michigan makes improving graduation rates top priority

MLive (Apr. 26, 2018)

Preventing dropouts: How Western Michigan helps students find success [EMU]

MLive (Apr. 26, 2018)

University of Michigan creates website to help DACA students

MLive (Apr. 26, 2018)

University Accountability

AG's Office brings new sexual misconduct allegations against ex-MSU dean [CMU]

Lansing State Journal (Apr. 25, 2018)

Former MSU dean used practice medical exams for sexual pleasure, court motion claims

MLive (Apr. 25, 2018)

Dozens of schools keep ties to coach accused of sexual abuse [MSU]

The Washington Post (Apr. 25, 2018)

More Women Come Forward Against Former MSU Dean Linked To Larry Nassar

WKAR FM (Apr. 26, 2018)

Workforce Alignment

On-The-Spot Job Offers Could Result At Job Fair On EMU Campus

WEMU FM (Apr. 20, 2018)

Commentaries

Stop whining, raise wages

Michigan Future (Apr. 20, 2018)

MSU's Engler is set for a candid conversation at May 10 Free Press breakfast event

Detroit Free Press (Apr. 21, 2018)

Let's talk about post-secondary education in the workforce

Lansing State Journal (Apr 21, 2018)

Can urban and rural Michiganders get along?

Detroit Free Press (Apr. 22, 2018)

Couch: The story of volleyball guru Rick Butler is shameful, but it's not an MSU story [WMU]

Lansing State Journal (Apr. 25, 2018)

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