This Week in Michigan Public Higher Education News

May 25, 2018

In The News

Collaboration

SVSU extends link with Jinan

The Midland Daily News (May 23, 2018)

College Access & Affordability

University of Michigan wants more than 8 kids from Ypsilanti High enrolled

MLive (May 21, 2018)

Michigan Democrats Propose Free Community College Plan

Diverse Issues in Higher Education (May 22, 2018)

For too many Michigan college students, a degree is elusive [CMU, GVSU, UM, WSU, WMU]

MLive (May 23, 2018)

'Eye on the prize,' Michigan couple battles obstacles to return to college [GVSU, UM-F, WMU]

MLive (May 23, 2018)

Diversity on Campus

#YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarships [EMU]

Inside Higher Ed (May 24, 2018)

Economic Benefits of Higher Education

Compare your salary to people with your same education level

MLive (May 23, 2018)

Economic Development

MTRAC Innovation Hub awards $177,000 for applied materials projects [MSU, MTU, UM]

Crain's Detroit Business (May 21, 2018)

Educational Attainment

Michigan's floundering education system has left its children far behind [GVSU]

MLive (May 20, 2018)

Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement

University of Michigan approves new $19 million dance school building

MLive (May 18, 2018)

NMU partners with BLP for use of fiber cables

The Mining Journal (May 18, 2018)

New WMU student housing project expected to cost $45M

MLive (May 18, 2018)

NMU receives water testing results, will reopen three affected buildings Monday

WLUC TV (May 20, 2018)

Buildings reopened to the public, but NMU says don't drink the water

WNMU FM (May 21, 2018)

New tests reveal elevated lead levels [NMU]

The Mining Journal (May 21, 2018)

Mitchell explains pool decision to City Commission [LSSU]

The Sault News (May 22, 2018)

WSU C&IT begins two-year, $4 million project

The South End (May 23, 2018)

MSU-funded experimental art gallery to open in Detroit

Crain's Detroit Business (May 23, 2018)

Governance

Interim MSU President Engler details next steps, stops short of supporting trustees

Michigan Radio (May 18, 2018)

The free speech group that's about to 'flood the zone' [UM]

The Politico (May 23, 2018)

Higher Education Finance - Institutional Dynamics

MSU's $500M Nassar settlement could be trouble for university finances

Detroit Free Press (May 18, 2018)

7 ways Michigan State could pay for $500 million Nassar settlement

MLive (May 19, 2018)

Legislature holds the key to MSU's Nassar settlement

Crain's Detroit Business (May 21, 2018)

Moody's: MSU has cash to cover $500 million Nassar settlement

Crain's Detroit Business (May 22, 2018)

Michigan House changes Nassar bills after MSU legal settlement

Crain's Detroit Business (May 23, 2018)

Institutional Leadership

With $500-Million Payout, Michigan State President Says, 'The Dark Cloud Has Been Lifted'

The Chronicle of Higher Education (May 18, 2018)

LSSU board labels Mitchell's one-year tenure a success

The Sault News (May 21, 2018)

Labor Relations

University of Michigan lecturers demand higher salaries as contract ends [UM-D, UM-F]

MLive (May 22, 2018)

Leadership Transitions

UM appoints new vice president for IT

Crain's Detroit Business (May 18, 2018)

Engler names ally to MSU post after settlement

The Detroit News (May 21, 2018)

Michigan State names ex-Chief Justice Robert Young as general counsel

Detroit Free Press (May 21, 2018)

Michigan State names Robert Young as its new general counsel

MLive (May 21, 2018)

University Research Corridor appoints executive director [MSU, UM, WSU]

Crain's Detroit Business (May 24, 2018)

Western Michigan University names marketing chief

MLive (May 24, 2018)

Philanthropic Support

UM uses $30 million in gifts to establish Chad Carr Pediatric Brain Tumor Center

Crain's Detroit Business (May 20, 2018)

$3 million raised for WMU medical school to honor Stryker, Johnston

MLive (May 21, 2018)

SVSU honors alumnus, family for lead gift to College of Business campaign

The Midland Daily News (May 23, 2018)

Program Delivery

Special Report: Educating the next generation of teachers [FSU]

WPBN TV (May 21, 2018)

Recognitions & Awards

Wayne Law among best law schools in nation for practical training

Detroit Legal News (May 21, 2018)

Safety & Health

Former Eastern Michigan student sentenced in racist vandalism case

MLive (May 21, 2018)

House committee to pass scaled-back Nassar response bills [MSU]

Michigan Radio (May 22, 2018)

MSU launching emotional support app for students

WILX TV (May 23, 2018)

27 bills stemming from Nassar scandal get Michigan House OK [MSU]

Detroit Free Press (May 24, 2018)

Michigan House passes 27 Nassar-related bills [MSU]

The Detroit News (May 24, 2018)

Student Success

Wayne Law Commencement honors 149

Detroit Legal News (May 21, 2018)

Tuition

Engler to know soon Nassar settlement's impact on Michigan State tuition

MLive (May 21, 2018)

University Accountability

Why Michigan State moved to quickly settle Nassar lawsuits [WSU]

MLive (May 18, 2018)

Former MSU president Lou Anna Simon set to speak at Nassar-inspired U.S. Senate hearing

MLive (May 19, 2018)

Former MSU President Lou Anna Simon agrees to testify before U.S. Senate subcommittee

Lansing State Journal (May 19, 2018)

What's next at MSU after Nassar settlement? Investigations and reform

Detroit Free Press (May 20, 2018)

Grand Valley initiates intervention to turn around Abney Academy

MLive (May 22, 2018)

Ex-MSU football player sues over expulsion in sex assault claim [MSU]

The Detroit News (May 22, 2018)

Students protest for termination of WSU journalism professor

The South End (May 22, 2018)

Ex-Spartan Keith Mumphery sues Michigan State over sex assault expulsion

Detroit Free Press (May 22, 2018)

Michigan State quietly settles 'touching' case, clearing accused male student

Bridge Magazine (May 24, 2018)

Lessenberry resigns from Michigan Radio amid misconduct allegations [WSU]

Crain's Detroit Business (May 24, 2018)

Workforce Alignment

Help wanted: Teacher shortage hits Michigan's schools [GVSU, WSU]

MLive (May 21, 2018)

Part Three: Making the grade [NMU]

WLUC TV (May 23, 2018)

Commentaries

Michigan State Will Pay $500 Million to Abuse Victims. What Comes Next?

The New York Times (May 18, 2018)

Finley: Empathy shouldn't drive policy [MSU]

The Detroit News (May 19, 2018)

MSU's fiscal reckoning exposes governance void

Michigan Radio (May 19, 2018)

Editorial: With record-setting enrollment, MSU has opportunity to rebuild reputation

Lansing State Journal (May 20, 2018)

Nassar fiasco not over yet for MSU

The Alpena News (May 21, 2018)

You Can't Legislate Free Inquiry on Campus

The New York Times (May 21, 2018)

Howes: MSU can afford $500M Nassar settlement, but can it afford trustees?

The Detroit News (May 21, 2018)

The Dean's List

Senior spaniel takes day off to 'work' at Oakland University

The Oakland Press (May 18, 2018)

Quadruplets, longtime U of M fans, headed to Michigan State this fall

Lansing State Journal (May 23, 2018)

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