November 2, 2018

Congratulations to Ferris State University President David L. Eisler on being selected to provide the President to Presidents Lecture this week at the Annual Meeting of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities.

Read his lecture, Life Lessons - The Presidency With a Small "p" here .

In The News

Collaboration

Corktown Center partners with WSU to bring health care to underserved

The Oakland Press (Oct. 28, 2018)

College Access & Affordability

Report: More low-income, first-gen students attending UM

The Detroit News (Oct. 30, 2018)

Free tuition brings more low-income students to the University of Michigan

Bridge Magazine (Oct. 31, 2018)

Less Accessible, Less Affordable [UM]

Inside Higher Ed (Oct. 31, 2018)

Diversity on Campus

What Happens When a College's Affirmative-Action Policy Is Found Illegal [UM]

The Atlantic (Oct. 26, 2018)

Economic Development

NMU cyber range hub announcement could lead to new jobs in the U.P. [UM-F]

WLUC TV (Nov. 1, 2018)

Educational Attainment

MSU survey: Job market stays strong for college graduates

WLNS TV (Oct. 25, 2018)

Enrollment

University of Michigan sees enrollment growth on Ann Arbor campus

MLive (oct. 30, 2018)

Breaking down 2018 enrollment trends at the University of Michigan

MLive (Oct. 30, 2018)

University of Michigan enrollment grows on Ann Arbor campus

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

See enrollment numbers for each of UM's 19 schools and colleges

MLive (Nov. 1, 2018)

Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement

Frogger Solution: Houghton calls for College Avenue turn lane at Tech

The Daily Mining Gazette (Oct. 26, 2018)

NMU holds grand opening for Studio 102

WBUP TV (Oct. 26, 2018)

Utility opens battery facility on college campus [MSU, WMU]

Grand Rapids Business Journal (Oct. 26, 2018)

Northern Michigan University unveils new Studio 102

WLUC TV (Oct. 26, 2018)

EMU considers purchasing 11 acres of property adjacent to campus

MLive (Oct. 26, 2018)

Oakland University negotiating to buy The Palace

The Detroit News (Oct. 26, 2018)

Oakland University in talks to buy Palace of Auburn Hills

Detroit Free Press (Oct. 26, 2018)

Paul: Oakland's potential uses for The Palace are limitless, and mysterious

The Detroit News (Oct. 26, 2018)

Oakland University said to be in talks to buy Palace of Auburn Hills

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

NMU faculty has new way to record online teaching

The Mining Journal (Oct. 27, 2018)

Oakland University unveils $46M renovation of student center

The Oakland Press (Oct. 27, 2018)

Corporate demand for renewable energy to drive new projects in Michigan [GVSU, WMU]

MiBiz (Oct. 28, 2018)

2 schools getting new sites for cybersecurity training [NMU, UM-F]

The Detroit News (Oct. 29, 2018)

New Cyber Hubs at Northern Michigan University and University of Michigan-Flint [UM, WSU]

WJMN TV (Oct. 29, 2018)

2 Michigan universities getting new sites for cybersecurity training [NMU, UM-F]

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

Governor announces new cyber hub at NMU

WLUC FM (Oct. 29, 2018)

Two new Michigan Cyber Range hubs at NMU, UM-Flint

TechCentury (Oct. 29, 2018)

Governance & Speech

MSU board candidates face issues of trust, choice of next president [UM, WSU]

The Detroit News (Oct. 27, 2018)

Linwood woman named to Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control by Governor

WLEW FM (Oct. 28, 2018)

Higher Education Finance - Institutional Dynamics

EMU sports likely to compete independently if reinstated, president says

MLive (Oct. 25, 2018)

MSU College of Law, previously private and independent, to become a part of the university

Lansing State Journal (Oct. 26, 2018)

MSU to issue half-billion dollars in bonds to cover Nassar settlement

WLNS TV (Oct. 26, 2018)

Engler changes MSU's compliance structure. Here's why experts are skeptical.

Detroit Free Press (Oct. 29, 2018)

U-M Ann Arbor biosciences initiative invests $45M in groundbreaking research

All About Ann Arbor (Oct. 29, 2018)

Higher Education Finance - State Capital Outlay

GVSU breaks ground on third health building

The Holland Sentinel (Oct. 28, 2018)

Higher Education in the 2018 Elections

In Conversation: Andrea Fischer Newman, Incumbent for University Board of Regents [UM]

The Michigan Daily (Oct. 25, 2018)

Gretchen Whitmer: I'll pay to fix Michigan by 'closing loopholes'

Bridge Magazine (Oct. 26, 2018)

U.S. Sen. Stabenow makes UM-Dearborn appearance ahead of midterm elections

The Michigan Journal (Oct. 27, 2018)

In Conversation: Andrew Richner, Republican Incumbent for Board of Regents [UM]

The Michigan Daily (Oct. 28, 2018)

Could this be the year Michigan college students actually vote?

Bridge Magazine (Oct. 29, 2018)

Senator Debbie Stabenow Makes "Made In Michigan" Tour Stop At Eastern Michigan University

WEMU FM (Oct. 29, 2018)

Whitmer, Schuette trade barbs in final gubernatorial debate [MSU]

The State News (Oct. 30, 2018)

Debbie Stabenow sews up last leg of election with stop at Detroit Denim [EMU, MSU, UM, WSU]

Michigan Chronicle (Oct. 2018)

Candidate profile: MSU trustee candidate Brianna Scott

WLNS TV (Oct. 30, 2018)

Debbie Stabenow on campus at Western Michigan University

WKZO (Oct. 31, 2018)

Whitmer and Schuette answer questions at the Detroit Economic Club

Michigan Radio (Oct. 31, 2018)

ELECTION 2018: Gretchen Whitmer Q&A [MSU]

The Oakland Press (Oct. 31, 2018)

MSU Board of Trustee Candidate Profile: Kelly Tebay

WLNS TV (Oct. 31, 2018)

ELECTION 2018: Bill Schuette Q&A [MSU, UM, WSU]

The Oakland Press (Oct. 31, 2018)

Meet the MSU Board of Trustees candidates

The State News (Nov. 1, 2018)

Whitmer, Schuette discuss plans for higher education [MSU]

The State News (Nov. 1, 2018)

MI Election 2018: Democratic MSU Trustee candidates Brianna Scott and Kelly Tebay

WKAR FM (Nov. 1, 2018)

Institutional Leadership

NMU president gives update to community leaders

WLUC TV (Oct. 26, 2018)

Erickson talks enrollment, updates [NMU]

The Mining Journal (Oct. 27, 2018)

Safety & Health

CMU shooting suspect found competent for trial

WOOD TV (Oct. 31, 2018)

Schuette files to reinstates charges in CMU sexual assault case

The Morning Sun (Oct. 31, 2018)

Student Success

Focus On EMU: Getting First-Generation College Students Off To A Good Start

WEMU FM (Oct. 27, 2018)

Tuition

Michigan State University still plans tuition freeze for next fall

MLive (Oct. 28, 2018)

University Accountability

Nassar survivors: MSU continues to ignore a promise to them

WEYI TV (Oct. 25, 2018)

Engler: Nassar victims aid fund should reopen in 3-4 months

The Detroit News (Oct. 26, 2018)

Police examining unauthorized spending at Eastern Michigan University faculty union

Detroit Free Press (Oct. 29, 2018)

MSU battles own insurer over injured employee four years after accident

WLNS TV (Oct. 29, 2018)

EMU faculty union forwards misappropriated funds concerns to police

MLive (Oct. 30, 2018)

Settlement agreement reached in discrimination complaint against Northern Michigan University

WLUC TV (Oct. 30, 2018)

Report: Former MSU Alumni Association exec made 'severe, persistent' sexual advances

Lansing State Journal (Oct. 31, 2018)

Opera singer, U-M professor denies sexual assault allegations

Detroit Free Press (Oct. 31, 2018)

MSU report: Ex-alumni chief sexually harassed student

The Detroit News (Oct. 31, 2018)

Investigation findings released on ex-MSU Alumni Association director

WILX TV (Nov. 1, 2018)

WMU-Cooley Law settles lawsuit with bar association

MLive (Nov. 1, 2018)

Former MSU Alumni Association director was a mentor to her, then he made a sexual advance

Lansing State Journal (Nov. 1, 2018)

Commentaries

Opinion | College students have the power to change elections. Will they? [UM]

Bridge Magazine (Oct. 29, 2018)

The Dean's List

NASA probe named for MSU grad sets speed, distance records while on path for sun

MLive (Oct. 30, 2018)

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