This Week in Michigan Public Higher Education News

June 12, 2020

The Presidents and Chancellors of Michigan's colleges and universities have a video message for our new and returning students: Stay strong and we'll see you soon!

MASU has published an updated-as-needed tracker of university operating statuses here:

Operational Status of Michigan Public Universities in Response to COVID-19.

Special Coverage: COVID-19 / Novel Coronavirus

Academic Operations

Fall Comes Into View [MSU]

Inside Higher Ed (June 9, 2020)

Michigan colleges vow to reopen in fall. Experts say read the fine print [MASU]

Bridge (June 10, 2020)

Michigan Tech University's Student Development Complex open for all MTU students in July

The Mining Journal (June 11, 2020)

Finance and Labor

University of Michigan sells nearly $1B in bonds in wake of coronavirus

WDIV TV (June 10, 2020)

Health and Medical Care

Norlite residents get connected thanks to NMU laptops

WNMU FM (June 5, 2020)

Housing and Dining Operations

Eastern Michigan University guarantees single rooms for students who don't want a roommate

Detroit Free Press (June 11, 2020)

EMU announces "EMU Single Room Guarantee"

The Eastern Echo (June 11, 2020)

EMU offers students discounted single rooms for fall

The Detroit News (June 11, 2020)

Eastern Michigan U Guarantees a Single Room for Students in the Fall Semester

Diverse Issues in Higher Education (June 11, 2020)

From full dorms to single-occupancy rooms, Michigan universities vary in approach to campus return [CMU, EMU, MSU, UM]

Crain's Detroit Business (June 11, 2020)

In The News

Diversity on Campus

Colleges response to students' offensive social media posts vary [WMU]

WWMT TV (June 10, 2020)

Enrollment

Amid pandemic, U.S. students look to colleges closer to home [MSU]

The Detroit News (June 6, 2020)

Federal Policy

UM opposes Trump's restrictions on Chinese students

The Detroit New (June 9, 2020)

University of Michigan leaders will 'strongly oppose' restrictions targeting Chinese students, faculty

MLive (June 9, 2020)

Higher Education Finance - Federal Funding & Financial Aid

COVID-19 impacts MSU students counted during the 2020 census

WLNS TV (June 10, 2020)

Higher Education Finance - Institutional Dynamics

MSU, Henry Ford partner to increase research, medical training

Lansing State Journal (June 9, 2020)

Henry Ford Health, MSU to partner on research, patient care, regional health campus in Detroit [WSU]

Crain's Detroit Business (June 9, 2020)

HIV clinic run by Wayne State pediatricians escapes loss of DMC backing, doctor says

Crain's Detroit Business (June 9, 2020)

Henry Ford Health System and Michigan State University Look to Solidify Partnership, Build Research Institute in Detroit

dbusiness (June 9, 2020)

Institutional Leadership

UM president on black enrollment: 'We've got a lot more work to do'

The Detroit News (June 5, 2020)

CMU President Appointed to New Michigan Workforce Development Board

WWTV TV (June 8, 2020)

Office of the President explains faked racist social media post, applauds peaceful protesters [WMU]

Western Herald (June 8, 2020)

What will GVSU look like this fall?

WZZM TV (June 10, 2020)

Michigan State has ideal leaders in Mel Tucker, school president in dual crises

Lansing State Journal (June 11, 2020)

Labor Relations

Petition created for retirement incentives for WMU support staff

The Western Herald (June 10, 2020)

NMU Board of Trustees accepts Technical and Office Professionals union contract

WLUC TV (June 11, 2020)

Leadership Transitions

CMU hires first VP of research and innovation

Crain's Detroit Business (June 7, 2020)

Founding dean of WMU medical school set to retire

MLive (June 8, 2020)

Philanthropic Support

One Good Thing: Record-breaking fundraising campaign at GVSU

WZZM TV (June 5, 2020)

Grand Valley's 'Laker Effect' campaign raises $130 million for scholarships, academic programs

MLive (June 9, 2020)

Recognitions & Awards

UM-Dearborn certified as veteran-friendly school

Press & Guide (June 7, 2020)

Michigan Medicine ranked 5th best hospital in U.S., 15th in the world by Newsweek

MLive (June 8, 2020)

Safety & Health

Michigan AG joins lawsuit against U.S. education secretary Betsy DeVos

MLive (June 5, 2020)

Student Success

International students face academic, career dilemmas as COVID-19 leaves future plans uncertain [US]

The Michigan Daily (June 9, 2020)

Tuition

Wayne State University freezes tuition for upcoming school year

Detroit Free Press (June 5, 2020)

BOG approves tuition freeze for 2021 fiscal year

The South End (June 5, 2020)

Wayne State freezes tuition, warns of budget cut [CMU, MSU]

The Detroit News (June 5, 2020)

University Accountability

Key witness in UM doctor case to be deposed

The Detroit News (June 10, 2020)

Former University of Michigan official who thought he fired doctor accused of sex abuse to be deposed

MLive (June 11, 2020)

Michigan lawmakers propose state watchdog over public universities in wake of sexual abuse scandals

MLive (June 11, 2020)

Workforce Alignment

Corporate America is taking the internship online this summer. Some experiences can't be replaced. [MTU]

The Washington Post (June 8, 2020)

Internships go virtual as coronavirus crisis turns plans upside down

Crain's Detroit Business (June 9, 2020)

Commentaries

Anthony: MSU faculty stand with Black colleagues, commit to being part of the solution

Lansing State Journal (June 4, 2020)

Floyd video confirms what Malice Green's peers knew. But will black lives matter more? [OU]

Detroit Free Press (June 6, 2020)

Opinion: Wayne State University works toward return to campus

The Detroit News (June 10, 2020)

Opinion | Many colleges have waived ACT, SAT tests amid pandemic. Why hasn't U-M?

Bridge (June 11, 2020)

State and National Reports

Michigan in Context

Moving Michigan Forward: Public Higher Education Finance Reforms to Bring College within Reach

The Century Foundation (June 2020)

This report concludes the state provides too little funding to public higher education in general but also not enough to institutions serving more diverse populations of students.

Michigan Association of State Universities | masu.org

Subscribe to This Week

STAY CONNECTED: