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April 30, 2021
MASU has published an updated-as-needed tracker of university operating statuses here:
Operational Status of Michigan Public Universities in Response to COVID-19
In the News
Academic Operations
Ferris State to host spring virtual commencement
Big Rapids Pioneer
(Apr. 23)
Michigan families push back against virtual college graduation ceremonies
The Detroit News
(Apr. 24)
Planning to attend an MSU graduation ceremony? Here's what you need to know
Lansing State Journal
(Apr. 29)
Graduations resume at Michigan State University on Friday
WILX TV
(Apr. 29)
Finlandia graduation tonight, Tech celebration Friday
Keweenaw Report
(Apr. 29)
College Access & Affordability
Research shows decline in FAFSA applications, but WMU students plan on applying
WSMH
(Apr. 25)
Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement
WMU studying techniques for longer-lasting, sustainable buildings
WOOD TV
(Apr. 22)
WMU creates new committee to revise Climate Action Plan
Western Herald
(Apr. 23)
Everything to know about new student center to open August 2022 [WMU]
Western Herald
(Apr. 26)
WMU Prepares Three Dorms for Demolition
Spaces 4 learning
(Apr. 27)
One year later: Tech marks anniversary of COVID lab
The Mining Journal
(Apr. 28)
Federal Policy
Biden Proposes Free Community College, Pell Expansion
Inside Higher Ed
(Apr. 28)
Higher Education Finance — Institutional Dynamics
GVSU to start transition toward cashless campus
WOOD TV
(Apr. 24)
MSU swim & dive team hold rally
WLNS TV
(Apr. 24)
GVSU to become cashless campus
WZZM TV
(Apr. 26)
Higher Education Finance — State Operating Support
Declines in state appropriations cause tuition to rise [UM, MASU]
Washtenaw Voice
(Apr. 28)
Labor Relations
NMU faculty union holds rally to unfreeze pay while the Board of Trustees is on campus
WLUC TV
(Apr. 29)
Leadership Transitions
Long-Time Ann Arbor Journalist And EMU Fixture Geoff Larcom Looks Back As He Moves Forward
WEMU FM
(Apr. 29)
Philanthropic Support
Michigan Couple Donates $52M to College Scholarships [GVSU, MTU, SVSU]
dbusiness
(Apr. 26)
Saginaw Valley State University receives the largest single gift donation for scholarships
WSMH
(Apr. 26)
Saginaw Valley State University gets its largest gift ever, $6M for scholarships [GVSU]
MLive
(Apr. 27)
Philanthropists gift $52 million to four universities [GVSU, MTU, SVSU]
University Business
(Apr. 27)
Michigan couple donates $19M in scholarship funds to Grand Valley State University [MTU, SVSU]
MLive
(Apr. 28)
U-M Art Museum Awarded $5M in Chinese Ceramics, Endowment
dbusiness
(Apr. 29)
Program Delivery
Criminal justice students partner with MSP to crack cold case murders through new program [WMU]
Western Herald
(Apr. 27)
Public Health
Flint residents affected by water crisis may be getting exposed to harmful radiation [MSU]
Detroit Free Press
(Apr. 28)
WUPHD resumes Johnson & Johnson use [MTU]
The Daily Mining Gazette
(Apr. 29)
Safety & Health
UM will require COVID-19 vaccine for students living on campus [MSU, OU, UM-D, WSU]
The Detroit News
(Apr. 23)
COVID-19 vaccination required for University of Michigan students living on campus in fall [OU, MASU]
MLive
(Apr. 23)
Students, staff need negative COVID-19 test, vaccination at University of Michigan-Dearborn this fall
MLive
(Apr. 23)
UM to require COVID-19 vaccinations for students living on Ann Arbor campus [OU]
Crain’s Detroit Business
(Apr. 23)
University of Michigan students must get COVID-19 vaccine to live on Ann Arbor campus [UM-D]
Detroit Free Press
(Apr. 23)
U-M Dearborn to require COVID-19 vaccinations for students or negative test
Press & Guide
(Apr. 24)
Michigan GOP pushes to ban vaccine passports, university mandates [OU, UM, UM-D, WSU, MASU]
Bridge
(Apr. 26)
Plan aims to address sexual assault in Michigan State University campus community
MLive
(Apr. 27)
Michigan State Publishes Sexual Misconduct Prevention Plan
Inside Higher Ed
(Apr. 28)
MSU unveils most comprehensive plan post-Nassar to combat sexual misconduct on campus
Lansing State Journal
(Apr. 28)
WMU says COVID-19 vaccines are not required for students, but discussions are being held
WWMT TV
(Apr. 28)
COVID cases declining at University of Michigan, now represent 4% of Washtenaw County cases
MLive
(Apr. 28)
MSU releases 5-year plan to address sexual assault, harassment after Nassar scandal
The Detroit News
(Apr. 30)
Vaccine Politics [OU, UM, UM-D, MASU]
Inside Higher Ed
(Apr. 30)
Student Success
Graduating class reflects, prepares for future [NMU]
The North Wind
(Apr. 23)
SVSU students talk about graduation during a pandemic
MLive
(Apr. 26)
CMU Graduates Reflect on Last Year of College During Pandemic, If They Feel Prepared for the Future
WWTV TV
(Apr. 29)
UM-Dearborn man to graduate 26 years after starting college
Press & Guide
(Apr. 29)
Tuition
WMU Trustees approve flat rate tuition system, PPP loan for WMUK-FM
Western Herald
(Apr. 24)
University Accountability
Past Students Say Professor of Rock ’n’ Roll Sexually Harassed Them [UM]
The New York Times
(Apr. 23)
Former U-M American Culture lecturer accused of sexual misconduct
The Michigan Daily
(Apr. 23)
EMU graduate facing 13 sex assault charges gets plea offer
Detroit Free Press
(Apr. 26)
Workforce Alignment
Pandemic, workload, burnout pushes Michigan teacher shortage over the edge. Who will replace them? [EMU, FSU]
MLive
(Apr. 25)
Commentaries
The ‘Flagship’ Folly [MSU, UM]
The Chronicle of Higher Education
(Apr. 28)
NMU virtual commencement set for Saturday
The Mining Journal
(Apr. 29)
The Dean's List
The Lighter Side of the News
Remembering Reggie, the University of Michigan’s celebrity campus corgi, who has died
MLive
(Apr. 27)
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