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Academic Operations
Michigan State University awarding three slain students with posthumous degrees
Lansing State Journal (May 1)
3 killed in MSU shooting to receive posthumous degrees this weekend
The Detroit News (May 2)
Collaboration
Agreement between KCC and GVSU eases transfer concerns for students [WMU]
Second Wave Southwest Michigan (May 4)
College Access & Affordability
Some parents with kids in college still have their own student debt. New legislation could help. [EMU]
Michigan Advance (Apr. 30)
Economic Development
Michigan State invests in $38M apartment development near Henry Ford Hospital
Crain’s Detroit Business (May 2)
A new Traverse City tech event gives northern Michigan entrepreneurs a place to pitch [MSU, MTU]
Crain’s Detroit Business (May 5)
Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement
WMU Board gives an official name to the area that used to be called "The Flagpoles”
WMUK FM (Apr. 28)
NMU library to get needed upgrades
The Mining Journal (May 1)
Eastern Michigan U Taps Utilities Partnership to Help Fund Infrastructure Improvements, Academic Programs, Student Retention
Campus Technology (May 2)
MTU approves new residence hall
The Daily Mining Gazette (May 3)
Michigan Tech University Board of Trustees Approves Building New Residence Hall
Radio Results Network (May 3)
MSU's Rock still for first time in generation as campus mourns
Lansing State Journal (May 3)
Governance & Speech
Wayne State students denounce anti-Muslim incident on campus
The Detroit News (Apr. 29)
Higher Education Finance — Institutional Dynamics
Unanimously approved: WMU to sell alcohol for general admission seating during 2023-24 football season
WXMI TV (Apr. 28)
WMU to apply for five liquor licenses for 2023 fall football season
WWMT TV (Apr. 28)
WMU hopes to sell alcohol at football games this season
MLive (Apr. 28)
Higher Education Finance — State Capital Outlay
$130M launches electric vehicle research center at University of Michigan
MLive (May 1)
Higher Education Finance — State Student Financial Aid
Michigan EV Scholars program gives college students $10,000 scholarships: What's required [FSU, MSU, MTU, UM]
Detroit Free Press (Apr. 30)
State Treasury Opens Applications For Fostering Futures Scholarship
Michigan Chronicle (May 3)
Higher Education in the 2022 Elections
SVSU student honored for midterm election engagement efforts
MLive (May. 1)
Institutional Leadership
Academics Fall For and Fret About Technology [MSU]
Inside Higher Ed (May 5)
Labor Relations
Grade orders become new flash point in UM graduate students' strike
The Detroit News (Apr. 28)
Hello, Ann Arbor: University of Michigan graduation day; student grades threatened by strike
MLive (Apr. 28)
University of Michigan graduate workers protest during commencement weekend
Michigan Advance (Apr. 29)
Striking U. of Michigan Grad Students Aren’t Submitting Grades. The University Wants Faculty to Fill In.
The Chronicle of Higher Education (May 1)
Striking U of M grad workers remain defiant as contract talks continue
Michigan Advance (May 2)
Strikers file grievance for lack of payment from University of Michigan
MLive (May 4)
Leadership Transitions
Here are the details of new CMU women's hoops coach Kristin Haynie's contract [MSU]
The Detroit News (Apr. 28)
Ferris State names new VP of governmental and external affairs
Pioneer (May 4)
Philanthropic Support
Eastern Michigan University receives $130K to renovate campus food pantry
WDIV TV (May 4)
Program Delivery
Lake Superior State rolls out yearlong nursing program to boost rural health care
Crain’s Detroit Business (May 1)
LSSU stars rural nurse certificate program
The Sault Star (May 2)
1 new major, 3 new minors added at WMU – including esports
MLive (May 4)
MTU approves addition of nursing program, pre-planning for new residence hall
WLUC TV (May 4)
Recognitions & Awards
Dearborn Heights woman named Truman Scholar at University of Michigan
Press & Guide (May 3)
Safety & Health
Michigan State officials say more than 1,600 door locks planned, more cameras
Lansing State Journal (Apr. 28)
MSU to introduce upgrades to campus security with new locks, cameras
WILX TV (Apr. 28)
Oakland University rescinds COVID vaccine mandate
The Detroit News (May 1)
Michigan State University continues to make security upgrades for campus safety
WKAR FM (May 2)
Oakland University lifts COVID-19 vaccine mandate
CBS Detroit (May 2)
Wayne State chief says body cam proves officer was justified in unleashed dog shooting
Detroit Free Press (May 4)
Strategic Planning
NMU unveils new alignment plan
WNMU FM (Apr. 28)
Student Success
WMU awards 2,331 degrees during Spring commencement
WWMT TV (Apr. 28)
On Saturday, a chance for Black WSU upcoming grads to acknowledge achievements
The Detroit News (Apr. 28)
University of Michigan celebrates 2023 Spring Commencement
MLive (Apr. 29)
Michigan Tech grads celebrate commencement
WLUC TV (Apr. 29)
Michigan State University commencement: What to know
Lansing State Journal (Apr. 30)
WMU commencement celebrates over 2,300 new graduates
Western Herald (Apr. 30)
UM-Flint celebrates over 850 graduates with spring commencement
WWMT TV (Apr. 30)
Ferris set to salute nearly 1,600 graduates at May 5-6 commencement
Pioneer (May 1)
About 1,900 students earn degrees at Eastern Michigan graduation
MLive (May 3)
MSU graduates ready to face future challenges after overcoming difficult year
WILX TV (May 3)
MSU commencement begins, more than 9,500 graduating
WLNS TV (May 4)
Tuition
Grand Valley State University board approves 4.7% tuition increase
MLive (Apr. 28)
Michigan Tech board OKs budget
The Daily Mining Gazette (May 1)
University Accountability
Wayne State doctor alleges retaliation after he stood up for Black patients
Detroit Free Press (Apr. 30)
Workforce Alignment
In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, universities expand nurse training options [LSSU, MTU, NMU]
Bridge (May 1)
Crystal Mountain, Ferris State University Enter ‘First-of-its-Kind’ Partnership Agreement
WWTV TV (May 2)
Ferris, Crystal Mountain partner to expand employment opportunities
Pioneer (May 2)
Internship program successful in 1st year [NMU]
The Mining Journal (May 3)
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