The latest news from Michigan's 15 public universities
February 4, 2022
MASU has published an updated-as-needed tracker of university operating statuses here:
Operational Status of Michigan Public Universities in Response to COVID-19
Featured Commentary
Opinion | Michigan has barrels of cash now, but don’t forget budget history
Bridge
(Feb. 4)
In the News
Academic Operations
MSU students excited to get back in the classroom
WILX TV
(Jan. 30)
MSU returns to in-person education -- Students, staff required to have COVID booster
WILX TV
(Jan. 31)
College Access & Affordability
The Office of Registrar shares information for upcoming registration cycle [OU]
The Oakland Post
(Feb. 1)
Diversity on Campus
Where OU stands as an LGBTQIA+ friendly campus
The Oakland Post
(Feb. 2)
Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement
CATA reduces MSU and Lansing bus routes due to driver shortage as classes resume
Lansing State Journal
(Jan. 28)
5 gallons of sewer water overflows near University of Michigan building
MLive
(Feb. 2)
Federal Policy
MSU professor would make history as the first Black woman on the Federal Reserve Board [UM]
MLive
(Feb. 3)
Michigan State professor nominated to Fed board defends herself against GOP attacks
Detroit Free Press
(Feb. 3)
Tens of thousands of Afghans have resettled across the U.S. Now, the challenge is making a home [EMU]
PBS NewsHour
(Feb. 3)
Governance & Speech
BOG elects new chair, vice chair [WSU]
The South End
(Jan. 30)
Higher Education Finance – Federal Funding & Financial Aid
OU to receive National Science Foundation funding for cybersecurity research
The Oakland Post
(Jan. 31)
OU professor earns Department of Energy grant for dark matter research
The Oakland Post
(Feb. 2)
Higher Education Finance — Institutional Dynamics
Michigan athletic department: $47.6 million deficit for 2021 fiscal year
Detroit Free Press
(Jan. 31)
Michigan State athletics suffers $15.4 million deficit in 2020-21 fiscal year
Detroit Free Press
(Jan. 31)
Higher Education Finance — Institutional Financial Aid
'Emotional roller coaster': What happens when 2 Mich. colleges mistakenly award scholarships [CMU, OU]
The Detroit News
(Jan. 28)
Oakland University mistakenly tells 5,500 students they won highest scholarship [CMU]
Detroit Free Press
(Jan. 29)
Oakland University mistakenly tells 5,500 students they won a nearly full-tuition scholarship [CMU]
MLive
(Jan. 29)
GV expands tuition-free program
Grand Valley Lanthorn
(Jan. 31)
Public Charter High School Grads Eligible For GVSU Scholarship
Mitech News
(Feb. 3)
LSSU Announces Two New Scholarships Honoring Alumni Community Members
WWTV TV
(Feb. 3)
Colleges Send Mistaken Acceptances Every Year. Why Does This Keep Happening? [CMU, OU]
The Chronicle of Higher Education
(Feb. 3)
Higher Education Finance — State Operating Support
States Show Recovery in Support for Higher Education
The Chronicle of Higher Education
(Feb. 1)
States Seek to Boost Higher Ed Budgets
Inside Higher Ed
(Feb. 4)
Institutional Leadership
Interim Provost addresses COVID-19, course modality at SGA meeting [CMU]
Central Michigan Life
(Feb. 1)
Read MLive’s appeal to Western Michigan University after FOIA denied for president’s evaluation
MLive
(Feb. 2)
Wilson, community members address struggles of first-generation students [WSU]
The South End
(Feb. 2)
Labor Relations
See new contract extension bonuses, buyout for WMU football coach Tim Lester
MLive
(Jan. 28)
Leadership Transitions
Former President Schlissel offered teaching, research slots at University of Michigan
Detroit Free Press
(Jan. 28)
CMU admissions director no longer works for university following scholarship controversy
WZZM TV
(Jan. 28)
Rebuilding trust, picking replacement part of interim University of Michigan president’s priorities
MLive
(Jan. 28)
Schlissel Offered Faculty Job at Michigan
Inside Higher Ed
(Jan. 31)
A look back at eight years of UMich under former U-M President Mark Schlissel
The Michigan Daily
(Feb. 1)
Central Michigan University’s admissions director is out after scholarship snafu
MLive
(Feb. 2)
Program Delivery
Cannabis chemistry degree offers rare opportunity for scientific discovery [LSSU]
Soo Today [Canada]
(Jan. 30)
Recognitions & Awards
CMU wins two awards in sustainability from EPA
Central Michigan Life
(Feb. 2)
Safety & Health
Campus Health officials outline new COVID-19 recommendations [WSU]
The South End
(Jan. 28)
Brendan Santo death prompts Michigan State to install fencing along Red Cedar River
Mlive
(Jan. 31)
COVID case drops could mean a lifting of restrictions at NMU
WNMU FM
(Feb. 2)
Western Michigan University cancels classes due to snowstorm
MLive
(Feb. 2)
Classes canceled again at Eastern Michigan, WCC remains in remote learning
MLive
(Feb. 3)
Strategic Planning
Wayne State University Sets Five-year Plan to Support Student, Institutional Success
dbusiness
(Feb. 1)
University Accountability
Judge rejects restraining order in Ferris State professor’s suspension over profanity-laced video
MLive
(Jan. 28)
Legislation aims to hold Michigan universities accountable for sexual assault cases [MSU, UM]
WILX TV
(Jan. 28)
Supreme Court declines to hear case of murdered GVSU student
Holland Sentinel
(Jan. 30)
UM investigating misconduct claims against No. 3-ranked hockey program [MTU, WMU]
The Detroit News
(Feb. 1)
Women win appeal in dispute over ending Michigan State swim, dive program
Lansing State Journal
(Feb. 1)
Michigan hockey under investigation
The Michigan Daily
(Feb. 1)
Schlissel dragged feet on independent oversight of sexual misconduct at U-M, sources say [MSU]
Detroit Free Press
(Feb. 4)
Workforce Alignment
WMU Urban Teacher Residency Program aims to assist with state's teacher shortage
WXMI TV
(Jan. 28)
SVSU to feature over 65 employers at summer job and internship fair
Midland Daily News
(Jan. 31)
Saginaw Valley State University holding job and internship fair
MLive
(Feb. 1)
WMU to hold annual February career fairs
Western Herald
(Feb. 1)
Commentaries
Opinion: We're infectious disease specialists at WSU. What COVID-19 has taught us so far
Detroit Free Press
(Feb. 1)
State and National Reports
Michigan in Context
Grapevine Fiscal Year 2022
SHEEO & Illinois State University
(February 2022)
Michigan ranks 41
st
in the nation for appropriations to higher education per capita at $218 per resident. The national average is $319 in funding per capita.
The Dean's List
The Lighter Side of the News
‘Charge!’ Big snow brings out snowball fight tradition at University of Michigan
MLive
(Feb. 3)
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