The latest news from Michigan's 15 public universities
July 8, 2022
In the News
College Access & Affordability
The technology that could make college admissions fairer — and more transparently priced [GVSU, MSU, MTU, NMU]
Crain’s Detroit Business
(July 7)
Economic Development
Inside the Upper Peninsula's surprising tech business boom [MTU]
Crain’s Detroit Business
(July 7)
U.P. company aims to be 'the Ford of satellite engines' [MTU]
Crain’s Detroit Business
(July 7)
This company turns nonrecyclable plastic into fuel. Now it needs to make it profitable.
Crain’s Detroit Business
(July 7)
Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement
Newest 6E WiFi now available at University of Michigan’s Ann Arbor, Dearborn campuses
MLive
(July 1)
Eastern Michigan University to invest $200M to overhaul student housing
WDIV TV
(July 1)
Battle Creek Unlimited set to acquire the Kendall Center from Western Michigan University
Battle Creek Enquirer
(July 1)
Michigan State building safety barrier after drowning [GVSU]
The Detroit News
(July 2)
Lawmakers propose allowing alcohol sales at Michigan college sports games [UM, MSU, WSU, CMU, WMU]
The Detroit News
(July 7)
Bipartisan bills would allow alcohol sales at college sporting events in Michigan [MSU, UM]
Detroit Free Press
(July 7)
Higher Education Finance – Federal Funding & Financial Aid
NOAA doubles five-year grant to $53 million for Great Lakes researchers at University of Michigan
Michigan Radio
(July 4)
Higher Education Finance — State Operating Support
Michigan's $76B budget targets 6 areas for major cash infusions
The Detroit News
(July 1)
State lawmakers pump $100 million earmark into Ross, Ilitch UM Detroit Center for Innovation project [WSU]
Crain’s Detroit Business
(July 1)
‘A generational budget.’ Educators praise state investment in Michigan schools [UM, MASU]
MLive
(July 1)
UP projects, schools get significant funding in new $76B state budget plan [NMU]
WLUC TV
(July 1)
6 metro Detroit projects to receive millions in new Michigan state budget [UM, WSU]
Detroit Free Press
(July 2)
$76B budget heads to Whitmer with a focus on education, infrastructure [MSU, SVSU, UM]
MLive
(July 4)
$303 million -- State approves funding increase for Michigan State University
WILX TV
(July 7)
State funding for Michigan State University up 4% in new budget
WKAR FM
(July 7)
State of Michigan approves funding increase for university [MSU]
The State News
(July 7)
Higher Education in the 2022 Elections
Cuts abound as GOP gov. candidates pitch plans for state government [GVSU]
MLive
(July 7)
Institutional Leadership
‘She had spunk’: Wife of former MSU president remembered for founding Safe Place shelter
MLive
(July 2)
Labor Relations
Get paid at least $15 an hour with these University of Michigan dining jobs
MLive
(July 7)
Program Delivery
OU students learn tropical field ecology in Ecuador
The Oakland Post
(July 1)
Staffers at Michigan State's Native American Institute fear MSU aims to close center
Lansing State Journal
(July 2)
Wayne County partners with Wayne State University to operate Medical Examiner’s Office
Press & Guide
(July 7)
Student Success
How Michigan adults, college dropouts are getting help to finish college degrees [OU, WSU]
The Detroit News
(July 6)
Tuition
NMU board OKs new tuition, fee rates
The Mining Journal
(July 1)
BOT unanimously approves 3.9% tuition increase, $273.5M budget
The Oakland Post
(July 7)
The Dean's List
The Lighter Side of the News
'Truly disgusting': University of Michigan regent's 8-hour Delta flight goes without water
The Detroit News
(July 7)
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