The latest news from Michigan's 15 public universities
May 27, 2022
Featured Commentaries
Opinion: Pandemic of hate is damaging our society. How will we fight back?
(by OU Pres. Ora Pescovitz)
The Detroit News
(May 23)
Opinion | State higher ed investment must lead to innovation, student supports
(by Rep. Ben Frederick)
Bridge
(May 26)
In the News
Enrollment
A 5th Straight Semester of Enrollment Declines
Inside Higher Ed
(May 26)
Michigan colleges experience nation’s worst spring enrollment dive, new report shows
MLive
(May 27)
[Note that MASU believes there is a major data discrepancy in the report this article cites. The story is updated with comment from MASU and what we believe to be the correct data.]
Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement
With Schlissel moved out, UM dropping $15M on president’s house renovations
MLive
(May 20)
President’s Residence at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor to undergo $15M rehab
WDIV TV
May 20)
Michigan universities expand into eSports in a big way [GVSU, FSU, WMU, UM, MSU]
WKAR FM
(May 20)
WMU closes central campus for construction
Western Herald
(May 23)
Higher Education Finance – Federal Funding & Financial Aid
$5M grants for mental health, cancer research and more coming to University of Michigan [EMU]
MLive
(May 23)
Michigan invests $1.5 million in semiconductor job pipeline [UM]
MLive
(May 24)
Higher Education Finance — State Capital Outlay
WMU BoT approves state funding for Dunbar renovations
The Western Herald
(May 25)
Higher Education Finance — State Student Financial Aid
MET to award $1.5M in tuition assistance
WLUC TV
(May 26)
Michigan begins $1.5 million tuition giveaway
WNEM TV
(May 26)
Labor Relations
UNTF negotiates tentative agreement to contract with MSU
The State News
(May 27)
Leadership Transitions
U-M Ross School of Business Appoints Sharon Matusik as New Dean
DBusiness
(May 20)
UM, Wayne State name new business school deans
Crain’s Detroit Business
(May 23)
Wayne State Names Virginia Franke Kleist Dean of Mike Ilitch School of Business
DBusiness
(May 24)
Philanthropic Support
Eastern Michigan University receives $1M gift for new 3D Arts Complex
WDIV TV
(May 26)
Program Delivery
In fear of Roe v. Wade reversal, University of Michigan creates abortion task force [UM-D, UM-F]
MLive
(May 25)
University of Michigan forms task force to 'mitigate the impact' of possible abortion ban
Detroit Free Press
(May 25)
UMich forms task force in response to potential statewide abortion ban in Michigan
The Michigan Daily
(May 26)
Recognitions & Awards
Best colleges in Michigan
WNEM TV
(May 24)
CMU named Michigan Veteran Connector school
The Morning Sun
(May 26)
Safety & Health
NMU reinstates mask requirement
The Mining Journal
(May 27)
Student Success
Special ceremony honors pandemic graduates [WSU]
The South End
(May 23)
University Accountability
Incomplete record-keeping limited Eastern Michigan sex assault inquiry: report
The Detroit News
(May 20)
What Eastern Michigan University’s Title IX review found after sex assault cases
Detroit Free Press
(May 20)
EMU releases external report of its handling of fraternity rape cases
MLive
(May 20)
U-M, insurance company reach settlement over Philbert victim payout
Detroit Free Press
(May 25)
No test, no job: Fired staffer sues University of Michigan over COVID testing mandate [MSU]
MLive
(May 25)
EMU releases final investigation report on sexual assault allegations against fraternity members
The Eastern Echo
(May 25)
Cost of EMU investigation into alleged rapes: More than $500,000
The Detroit News
(May 25)
Workforce Alignment
Summer internships opening for college students across UP [MSU, MTU, NMU, UM]
WLUC TV
(May 25)
Commentaries
Are We Taking Gen Ed for Granted? [WSU]
Inside Higher Ed
(May 26)
Quotable Quotes
“The company wanted an East Lansing location because of its proximity to and partnership with Michigan State University…”
German company plans to invest over $26 million, create 46 high-paying East Lansing jobs [MSU]
Lansing State Journal
(May 25)
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