The latest news from Michigan's 15 public universities
February 26, 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
MSU moves into next enhanced physical distance directive phase
WILX TV
(Feb. 19)
Reactions to MSU's 2-year live on requirement
The State News
(Feb. 23)
WMU to hold Spring 2021 commencement virtually
Western Herald
(Feb. 24)
Collaboration
Private colleges in Michigan try new strategy: working together [NMU, WMU]
Crain’s Detroit Business
(Feb. 21)
Educational Attainment
How higher education is failing Black Americans in the Midwest [WSU]
Crain’s Detroit Business
(Feb. 21)
Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement
EMU renames engineering, technology college for alumni group that’s donated $20M
MLive
(Feb. 19)
Eastern Michigan to rename engineering and tech college after $5 million alumni gift
Crain’s Detroit Business
(Feb. 24)
Governance & Speech
ASNMU adopts resolution urging state senate to reconsider vote to block BOT appointee
The North Wind
(Feb. 22)
Higher Education Finance – Federal Funding & Financial Aid
$476,000 grant for autonomous vehicle research coming to University of Michigan
MLive
(Feb. 24)
Higher Education Finance — Institutional Dynamics
Day after being told its leaders 'failed,' UM-Dearborn reverses course, reinstates spring sports [UM]
The Detroit News
(Feb. 19)
Higher Education Finance — Institutional Financial Aid
Ferris State launches tuition program for high-performing students with high financial need
WZZM TV
(Feb. 19)
Ferris State University Launches Free Tuition Program for Low-Income Students
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
(Feb. 19)
GV Pledge intends to create opportunities, advance equity in local communities
Grand Valley Lanthorn
(Feb. 22)
Higher Education Finance — Other State Support
Over 100,000 additional students qualify for Michigan Tuition Incentive Program [MSU]
The State News
(Feb. 25)
Higher Education Finance — State Capital Outlay
Ferris board approves construction of $29.5M Center for Virtual Learning building
WPBN
(Feb. 19)
Ferris State University Unveils Plans for Center for Virtual Learning
WWTV TV
(Feb. 22)
Ferris State to build nearly $30M Center for Virtual Learning
Big Rapids Pioneer
(Feb. 22)
Ferris State University to break ground on $29.5M Center for Virtual Learning this spring
MLive
(Feb. 23)
Institutional Leadership
President Davies to give State of the University Address
Central Michigan Life
(Feb. 24)
Labor Relations
Librarians, archivists, curators seek to unionize at University of Michigan
MLive
(Feb. 26)
Leadership Transitions
Three chief diversity officer finalists named [CMU]
The Morning Sun
(Feb. 22)
CMU names chief diversity officer finalists
Central Michigan Life
(Feb. 22)
UM-Dearborn’s new Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs is an ardent fan of Ohio State athletics [WSU]
Press & Guide
(Feb. 23)
Public Health
AAPS, Michigan Medicine vaccine partnership a ‘game-changer’ in students’ return to classroom, officials say
MLive
(Feb. 24)
Recognitions & Awards
Sports, bars, student groups among ‘alternative factors’ landing University of Michigan top ranking in new report
MLive
(Feb. 24)
CMU ranks high in sustainability efforts according to report
Central Michigan Life
(Feb. 24)
Eastern Michigan University one of nation’s most military friendly universities, report shows [NMU]
MLive
(Feb. 25)
Safety & Health
NMU is prepared to start vaccinating students and faculty when vaccines arrive
WLUC TV
(Feb. 19)
SVSU announces new campus mental health center
MLive
(Feb. 19)
3 venomous spiders cause closure of University of Michigan library [MSU, UM-D]
MLive
(Feb. 23)
U-M undergraduate library reopens after poisonous spider scare
WDIV TV
(Feb. 23)
WMU taking steps to prevent COVID-19 variant spread
Western Herald
(Feb. 23)
CMU starting suicide prevention campaign aimed at helping men
WNEM TV
(Feb. 24)
University of Michigan: We shouldn't have closed library after recluse spiders found
The Detroit News
(Feb. 24)
WMU launches Campus Compass, ‘quick pulse’ survey of student needs
Western Herald
(Feb. 24)
College in the time of COVID: What students are doing and feeling in this unprecedented year [UM]
Michigan Radio
(Feb. 24)
Record levels of anxiety, depression found in college students, University of Michigan study finds
MLive
(Feb. 26)
University Accountability
Judge dismisses lawsuit from woman who accused three MSU basketball players of raping her
Lansing State Journal
(Feb. 26)
Workforce Alignment
Wayne Law hosts annual Public Interest Career Fair
Detroit Legal News
(Feb. 22)
“Osteopathic profession booming,” says MSU dean “Diverse experiences empower our entire curriculum"
WKAR FM
(Feb. 24)
State and National Reports
Michigan in Context
Digest of Education Statistics, 2019
National Center for Educational Statistics
(February 2021)
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