The latest news from Michigan's 15 public universities
October 29, 2021
In the News
College Access & Affordability
Ferris State University promotes upcoming virtual open houses
WPBN TV
(Oct. 22)
Enrollment
UM's Ann Arbor enrollment exceeds 50,000 students for the first time
The Detroit News
(Oct. 21)
Largest ever student body at University of Michigan this fall, officials say
MLive
(Oct. 22)
Michigan high school graduation drop challenges college enrollment [MASU]
Big Rapids Pioneer
(Oct. 26)
Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement
Environmental company assessing former hospital property as part of NMU Foundation, UPHS-Marquette tentative partnership
WNMU TV
(Oct. 26)
NMU forum addresses capital projects
The Mining Journal
(Oct. 28)
Governance & Speech
University of Michigan students demand systemwide change in climate strike protest
MLive
(Oct. 22)
Board of Trustees to hold second meeting of the semester Oct. 29 [MSU]
The State News
(Oct. 26)
BOT holds special meeting, hears student and faculty statements, discusses financial statements [NMU]
The North Wind
(Oct. 29)
Higher Education Finance — Institutional Dynamics
MSU vs UM presents staffing challenges
WILX TV
(Oct. 25)
UM-MSU: The 2 rival Michigan universities compete in more than just football
MLive
(Oct. 26)
Northern Michigan University’s Board of Trustees approves 2022 budget
WLUC TV
(Oct. 28)
Higher Education Finance — State Capital Outlay
Eastern Michigan University’s Board of Regents approves $42.5 million renovation of Roosevelt Hall
The Eastern Echo
(Oct. 26)
NMU looking to complete 7 major campus projects within the next 3 years
WNMU FM
(Oct. 27)
Institutional Leadership
University of Michigan president addresses sex abuse protest in front of his house for first time
MLive
(Oct. 21)
State of The University Address recognizes budget shortfall and enrollment decrease, highlights areas of growth [OU]
The Oakland Post
(Oct. 22)
Ferris President Eisler honored by Cesar E. Chavez Committee
Huron Daily Tribune
(Oct. 28)
Dr. Fritz Erickson confirms Twitter account is his [NMU]
The North Wind
(Oct. 29)
Labor Relations
UPDATE: Nurses union calls for support of NMU faculty at Tuesday University forum
WLUC TV
(Oct. 25)
Northern Michigan University students march in support of faculty
WLUC TV
(Oct. 26)
Leadership Transitions
Senior Vice Provost steps down after two months of unknown job status [CMU]
Central Michigan Life
(Oct. 27)
Philanthropic Support
Anonymous donor gives Grand Valley State $2M to create full-ride scholarship for first-generation students
MLive
(Oct. 24)
Grand Valley gets $2 million donation to create new scholarship program
Holland Sentinel
(Oct. 24)
University of Michigan to build new computer science building with $25M gift
WDIV TV
(Oct. 25)
$40M gift to UM aims to help first-generation college students
The Detroit News
(Oct. 28)
A $40 million gift will help 1st-generation students at the University of Michigan
The Associated Press
(Oct. 28)
Program Delivery
Are Upstart Online Providers Getting Better at Teaching Than Traditional Colleges? [GVSU]
EdSurge
(Oct. 26)
WMU Signature Program ‘streamlined’ after redesign process
Western Herald
(Oct. 27)
Academic Senate debates faculty accommodations for quarantining students [CMU]
CM Life
(Oct. 27)
Recognitions & Awards
These Michigan universities are among the best in the world, U.S. News ranking says [CMU, MSU, MTU, UM, WMU]
MLive
(Oct. 26)
Eastern Michigan University professor receives highest honor from the Federal Republic of Germany
The Eastern Echo
(Oct. 26)
Safety & Health
Third high-ranking Michigan State University police officer put on administrative leave
Lansing State Journal
(Oct. 22)
State reports 76 new COVID-19 outbreaks in schools
Michigan Advance
(Oct. 25)
Unvaccinated, non-exempt University of Michigan employees will be fired by end of semester, officials say [UM-D, UM-F]
MLive
(Oct. 26)
MTU: Employees must get COVID-19 vaccine
The Daily Mining Gazette
(Oct. 26)
University of Michigan: Employees not in compliance with vaccine policy will face work suspension, termination
WDIV TV
(Oct. 26)
Redistricting commission meeting at MSU suspended after death threat
Lansing State Journal
(Oct. 27)
University Accountability
Student sues UM claiming failure to discipline specialist who had improper relationship [MSU]
The Detroit News
(Oct. 23)
Woman files lawsuit claiming University of Michigan failed to discipline doctor over improper relationship
MLive
(Oct. 26)
Workforce Alignment
MTU and community offer local hiring
WLUC TV
(Oct. 25)
NMU Fall Job Fair connects students with employers
WLUC TV
(Oct. 27)
Commentaries
Jeff Donofrio: Let MEDC be more nimble. Tens of thousands of Michigan jobs are at stake.
Crain’s Detroit Business
(Oct. 21)
Glenn Stevens: Stop rehashing 'Blue Oval City,' focus on keeping auto knowledge economy here
Crain’s Detroit Business
(Oct. 24)
State and National Reports
Michigan in Context
Trends in College Pricing and Student Aid 2021 [PDF]
College Board
(October 2021)
The Dean's List
The Lighter Side of the News
Michigan vs. Michigan State football: Divided families prepare for showdown [EMU]
Detroit Free Press
(Oct. 28)
[Featuring retired EMU communications officer Geoff Larcom]
For UM-MSU, meet our celebrity pickers and their hot takes (plus one hot tune)
The Detroit News
(Oct. 29)
[Featuring notable celebrity game pickers WSU President M. Roy Wilson and OU President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz]
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