April 21, 2023

In the News

Academic Operations

Here's 5 changes you can expect to MSU’s academic calendar next year

The State News (Apr. 17)


Collaboration

WMU, Kellogg Community College sign transfer agreement, launch program-based pacts

WWMT TV (Apr. 17)


WMU-KCC renew transfer agreement, provide 'seamless transition' for students

Battle Creek Enquirer (Apr. 18)


Economic Development

Lawmakers vote "yes" to move $175 million for Gotion battery plant [FSU]

Pioneer (Apr. 20)


Enrollment

The 10 most popular college destinations for Kalamazoo-area students [WMU, MSU]

MLive (Apr. 18)


Higher education enrollment dropping in Michigan [UM, WMU]

WOOD TV (Apr. 20)


Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement

Abandoned bikes being removed from University of Michigan campus

MLive (Apr. 13)


WSU inaugurates new Hilberry Gateway with celebratory gala

The South End (Apr. 16)


Michigan State holds panel on ‘crumbling infrastructure’

WLNS TV (Apr. 18)


Eastern Michigan University to break ground on $7.5M arts complex on Thursday

WDIV TV (Apr. 19)


New $7.5M arts complex starting construction soon at Eastern Michigan University

MLive (Apr. 19)


$4.5M road overhaul coming to Ypsilanti near Eastern Michigan University campus

MLive (Apr. 19)


MSU to break ground on multicultural center Friday

The Detroit News (Apr. 20)


Governance & Speech

“We’re not powerful individually, but we’re powerful together”: NMU students march for climate action

WLUC TV (Apr. 20)


Higher Education Finance – Federal Funding & Financial Aid

More than flooring and paper: UP Hardwoods could be base for sustainable housing [MTU]

MLive (Apr. 20)


Higher Education Finance — Institutional Dynamics

U-M deal with Lansing’s Sparrow leaves MSU doctors unsettled about future

Bridge (Apr. 13)


Oakland University sells naming rights to O'Rena for $5 million [EMU]

The Detroit News (Apr. 18)

 

Ascension Providence Hospital, Wayne State to Collaborate on Cancer Research

dbusiness (Apr. 20)


Higher Education Finance — Institutional Financial Aid

Contest offers free tuition to 10 WMU students for fall semester

MLive (Apr. 17)


Labor Relations

Administrative law judge rules striking UM grad assistants committed unfair labor practice

The Detroit News (Apr. 18)


Physician union accuses University of Michigan of ‘bad faith’ bargaining in charges

MLive (Apr. 18)


Judge: University of Michigan grad student union violated no-strike clause

Crain’s Detroit Business (Apr. 18)


Judge rules striking grad instructors are violating contract with University of Michigan

MLive (Apr. 18)


College athletes, student researchers could form unions if Michigan Senate bill passes [UM]

MLive (Apr. 19)


Graduate student picket halts UM hospital construction on Thursday

The Detroit News (Apr. 20)


Two UM grad students detained during incident with President Ono

The Detroit News (Apr. 21)


2 University of Michigan strikers arrested during Santa Ono protest

MLive (Apr. 21)


Leadership Transitions

Wayne State presidential search narrows amid stiff competition for college presidents [LSSU, MSU, UM]

The Detroit News (Apr. 14)


Second finalist for Office of Civil Rights VP, Title IX Coordinator shares long-term vision [MSU]

The State News (Apr. 14)


Philanthropic Support

Report: MSU alum makes $500K pledge to help reinstate swim & dive program

WILX TV (Apr. 17)


Woman with Brighton ties makes $500K pledge to MSU in husband's memory

Lansing State Journal (Apr. 17)


Program Delivery

STEM degrees soar at Michigan colleges; business grads decline, records show [GVSU, MTU, MASU]

Bridge (Apr. 14)


EMU robotics class gives opportunities to students in STEM

The Eastern Echo (Apr. 13)


Tribal Governance focus of new graduate certificate at Western Michigan University

Second Wave Southwest Michigan (Apr. 20)

 

Recognitions & Awards

SVSU biology professor named Michigan Distinguished Professor of the Year [SVSU, UM, MASU]

Saginaw Valley State University News (Apr. 13)


Oakland University’s Anna Spagnuolo receives Michigan Distinguished Professor of the Year Award [SVSU, UM, MASU]

Oakland University News (Apr. 14)


University of Michigan’s Amy Cohn wins Michigan Distinguished Professor of the Year Award [SVSU, UM, MASU]

University of Michigan News (Apr. 17)


Oakland University Professor Honored with Statewide Award [SVSU, UM, MASU]

Patch (Apr. 19)


Michigan's a national leader in young voter turnout [UM-F]

WJRT TV (Apr. 19)


Oakland University named in 2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings

WWJ TV (Apr. 19)


KVCC named most popular destination for 2022 local high school graduates [GVSU, MSU, UM, WMU]

WWMT TV (Apr. 20)


Anna Spagnuolo earns distinguished professor award [OU, UM, MASU]

The Oakland Press (Apr. 21)


Safety & Health

Michigan State University creates resource office for victims of campus shooting

WILX TV (Apr. 17)


MSU creates new student support office following mass shooting

The State News (Apr. 17)


Michigan lawmakers bring back plan to allow alcohol sales at university sporting events [MSU, UM]

The Detroit News (Apr. 18)


Beer at the Big House, Spartan Stadium? Bills introduced to permit sales at college venues. [MSU, UM]

Detroit Free Press (Apr. 18)


Alcohol in football stadiums could be new reality for Michigan universities [EMU, MSU, UM]

MLive (Apr. 19)


WMU students, residents fear for safety as crime increases near Kalamazoo strip mall

WZZM TV (Apr. 20)


Strategic Planning

How will University of Michigan look in 2050? Officials want community feedback.

MLive (Apr. 18)


Tuition

MSU board to vote on 7% rate increase for dorms, dining plans

The State News (Apr. 17)


Michigan State University trustees hike room and board nearly 7%

Lansing State Journal (Apr. 21)


MSU hiking residence hall rates in response to energy, food price inflation

The Detroit News (Apr. 21)


University Accountability

AG Nessel renews state's request for MSU to hand over thousands of Larry Nassar records

Lansing State Journal (Apr. 14)


Attorney general renews call for release of MSU board's Nassar documents

The State News (Apr. 15)


Michigan State University hires firm to review mass shooting response

Bridge (Apr. 17)


Michigan State selects firm to review school's response to mass shooting

Lansing State Journal (Apr. 18)


MSU hires outside firm to review Feb. 13 mass shooting response

The Detroit News (Apr. 18)


'We will maintain attorney-client privilege.' MSU trustees will not surrender Dr. Larry Nassar documents

Lansing State Journal (Apr. 21)


Workforce Alignment

Michigan nurses are leaving their jobs. What will get them to stay? [MSU, UM]

Michigan Advance (Apr. 16)

Commentaries

Research award to benefit NMU forensic program

The Mining Journal (Apr. 19)

State and National Reports
Michigan in Context

Paving the Path to Debt-Free College [PDF]

The Institute for College Access & Success (April 2023)

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