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)
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