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Collaboration
Bay College, Lake Superior State University Sign New Transfer Agreement
Radio Results Network (May 19)
College Access & Affordability
Free tuition will be ‘game-changer,’ surprised Battle Creek students say [GVSU, UM, WMU]
MLive (May 19)
Economic Development
Lansing lost population again, but the news may be better than you think [MSU, UM, WSU, WMU]
Lansing State Journal (May 19)
UM's new president wants to get hands-on in recruiting companies to Michigan [EMU]
Crain’s Detroit Business (May 25)
Educational Attainment
Nearly half of young Michigan residents expect they might leave state, poll shows
Crain’s Detroit Business (May 25)
Polling, census data hint at looming population concerns in Michigan
The Detroit News (May 25)
Gov. Whitmer plans group to tackle Michigan’s population crisis
Bridge (May 25)
Enrollment
Enrollment declines at Michigan colleges outpacing national levels
MLive (May 24)
College enrollment numbers in Michigan drop [EMU]
WEMU FM (May 25)
Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement
EMU faculty push back on university plans to outsource utilities
WEMU FM (May 19)
U-M Board of Regents approves purchase of 49 properties
WEMU FM (May 19)
New $115M deal triggers privatization fears again at Eastern Michigan University [UM-D]
MLive (May 23)
Oakland University becomes 1st US campus to return land use to Native American community
WDIV TV (May 25)
Governance & Speech
UMich regents meet in Dearborn to discuss land purchases and contract negotiations [UM-D]
The Michigan Daily (May 21)
Higher Education Finance – Federal Funding & Financial Aid
Federal grant for UM-Flint will fund research on the effects of child abuse
MLive (May 23)
World’s largest unmanned car infrastructure goal of $10M grant to University of Michigan
MLive (May 25)
Higher Education Finance — Other State Support
$3M state grant program brings semiconductor careers to Michigan classrooms [MSU, MTU, UM]
MLive (May 24)
Higher Education Finance — State Operating Support
Winners and losers in Michigan’s draft budgets
MLive (May 19)
Higher Education Finance — State Student Financial Aid
Whitmer signs bill extending tuition assistance to National Guard family members
The Detroit News (May 20)
Legislation signed that lowers costs of college tuition for military spouses and children
WWMT TV (May 20)
New Michigan law expands eligibility for military tuition assistance
WXYZ TV (May 20)
Whitmer signs directive aimed at relieving student loan strain for Michiganders
Michigan Advance (May 24)
Whitmer Takes Action On Student Loan Debt As Supreme Court Weighs Decision
Radio Results Network (May 25)
Institutional Leadership
Regional Transit Authority adds board chair, 3 new leaders [WSU]
Crain’s Detroit Business (May 23)
Labor Relations
Regents spar for 1st time in public with striking University of Michigan grad workers
MLive (May 19)
Leadership Transitions
MSU hopes to announce a new president by Thanksgiving. Until then, the search is secret.
MLive (May 24)
Program Delivery
OU's School of Business to offer online option for two grad programs
Patch (May 24)
University of Michigan launches $55 million Quantum Research Institute [MSU]
Crain’s Detroit Business (May 25)
Recognitions & Awards
These 2 Michigan universities among highest producers of Peace Corps volunteers [MSU, UM]
MLive (May 24)
Safety & Health
Gunman searched campus shooting videos before Michigan State mass shooting, reports show
Lansing State Journal (May 25)
University Accountability
An MSU professor made students pay $99 each to sign up for her activist website. Now they’re suing.
MLive (May 22)
Michigan State students sue former professor, MSU officials for 1st Amendment violations
Lansing State Journal (May 23)
Former MSU dean's lawsuit a 'desperate' attempt to save job, according to motion to dismiss
Lansing State Journal (May 23)
MSU officials file to dismiss Sanjay Gupta lawsuit alleging unfair removal
WKAR FM (May 25)
Workforce Alignment
Michigan Economic Development Corporation pushes semiconductor campaign [MTU, UM]
WLUC TV (May 24)
As demand rises for mental health care, staffing falls short [OU]
WFTS-TV [FL] (May 24)
MEDC launches consortium of higher ed, employers to prepare semiconductor workforce [UM, MSU, WSU]
The Detroit News (May 24)
'All-hands-on-deck' consortium formed to drive semiconductor growth in Michigan [UM, MSU, WSU, MTU]
Crain’s Detroit Business (May 24)
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