The latest news from Michigan's 15 public universities
December 10, 2021
In the News
Academic Operations
Fall commencement plans [SVSU]
The Valley Vanguard
(Dec. 5)
SACUA hears from Schlissel about Winter semester plans, discusses felony disclosure policy [UM]
The Michigan Daily
(Dec. 7)
Grand Valley State University returns to in-person commencement for December graduates
MLive
(Dec. 8)
Collaboration
Coast Guard, Lake State create marketing internship
The Sault News
(Dec. 7)
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Sault Ste. Marie, LSSU Offering New Internship
WWTV TV
(Dec. 8)
Economic Development
For booming Grand Rapids, a larger ambition: Midwest technology hub [GVSU, MSU]
Bridge
(Dec. 8)
Enrollment
Enrollment rates dropping [SVSU]
The Valley Vanguard
(Dec. 5)
Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement
Fleming Administration Building to be demolished in 2022, administration to be moved to Ruthven Museums Building [UM]
The Michigan Daily
(Dec. 7)
Governance & Speech
'Love each other': Crowd gathers at MSU rock in candlelight vigil for Oxford
Lansing State Journal
(Dec. 7)
President of Students Demand Action at MSU hoping Oxford High School shooting will demand lawmakers to act
WNEM TV
(Dec. 8)
Higher Education Finance — Institutional Financial Aid
WMU to announce first initiatives funded by Empowering Futures Gift
Western Herald
(Dec. 7)
Institutional Leadership
WMU faculty may hold a no-confidence vote in the university's leadership
WMUK FM
(Dec. 6)
Eastern Michigan faculty passes no-confidence vote in leadership
Detroit Free Press
(Dec. 7)
Possible privatization of student housing fuels ‘no confidence’ vote on EMU president
MLive
(Dec. 7)
EMU Faculty Senate votes ‘no confidence’ in President Smith and other officials
The Eastern Echo
(Dec. 8)
Labor Relations
University of Michigan to spend $37.6 million giving faculty and staff $1,500 ‘recognition payments’
The Michigan Daily
(Dec. 7)
University of Michigan faculty, staff to get $1,500 end-of-year bonus [UM-D, UM-F]
Detroit Free Press
(Dec. 8)
$1,500 bonuses offered to University of Michigan employees for work during COVID pandemic [UM-D, UM-F]
MLive
(Dec. 8)
Leadership Transitions
Erickson gets chair of sports commission [NMU]
The Mining Journal
(Dec. 4)
Former VP of Advancement takes executive position at Michigan Health Improvement Alliance [CMU]
Central Michigan Life
(Dec. 5)
President Bachand retiring [SVSU]
The Valley Vanguard
(Dec. 5)
Program Delivery
MSU's elementary teacher preparation program receives redesign
The State News
(Dec. 7)
With global rise in omicron cases, Winter study abroad students register for U-M classes as backup
The Michigan Daily
(Dec. 8)
Recognitions & Awards
EDsmart announces 2022’s best accredited online colleges in Michigan
Digital Journal
(Dec. 7)
These Michigan hospitals are the best in nation for maternity care, U.S. News rankings say [UM]
MLive
(Dec. 7)
University of Michigan women’s hospital named among best in nation
WDIV TV
(Dec. 8)
Safety & Health
EMU Department of Public Safety investigating Science Complex fire as suspected arson
The Eastern Echo
(Dec. 6)
Many of last year's sexual misconduct complaints at Michigan State stem from virtual harassment
Lansing State Journal
(Dec. 7)
2021 Security & Fire Safety Report gives snapshot of campus crimes during remote year [MSU]
The State News
(Dec. 7)
Strategic Planning
WMU carbon neutrality efforts merge with strategic planning
Western Herald
(Dec. 6)
University Accountability
Kappa Omega Alpha pre-law fraternity votes to dissolve following alleged misconduct [MSU]
The State News
(Dec. 9)
Man suing Eastern Michigan says Board of Regents hired sex assault assailant; other plaintiff speaks out
Detroit Free Press
(Dec. 9)
Commentaries
Michigan Redistricting Commission should keep Michigan colleges, universities together [CMU, GVSU, UM]
Lansing State Journal
(Dec. 9)
The Dean's List
The Lighter Side of the News
Sparty on: 'Don't Look Up' director talks 'flattering' use of MSU
The Detroit News
(Dec. 3)
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