The latest news from Michigan's 15 public universities
December 23, 2021
This Week
will next publish in January 2022. Happy holidays from the entire MASU staff!
MASU has updated its tracker of university operating statuses here:
Operational Status of Michigan Public Universities in Response to COVID-19
Featured Commentaries
Commentary: Michigan needs to improve short game, but long game is everything in the end [MSU, UM, WSU]
Crain’s Detroit Business
(Dec. 21)
The paucity of high-paid blue collar manufacturing jobs
Michigan Future, Inc.
(Dec. 21)
In the News
Academic Operations
Oakland University students will begin their winter semester online, school president says
WXYZ TV
(Dec. 21)
OU moving to online courses to start the winter semester
The Oakland Post
(Dec. 21)
Universities prep for possible COVID-19 surge when classes resume in 2022 [OU, UM, WSU]
WXYZ TV
(Dec. 22)
7 U of California Campuses Will Start January Online [OU, UM]
Inside Higher Ed
(Dec. 22)
Whitmer backs Oakland University’s January virtual learning plan amid omicron [MSU, UM, WSU]
Michigan Advance
(Dec. 22)
Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement
Eastern Michigan University announces $200 million housing initiative
The Eastern Echo
(Dec. 20)
Federal Policy
COVID-19 student loan relief to end, what financial advisors are saying [SVSU, UM-F]
WJRT TV
(Dec. 16)
Higher Education Finance – Federal Funding & Financial Aid
WMU professors receive $29.5M grant to expand educational opportunities in Grand Rapids
WWMT TV
(Dec. 21)
Western Michigan professors secure $29.5M grant to support Grand Rapids-area children [GVSU]
MLIve
(Dec. 21)
WMU professors receive $29.5 million grant to support Grand Rapids children
Western Herald
(Dec. 22)
Higher Education Finance — Institutional Dynamics
Deal for a century: MSU taps $500 million, 100-year bond for future growth
Crain’s Detroit Business
(Dec. 20)
Institutional Leadership
Stanley, Woodruff talk COVID protocols, student health and safety with State News editorial board
The State News
(Dec. 16)
Faculty vote no confidence in Western Michigan University’s president
MLive
(Dec. 17)
Ferris State president: 'Isn't this fabulous?'
Pioneer
(Dec. 21)
WMU president receives bonus, pay raise, sparks backlash from faculty and union groups
WWMT TV
(Dec. 22)
Labor Relations
Controversial resolution to change collective bargaining at MSU [UM]
Lansing State Journal
(Dec. 18)
Saving the saviors: How Michigan hospitals are supporting their grief-stricken staffs [UM]
Crain’s Detroit Business
(Dec. 23)
Leadership Transitions
Longtime Ohio University administrator Jenny Hall-Jones to leave the university in January [GVSU]
The Columbus Dispatch [OH]
(Dec. 17)
GVSU Names Inaugural Vice President For Student Affairs
MiTech News
(Dec. 17)
Elevating student voices is a top priority for Grand Valley State’s pick for a new vice president position
Mlive
(Dec. 21)
Safety & Health
University of Michigan requiring COVID-19 booster for winter term
MLive
(Dec. 17)
MSU, UM, WSU require boosters for students, staff after omicron cases found
The Detroit News
(Dec. 17)
Omicron cases confirmed at Michigan State University, University of Michigan
WILX TV
(Dec. 17)
Wayne State University to require COVID booster shots for students, staff [MSU, UM]
WDIV TV
(Dec. 17)
Michigan State University students respond to vaccine booster mandate [UM, WSU]
WILX TV
(Dec. 17)
UM, MSU, WSU to mandate COVID vaccine boosters amid omicron spread
Crain’s Detroit Business
(Dec. 17)
University of Michigan, Michigan State University to require vaccine boosters in 2022
Detroit Free Press
(Dec. 17)
Student Success
Michigan Technological University celebrates mid-year commencement
WLUC TV
(Dec. 18)
Tuition
Room & Board Rates To Increase At SVSU
WSGW
(Dec. 19)
University Accountability
Appeals court throws out former MSU gymnastics coach Klages' conviction of lying to police
Lansing State Journal
(Dec. 21)
Court vacates conviction of former MSU gymnastics coach Kathie Klages
The Detroit News
(Dec. 21)
Court upholds dismissal of charges against Lou Anna Simon, calls probe a 'sham'
The Detroit News
(Dec. 22)
Ex-gymnastics coach wins appeal on Nassar-related conviction [MSU]
Associated Press
(Dec. 22)
Michigan prosecutors lose appeal in key Nassar-related case [MSU]
Associated Press
(Dec. 22)
Ypsilanti leaders vote to join potential lawsuit seeking shut down of EMU fraternity house involved in alleged sexual assault cases
MLive
(Dec. 22)
State and National Reports
Michigan in Context
Mapping Rural Colleges and Their Communities [PDF]
University of Wisconsin-Madison
(December 2021)
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