The latest news from Michigan's 15 public universities
February 11, 2022
MASU has published an updated-as-needed tracker of university operating statuses here:
Operational Status of Michigan Public Universities in Response to COVID-19
MASU Press Releases
Statement from MASU CEO Daniel Hurley on Gov. Whitmer's FY2023 budget recommendation [PDF]
(Feb. 9)
In the News
College Access & Affordability
Discover how a Ferris graduate or professional degree can accelerate your career forward
WOTV
(Feb. 4)
WMU announces registration changes amid class sign up week
The Western Herald
(Feb. 10)
Diversity on Campus
Transgender students face discrimination, push for greater inclusion [WSU]
The South End
(Feb. 4)
WMU, GVSU programs support aspiring teachers of color
WOOD TV
(Feb. 9)
Western Michigan University expands pipeline program aimed at diversifying healthcare workforce [MSU]
MLive
(Feb. 9)
Enrollment
As Gretchen Whitmer pitches Michigan education, a lag in college enrollment [UM]
Bridge
(Feb. 8)
Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement
New on-campus housing project could begin in Lot 22 sooner rather than later [CMU]
Central Michigan Life
(Feb. 10)
Governance & Speech
Board of Trustees to hold first spring semester meeting [MSU]
The State News
(Feb. 8)
Community Foundation for Southeastern Michigan names new president [OU, UM, WSU]
Crain’s Detroit Business
(Feb. 11)
Higher Education Finance — Institutional Dynamics
Michigan appeals court: Universities don't owe students reimbursements for online classes [CMU, EMU, LSSU]
The Detroit News
(Feb. 11)
Court: Michigan universities didn't have to give students tuition, housing refunds [CMU, EMU, LSSU]
Detroit Free Press
(Feb. 11)
Higher Education Finance — Institutional Financial Aid
MSU students share mental health, financial struggles onset by delay in financial aid
The State News
(Feb. 4)
Grand Valley to give scholarships to graduates of its chartered high schools
Holland Sentinel
(Feb. 6)
Grand Valley State launches $1,000 scholarships for graduates of the charter schools it authorizes
MLive
(Feb. 8)
Saginaw Valley State University raises more than $100k for scholarships
MLive
(Feb. 9)
Higher Education Finance — State Operating Support
How Michigan will spend $1.2B in federal aid for pandemic relief, COVID tests [WSU]
Bridge
(Feb. 8)
FY2023 State of Michigan Executive Budget
State Budget Office
(Feb. 9)
Whitmer proposes 5% boost to universities, community colleges [MASU]
Crain’s Detroit Business
(Feb. 9)
Whitmer proposes school funding boost, bonuses and tax cuts
Associated Press
(Feb. 9)
New: Whitmer budget plan hikes higher ed by 5%, also boosts nursing home worker pay
Michigan Advance
(Feb. 9)
Reality check: Whitmer’s budget is massive. But so are Michigan’s problems.
Bridge
(Feb. 9)
Whitmer's $74.1B budget boosts K-12 schools and higher ed, offers targeted tax cuts [MASU]
Detroit Free Press
(Feb. 9)
Whitmer’s budget makes big investment in Michigan schools
Chalkbeat Detroit
(Feb. 9)
Gov. Whitmer's state budget recommendation includes CMU funding increase
Central Michigan Life
(Feb. 10)
Labor Relations
MSU makes it easier to revoke tenure for misconduct with amended policy
Lansing State Journal
(Feb. 11)
Leadership Transitions
WMU’s provost steps down to return to teaching
WOOD TV
(Feb. 8)
Western Michigan University provost steps down to return to teaching position
MLive
(Feb. 8)
UM names search committee to find its next president [UM-D, UM-F]
The Detroit News
(Feb. 8)
WMU provost steps down
Western Herald
(Feb. 8)
UM names search committee to find its next president
The Detroit News
(Feb. 8)
UMich seeking community input for presidential search, hires executive search firm
The Michigan Daily
(Feb. 8)
Search to replace Mark Schlissel underway with new University of Michigan committee [UM-D, UM-F]
MLive
(Feb. 9)
University of Michigan provost named as next head of the Boston Fed
CNBC News
(Feb. 9)
The Boston Fed names Susan M. Collins as its new president [UM]
The New York Times
(Feb. 9)
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston picks UM official as its next president
The Detroit News
(Feb. 9)
University of Michigan provost leaving to head Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
MLive
(Feb. 10)
Philanthropic Support
University of Michigan School of Education plans new center following $14.7 million donation
WDIV TV
(Feb. 9)
Safety & Health
COVID booster shot mandate deadline reached at University of Michigan [EMU, MSU]
MLive
(Feb. 4)
NMU eases some COVID restrictions
The Mining Journal
(Feb. 10)
Tuition
Why Michigan's community college programs aren't free for 1 in 5 residents [MTU, SVSU, MASU]
The Detroit News
(Feb. 8)
University Accountability
Eastern Michigan to enter mediation in sex assault lawsuits
Detroit Free Press
(Feb. 7)
Eastern Michigan, women and men alleging coverup of sexual assault to enter mediation
The Detroit News
(Feb. 8)
University of Michigan sued for name of woman in relationship with Mark Schlissel
The Detroit News
(Feb. 10)
Who was in a relationship with Mark Schlissel? Lawsuit seeks name from University of Michigan
MLive
(Feb. 10)
Commentaries
MSU economist shows courage on road to making Fed history
Detroit Free Press
(Feb. 5)
Against Social-Mobility Rankings [MSU]
The Chronicle of Higher Education
(Feb. 9)
Michigan Reconnect Must Stay Connected to Student Needs
Citizens Research Council of Michigan
(Feb. 11)
State and National Reports
Michigan in Context
Digest of Education Statistics 2020
National Center for Education Statistics
(February 2022)
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