The latest news from Michigan's 15 public universities
September 17, 2021
Newly updated for the fall semester, MASU has published an updated-as-needed tracker of university operating statuses here:
Operational Status of Michigan Public Universities in Response to COVID-19
In the News
Academic Operations
EMU students learning in a new High Flex plan whether in their lecture halls or learning remotely
WXYZ TV
(Sep. 16)
Diversity on Campus
GV “iChange” pursues diversity in STEM
Grand Valley Lanthorn
(Sep. 13)
Top of the Class for Diverse Organizational Impact and Transformation [GVSU]
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
(Sep. 16)
Economic Development
Increase in first-year students at NMU & MTU expected to help UP economy
WLUC TV
(Sep. 13)
U-M, MSU, WSU Lead Nation in Talent Development for Mobility Industry
dbusiness
(Sep. 16)
Enrollment
Why Eastern Michigan University's fall enrollment increased
The Eastern Echo
(Sep. 14)
Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement
Western Michigan University prepares to open on-campus pub in August 2022
WWMT TV
(Sep. 15)
Federal Policy
Biden vaccine mandate: What’s it mean for Michigan schools, those who refuse? [MSU, MASU]
Bridge
(Sep. 10)
Institutions Will Be Impacted by Biden Vaccine Mandate
Inside Higher Ed
(Sep. 13)
Governance & Speech
Michigan State University trustees criticize anti-vaccine mandate stance of fellow board member
MLive
(Sep. 13)
Higher Education Finance – Federal Funding & Financial Aid
GVSU Gets Federal Grant To Increase Number Of Kent, Muskegon County Residents With College Degrees To Fill Talent Gap
Mitech News
(Sep. 13)
UM-Dearborn faculty are hauling in big grants at a ‘record’ pace
Press & Guide
(Sep. 15)
Higher Education Finance — Institutional Dynamics
Why Mat Ishbia says UWM 'paved the way' for other Michigan State athletes to get paid
Detroit Free Press
(Sep. 11)
Michigan State University, Henry Ford Health join forces to bolster cancer, health care research
MLive
(Sep. 15)
Higher Education Finance — State Capital Outlay
Michigan State Unveils New STEM Academic Building
dbusiness
(Sep. 13)
Higher Education Finance — State Operating Support
Whitmer, GOP race toward budget deal as shutdown deadline looms in Michigan
Bridge
(Sep. 10)
Michigan Senate leader questioned universities on vaccines; they pushed back [GVSU, OU, UM, WSU]
The Detroit News
(Sep. 13)
Will university vaccine mandates hold up part of Michigan’s state budget? [MSU, UM]
Michigan Advance
(Sep. 13)
Lawmakers, Whitmer announce deal to finalize state budget
Crain’s Detroit Business
(Sep. 15)
Institutional Leadership
WSU, UM, MSU presidents decide to skip Mackinac; Wilson cites mask policy
Crain’s Detroit Business
(Sep. 10)
Labor Relations
LEO reaches tentative agreement with the University of Michigan after nine months of negotiations
The Michigan Daily
(Sep. 13)
Tentative contract agreement struck between University of Michigan, lecturers’ union [UM-D, UM-F]
MLive
(Sep. 14)
Lecturers’ union, University of Michigan reach tentative agreement after months at negotiating table [UM-D, UM-F]
WDIV TV
(Sep. 14)
Tentative contract could bring big pay raise for University of Michigan-Flint lecturers [UM, UM-D]
WJRT TV
(Sept. 14)
Wayne State, faculty union agree to 3-year contract
Detroit Free Press
(Sep. 15)
Vaccinations not required for Michigan Medicine nurses due to union contract [UM-D, UM-F]
MLive
(Sep. 15)
Wayne State, faculty union agree to new 3-year contract
The Detroit News
(Sep. 15)
Western Michigan University still in negotiations with employee unions as students finish third week of classes
MLive
(Sep. 16)
Eastern Michigan University strikes deals with police, professor, UAW unions
MLive
(Sep. 16)
NMU Faculty Union eyes contract
WBUP TV
(Sep. 16)
Oakland University labor union meets with members to discuss tentative agreement
The Oakland Press
(Sep. 17)
Leadership Transitions
Is Michigan Recruiting for the Best Job in Higher Ed?
Inside Higher Ed
(Sep. 14)
Philanthropic Support
Local Couple Creates Grant For College Students Studying Mental Health [FSU, WMU]
WWTV TV
(Sep. 15)
Program Delivery
New radio station at GVSU helping students gain experience
WOOD TV
(Sep. 17)
Recognitions & Awards
University of Michigan ranked third best public school by U.S. News [CMU, EMU MSU, MTU, WMU]
MLive
(Sep. 13)
New list shows the most influential colleges in Michigan
The Benzie County Record Patriot
(Sep. 15)
Safety & Health
MSU reports 178 COVID-19 cases as it rolls out new dashboard
Lansing State Journal
(Sep. 11)
WMU FIRE! on sexual violence and campus culture
Western Herald
(Sep. 14)
GVSU reminds students, staff to report vaccine status as vaccinations lag ahead of deadline
MLive
(Sep. 14)
Despite COVID cases, experts hopeful about protecting UM, MSU students
The Detroit News
(Sep. 14)
University of Michigan: COVID-19 activity ‘stable’ on Ann Arbor campus
WDIV TV
(Sep. 15)
Proud Boy ‘Afghan refugee hunting permit’ stickers found on University of Michigan campus
MLive
(Sep. 15)
MSU, UM stop notifications for some instances of COVID-19 exposure
Michigan Radio
(Sep. 16)
MSU no longer informing professors of all COVID cases in classrooms
WSYM TV
(Sep. 16)
Oakland University’s Rape Aggression Defense class aims to empower women
WDIV TV
(Sep. 16)
University Accountability
Eastern Michigan fraternities at center of sex assault cases under review [CMU, UM]
The Detroit News
(Sep. 16)
State and National Reports
Michigan in Context
And Then the Students Went Home: Federal COVID-19 Aid to Michigan Universities and Community Colleges [PDF]
Michigan Senate Fiscal Agency
(August 2021)
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