The latest news from Michigan's 15 public universities
May 13, 2022
In the News
Collaboration
Expanding transfer agreements [OU]
Community College Daily
(May 9)
College Access & Affordability
Michigan State dropped SAT and ACT requirements. Applications skyrocketed. [CMU, SVSU, UM]
Lansing State Journal
(May 12)
What happened when Michigan State dropped SAT and ACT requirements [CMU, SVSU, UM]
Lansing State Journal
(May 12)
Economic Development
Large UP businesses look to increase population, boost economy [MTU, NMU]
WLUC TV
(May 12)
Enrollment
Why applications are pouring in at these 2 unique state universities [MTU]
University Business
(May 6)
Cooley Law School enrollment is at an all-time low. Why officials aren't worried. [WMU]
Lansing State Journal
(May 8)
Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement
Electric, autonomous bus debuts at Michigan State University
MLive
(May 10)
WMU to unveil 10 new, state-of-the-art electric vehicle ChargePoints
WKZO FM
(May 11)
$50,000 grant helps fund new WMU electric vehicle chargers
WWMT TV
(May 11)
New public chargers at Western Michigan keep electric cars moving
MLive
(May 11)
SVSU Board approves investments to nursing simulation and advanced automation lab
Midland Daily News
(May 12)
Dozens of demolitions, renovations planned at Western Michigan University this summer
MLive
(May 12)
Higher Education Finance – Federal Funding & Financial Aid
Whitmer announces $1.4 million awarded to support entrepreneurial growth in Central Michigan [CMU]
The Morning Sun
(May 10)
Central Michigan University Awarded $1.4 Million by the Economic Development Administration
WWUP TV
(May 10)
Whitmer announces over $1M awarded to CMU for entrepreneurial growth
WNEM TV
(May 10)
Higher Education Finance — State Student Financial Aid
Michigan GOP, Whitmer push college tuition aid plans. How their plans differ. [MSU, OU, WSU, MASU]
Bridge
(May 6)
Higher Education in the 2022 Elections
MSU's Cook makes history as first Black woman on Fed Board of Governors [UM]
The Detroit News
(May 10)
Senate OKs Michigan State economist Lisa Cook as first Black woman to Federal Reserve
Lansing State Journal
(May 11)
MSU professor becomes the first Black woman to serve on the Federal Reserve Board
MLive
(May 11)
Higher education funding highlights divisions among GOP candidates for governor at debate [WSU]
Detroit Free Press
(May 12)
Leadership Transitions
Bill Pink Officially Voted as Next President of Ferris State University
WWUP TV
(May 6)
Ferris board officially votes on new president
WOOD TV
(May 6)
Ferris State unanimously votes for first African-American president in school history
WPBN TV
(May 9)
Ex-UM President Mark Schlissel, university reach deal after his firing. What it includes
The Detroit News
(May 12)
Here's what ex-UM President Schlissel is getting in his settlement deal
Crain’s Detroit Business
(May 12)
Program Delivery
SVSU Adds New Degree Program, Invests In Technology For Nursing Program
WSGW FM
(May 8)
UM-Flint occupational therapy doctorate becomes first fully-accredited program in state [WMU]
MLive
(May 9)
Safety & Health
Roe v. Wade reversal would be ‘nightmare scenario’ at University of Michigan, official says
MLive
(May 9)
COVID cases decreasing at University of Michigan while spike across county continues
MLive
(May 10)
Student Success
NBA All-Star Steve Smith inspires Michigan State University students during graduation ceremonies
MLive
(May 6)
Stevie Wonder gets honorary doctorate at Wayne State University commencement
Detroit Free Press
(May 7)
10,000 MSU students set to graduate after toughing out pandemic education
WILX TV
(May 6)
SVSU Holds Spring Commencement Ceremonies
WSGW FM
(May 6)
MSU hosts mask free 2022 graduation ceremonies
WLNS TV
(May 6)
Dr. Fauci praises University of Michigan grads at belated 2020 commencement
MLive
(May 8)
Ferris State University holds 2022 commencement
WXMI TV
(May 8)
Lake Superior State University Celebrates 387 Graduates at 2022 Commencement
Sault Online
(May 12)
University Accountability
Michigan required to create, enforce humane animal experimentation rules, Nessel said [WSU]
The Detroit News
(May 9)
Nessel: Wayne State experiments on dogs should face new animal testing rules
Bridge
(May 9)
‘I was raped’: Former Eastern Michigan student shares what happened when he reported assault
WDIV TV
(May 11)
Workforce Alignment
MSU Class of ’22 hits the job market
WLNS TV
(May 7)
Commentaries
Tax cuts coming but Michigan already a low-tax state
The Voice
(May 9)
State and National Reports
Michigan in Context
Some College, No Credential Student Outcomes: Annual Progress Report – Academic Year 2020/21
National Student Clearinghouse Research Center
(May 2022)
The state of Michigan has over 1.1 million residents who have some college experience but have no credential and are no longer enrolled in a postsecondary institution.
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