MASU was pleased to attend today’s investiture ceremony of Dr. Neil MacKinnon, Central Michigan University’s 16th President. MASU CEO Dr. Daniel Hurley and University of Michigan President Dr. Santa Ono shared congratulatory remarks with President MacKinnon and the attendees.

Following feedback from the MASU Academic Affairs Officers committee, the Michigan College Access Network is officially launching the Gateway Course Redesign Faculty Academy. MCAN is partnering with SOVA and Almy Education, both of whom have demonstrated a highly responsive design approach. Their commitment to tailoring support to the unique needs of each institution ensures that this initiative will meet faculty and student success priorities effectively.

MCAN will be hosting an informational webinar to provide faculty and academic administrators with a deeper understanding of this opportunity. Please find attached a one-pager with additional details, as well as the registration information for the webinar, scheduled for: April 16th, 10:00–11:00 AM

Diversity on Campus

The gap between women and men going to college widens in Michigan [SVSU]

The Detroit News (Mar. 30)

UM students rally for transgender visibility after DEI cuts

The Detroit News (Mar. 31)

Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement

NMU to fund five green, student-proposed projects

WLUC TV (Mar. 28)

University of Michigan switching to virtual parking permits this summer

MLive (Mar. 30)

UMich purchases historic Ann Arbor properties

Michigan Daily (Apr. 1)

Ferris State plans deeper push into downtown Grand Rapids

Crain’s Grand Rapids Business (Apr. 2)

Federal Policy

University of Michigan-Flint renames, restructures DEI efforts [UM]

MLive (Mar. 28)

NMU to review DEI’s future on campus

WZMQ FM (Mar. 28)

University of Michigan scraps multimillion dollar DEI investment

Higher Ed Dive (Mar. 28)

Decision to scrap DEI leaves U-M students and faculty scrambling to respond

Detroit Free Press (Mar. 28)

MSU students demand university officials take a stance on Trump policies

Michigan Advance (Mar. 28)

University of Michigan faculty contend 20 people are likely to lose jobs amid DEI cuts

MLive (Mar. 31)

As Trump targets DEI, Eastern Michigan University plans no significant changes

MLive (Mar. 31)

NMU’s response to the federal attacks on DEI

The North Wind (Apr. 1)

Is U-M's retreat from DEI a bellwether for Michigan State, other state universities? [WSU]

Lansing State Journal (Apr. 1)

Grand Valley returns to 2020 Trump-era Title IX regulations after court ruling

MLive (Apr. 2)

Higher Education Finance — Institutional Financial Aid

Cut diversity scholarship program will not impact current University of Michigan students

MLive (Apr. 4)

Higher Education Finance — State Operating Support

Black legislators condemn University of Michigan’s DEI cuts

MLive (Apr. 1)

Institutional Leadership

Western Michigan University honors outgoing president with naming of program

Battle Creek Enquirer (Apr. 2)

Labor Relations

University of Michigan faculty contend 20 people are likely to lose jobs amid DEI cuts

MLive (Mar. 31)

WMed residents agree to 9% salary increases -- hours before planned strike

MLive (Apr. 2)

Recognitions & Awards

Laker Show! Grand Valley State women's hoops wins national championship

The Detroit News (Mar. 28)

Workforce Alignment

Healing the Pipeline: GVSU’s bold response to a regional nursing crisis delivers four years later

Rapid Growth (Apr. 2) 

Don't dismantle America's higher ed advantage over other nations, MSU president says by MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz