April 17, 2026

News from MASU

Our thoughts at MASU are with former University of Michigan President-elect Kent Syverud and his family, as he will no longer be able to assume the U-M presidency following health concerns. Dr. Domenico Grasso is now officially the 16th President of the University of Michigan following the removal of his interim title, and the U-M Presidential search will restart. See stories below under Leadership Transitions.

In the News

Academic Operations

MSU merges two medical colleges into MSU Medicine

WILX TV (Apr. 11)


MSU votes to merge MD and DO programs into single medical school

Detroit Free Press (Apr. 14)


College Access & Affordability

Statewide events ease higher education financial barriers [FSU]

WLNS TV (Apr. 10)


As Michigan falls further behind, some ask: Time to overhaul high school?

Bridge (Apr. 10)


Educational Attainment

Why only 8% of foster care students earn college degrees — and how Michigan is changing that

MLive (Apr. 14)


Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement

After the fire, a closer look at Wayne State’s Maccabees Building and its history

MLive (Apr. 11)


Eastern Michigan University builds new Block E sculpture in front of Student Center

The Eastern Echo (Apr. 14)


UM's Yost Arena, Veterans Memorial Park Ice Arena damaged in Ann Arbor storm. See photos, video

The Detroit News (Apr. 15)


Labor Relations

OU continues negotiations with campus maintenance unions

The Oakland Press (Apr. 10)


CMU custodians seek new union contract amid worker shortage, shrinking budget

WCMU FM (Apr. 13)


Leadership Transitions

Dr. Brendan Kelly: Dialing into student experience key to EMU's future growth and success

WEMU FM (Apr. 9)


New EMU president focuses on student experience, employer needs to counter enrollment plunge [WSU]

Crain’s Detroit Business (Apr. 14)


Eastern Michigan University President Kelly announces provost, chief of staff resignations

The Eastern Echo (Apr. 14)


University of Michigan president-elect Syerud has brain cancer, steps down

The Detroit News (Apr. 15)


University of Michigan's new president Kent Syverud has brain cancer

Detroit Free Press (Apr. 15)


University of Michigan president-elect steps down after cancer diagnosis

Crain’s Detroit Business (Apr. 15)


Health Sciences administrator announces retirement at OU

The Oakland Press (Apr. 15)


Kent Syverud no longer next University of Michigan president, diagnosed with brain cancer

MLive (Apr. 15)


U. of Michigan’s Incoming President Has Brain Cancer and Won’t Take Office [MSU]

The Chronicle of Higher Education (Apr. 15)


What’s next in the search for a new U-M president?

Bridge (Apr. 15)


Interim tag removed from University of Michigan president after Syverud steps away [UM-D]

MLive (Apr. 16)


What’s next as UM seeks a new president yet again

Crain’s Detroit Business (Apr. 16)


Philanthropic Support

Ferris State raises $500,000 during ‘One Day for Dawgs’ fundraising event

MLive (Apr. 10)


College of Aviation receives professorship endowment from Duncan Aviation [WMU]

Western Herald (Apr. 11)


Program Delivery

EMU Parsons Center to hold immersive summer classes for students

The Eastern Echo (Apr. 10)


Guitarist Napoleon brought New York experiences to MSU jazz program [UM]

Lansing State Journal (Apr. 15)


Recognitions & Awards

University of Michigan again makes Forbes ‘New Ivy’ list

MLive (Apr. 11)


4 University of Michigan scholars awarded Guggenheim Fellowships

MLive (Apr. 16)


Student Success

315 MSU students honored for perfect GPA

WZZM TV (Apr. 13)


University of Michigan to award millionth degree at spring commencement [UM-D, UM-F]

MLive (Apr. 13)


Tuition

Michigan State University housing, dining costs hiked more than a year ago

The Detroit News (Apr. 1)


Michigan State University trustees approve 5% increase on housing and dining rates

WWJ TV (Apr. 11)

Commentaries

Why your campus needs to fill this new post [CMU] by Central Michigan University President Neil MacKinnon

University Business (Apr. 13)

The Dean's List

The Lighter Side of the News

Ferris State University mascot Brutus joins National Bobblehead Hall of Fame

WWTV TV (Apr. 14)